CH Nala

AKC CH Yatzil (Arena) Mexico

Health Tests
Heart – Aug 2024
Eyes – Aug 2024
Patellas – Normal
Hips- Too young

I decided I wanted to be more serious about competitively showing a Xolo. I began to learn more about the breed standard. Sought out a mentor. I attended the 2023 National and learned what I liked and what I did not like in a potential show dog.

In December of 2023 I decided to just go for it and imported Nala from Mexico. She had many of the same dogs in her pedigree that Tolo had. I was specifically looking for the same beauty and temperament that endeared him to all of our family and friends. I had been following Nala’s breeder on social media for a couple years and had dreamed of getting a dog from her.

Nala came to the USA at 8 weeks of age in January of 2024. By 7 months of age, she has earned 12 of her 15 required AKC Points towards her Championship including one major.

Nala is a natural and we have gotten many compliments about her. Best of all, she is very social and warms up to new people quickly. That is not characteristic of the breed as a whole, but a quality we prefer. Her sire is also said to be a very friendly Xolo.

Her first show weekend out she received an owner Group 4th at only 6 months of age. She continued the year doing well and maturing in herself as we progressed. We both grew a lot in 2024. I have never shown my own dog this much myself before. All of her points but one 3 point major was acquired as Owner Handled. Nala is not always easy to show and gets bored in the ring. Especially the group rings, but she has caused me to grow so much and has forced me out of my comfort zones continually. I am very proud to have her and she is one of my heart dogs.

Wow! This girl just keeps surprising us! On Sept 21st, 2024 at the Xoloitzcuintli of America National dog show Nala took Reserve WB. The entry was big enough it awarded her the last major win she needed and last required points for her AKC Championship at only 10 months old!

The following weekend she went on to go Best of Breed both days receiving a 4pt and 5pt major towards her Grand Championship. We also were awarded a NOSH Non-Sporting Group 1. She had the opportunity to do a FastCat fun run and she LOVED it, so that is another title we plan to pursue with her in the future.

At our last show of 2024 Nala rocked it… securing all of her requirements and ending our show season only 2 points shy of acquiring her AKC Grand Championship! What a year!!!

Nala has the best temperament. Truly a wonderful example of the breed. We look forward to more adventures together.