Xoloitzcuintli dogs are a playful breed with a fascinating history. An ancient breed with the name of an Aztec god, Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced show-low-itz-queentli), is sometimes called a Xolo ...

With its unique look and rich cultural background, the Xolo is more than just a pet; it is a living piece of history. This article explores the amazing world of the Xoloitzcuintli, looking at its ...

To the ancient Aztec and Maya, man's best friend was also a hairless, ugly-cute healer, occasional food source, and, most importantly, guide to the Underworld. Sometimes known as the Mexican Hairless ...

It's that time of year — where hair dryers, treadmills and lush hotel rooms aren't reserved for us Homo sapiens, but for our canine best friends. The 136th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is ...

Getting a new Xoloitzcuintli puppy is both an exciting and stressful time. You can expect to have chewed shoes, torn pillows, and broken valuables, and you should probably get a rug scrubber for all ...

Choosing to add a furry friend to your growing household is a long-term commitment, and picking a breed that fits your lifestyle presents the key to a happy home. With over 160 American Kennel ...

With its other-worldly looks,the Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolos for short, also known as the Mexican Hairless, has always had street cred. Now, it is getting salon cred. The national dog of Mexico, whose ...

With all the dog celebrities at the Westminster Dog Show (think Martha Stewart’s Chow Chow), there is one dog getting rock star status this year: the Xolo. The xoloitzcuintli, one of six new breeds ...

The nearly two-year-old Georgio Armani won the prize for best of breed of the Xoloitzcuintlis at the first day of the Westminster Dog Show. The Xoloitzcuintli is one of six newly recognized breeds ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The American Kennel Club has announced that three new dog breeds -- the ...

Museum folklorist Cynthia Vid­aurri presents a talk on the xoloitzcuintli, commonly referred to as the Mexican hairless, an ancient dog breed that is deeply engrained in the culture and cosmologies of ...