Calupoh

The Calupoh is a canine breed native to Mexico, a hybrid of dog and wolf. It was developed in the 1990s in a cultural heritage project intended to recreate the ancient Mexican wolfdogs mentioned in pre-Columbian texts and depicted in Mayan and Aztec artwork.^[1] In September 1999 it was recognized as a breed by the Federación Canófila Mexicana, the kennel club of Mexico, bringing the number of Mexican breeds to three – the others are the Chihuahua and the Xoloitzcuintle.^[2]

Calupoh
Calupoh, frontal view
Other names	Mexican Wolf-dog Perro lobo mexicano Mexican Black Wolfdog Lupo negro
Origin	Mexico
Traits Height Males 62–75 cm (24–30 in)[1] Females 58–70 cm (23–28 in)[1] Color Black (desirable)[1]
Kennel club standards Federación Canofila Mexicana standard
Dog (domestic dog)

Despite being a breed with pre-Hispanic inspiration, the Calupoh is a mix of Mexican wolf with Siberian Husky and German Shepherd, the latter specimens non-existent in pre-Hispanic Mexico. They are specimens with relatively recent genetics, since their genetic stability is not yet fully defined. With an irregularly early certification endorsed by the Federación Canófila Mexicana (Mexican Kennel Federation), its participation in competitions has been endorsed by breeding organization Criadero Caliente, under the initiative of Mexican politician Jorge Hank Rhon.^[3]