Which dog breeds are good for hot dry weather? (Arizona like)

[Barnabas]

Are there some dog breeds which are better adapted for hot desert climate, in the same way that Siberian Huskys are better adapted to cold sub artic weather?

[DaShi]

Chihuahua?

[Al B. Sure!]

Yes. Obviously those domesticated in hot climate areas like the Middle East are hot climate dogs. Pariah dogs are for hot climates. That includes Basenjis (African), Salukis (Arabian), etc.

[Guynemer]

I was just going to suggest basenjis.

I had a basenji mix when I still lived in Ann Arbor; great dog.

[Barnabas]

Thanks for the recommendations Albie Those 2 dogs look like dogs, Chihuahuas are tiny monsters

[Guynemer]

Most purebred basenjis can not bark; their larynx is shaped so that they do not make that noise. They do make an odd, miniature-Chewbacca yodel-like noise, so they aren't exactly silent.

[Barnabas]

Are these basenjis?

[Elok]

Pharaoh and Ibizan hounds would also work, but I don't know about their temperament or availability.

EDIT: Wiki says it's almost impossible to find a Pharaoh Hound outside of Malta, so, uh, scratch that.

[regexcellent]

Rhodesian Ridgebacks should do well. Plus they can fight lions.

[Dinner]

Any short haired breed would work.

[SlowwHand]

Not a short-hair, but for my money, the dog I would have is a Border Collie. I think it would be OK. Smart enough to find comparative cool.

[Guynemer]

Are these basenjis?

Yup.

[Egbert]

Dingo.

Should do well in arid climate but may have a tendency to eat sheep and calves which may not endear you to the neighbours.

[SlowwHand]

From what I understand, dingos eat babies.

[Dinner]

Dingo.

Should do well in arid climate but may have a tendency to eat sheep and calves which may not endear you to the neighbours.

Especially when it eats their baby.

Edit: Damn, beat by the distinguished gentleman from Texas.