The Xoloitzcuintle (or Mexican naked dog) has existed for at least 3,000 years. These dogs, also loved by the artist Frida Kahlo, are hairless, therefore more delicate.
It is the Xoloitzcuintle, also known as the “Mexican nude dog”, the oldest breed of dogs in the world. It has been existed for at least 3,000 years, longevity testified by various archaeological finds, including elegant ceramic sculptures.
A companion for the afterlife. The name of this ancient canine breed revered by the Aztecs is literally for “Xolotl’s dog”, guiding spirit that was believed to help the souls of the deceased to reach the afterlifeand it is precisely so that they could support and guide them even after the death that these trusted companions were buried together with the masters.
Primitive elegance. In addition to this halo of mysticism, the Xoloitzcuintle has unique characteristics: it has a slender and agile body, it can be totally glabrous or present a slight hair in a variety of colors ranging from black to copper. Originally raised for its strong but sensitive temperament, it has maintained its primitive qualities intact, like hunting instinct And a marked curiosity, and is now appreciated for the sociable character.
