Xoloitzcuintli

About the Xoloitzcuintli

The national dog of Mexico, an ancient hairless breed associated with Xolotl, the Aztec god of lightning and death. It was believed to guide souls to the underworld. It comes in three sizes, toy, miniature, and standard, and in hairless and coated varieties. A Xolo named Dante is the canine star of the Pixar film Coco. Calm and loyal, it is a devoted companion and watchdog.