Breeds / Large
Calupoh puppies
Balanced, alert and sociable with their own household, the Calupoh is a Mexican breed recreated to resemble the wolf dogs of pre Hispanic art. They are athletic, intelligent and need a lot of daily activity.
The facts
- Size class Large
- Country of origin Mexico
- Adult weight 31.8 to 45.4 kg
- Adult weight in pounds 70 to 100 lb
- Adult height 56 to 74 cm
- Energy level Moderate
- Grooming Low
- Coat type Not published
- Shedding Moderate
- Typical lifespan 11 to 12 years
- Good with children Reliably good
- Good with other dogs Reliably good
About the Calupoh
The Calupoh is a Mexican breed recreated in the late twentieth century by crossing domestic dogs with grey wolves, an effort to bring back the wolf dog that appears in pre Hispanic Mesoamerican art and burials. The result is a lean, long legged, wolfish looking animal with a short flat coat, most often black. Despite the appearance the temperament is described as balanced and sociable: attached to their household, friendly with the people they know, and workable with other dogs given proper socialisation.
They are athletic and need plenty of exercise, with daily walks, play inside secure fencing and activities such as tracking, herding or agility, and they should stay on lead in open ground. Grooming is light, a quick brush every few days and rather more when the coat drops once or twice a year, plus monthly nail trims. They are intelligent and do not tolerate boredom. The main risk is buying one for the wolf look and skipping the work the dog actually needs.
What to expect at eight weeks
At eight weeks a Calupoh puppy is sleeping around 18 to 20 hours a day, is not house trained, and cannot hold on for more than an hour or two at a stretch. A large breed puppy at eight weeks looks deceptively normal sized and will roughly double every few weeks for a while. Keep exercise short and low impact, the growth plates are wide open. Expect moderate energy, in short bursts separated by long naps. Grooming is straightforward, but start handling the coat, feet and ears in week one anyway so it is never a fight later. The socialisation window is open and closing: everything they meet calmly now, from vacuum cleaners to men in hats, is easier for the rest of their life.
Health worth knowing about
Conditions this breed is reported to be predisposed to. Predisposed does not mean inevitable, it means ask about it.
- Hip and elbow dysplasia, screened by radiographic evaluation of breeding stock
- Inherited eye disease, screened by an ophthalmologist evaluation of breeding stock
Your Calupoh puppy's first six months
- Vaccination schedule, dated for your country.
- Worming and parasite schedule.
- Feeding calculator. Set expected adult size to Large for a Calupoh.
- Adult size predictor, to check growth against the 31.8 to 45.4 kg adult range.
- Puppy names and the first week checklist.
Kit sizes: crate 48 inch (48 x 30 x 32 in, 122 x 76 x 81 cm) for an adult of up to 45.4 kg; chew toys made for large breeds. Worked out the same way as the crate size calculator. PetMD bases a crate on the dog's own measurements, not weight or breed alone, so measure once the puppy is home.
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Not veterinary advice. Breed information is general. Your own dog, and your own vet, always win.
Sources
- akc.org for adult weight and height, life expectancy, energy, grooming, shedding and the temperament ratings, coat type, country of origin and health notes
- Health notes from Calupoh breed information at https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/calupoh/. Discuss any of these with your own vet.
No published figure for coat type, so nothing is shown rather than a guess.
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