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 ...

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 ...

Essential care tips for the Xoloitzcuintli, covering training, exercise needs, and health considerations to ensure a healthy companion.

The Xoloitzcuintli dog breed — sometimes called the Mexican Hairless or just Xolo — may well have descended from the first dogs to set paw on the North American continent. In their native Mexico and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

2,000 pristine physical specimens are descending upon Manhattan as we speak, there to primp and preen and strut their stuff for an audience of some of the world's most discerning taste-makers. But ...

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 ...

Jose Barrera enjoys pretty things. A jewelry designer to the stars, his gold-plated breastplate is what Beyonce wore for her "I Am ... Sasha Fierce" album. These days, he's showing off another ...