Mexican Hairless Breed Info

The Xoloitzcuintle (pronounced show-low-it-squint-lee)

is better known as the Mexican Hairless in the UK, it is

an ancient breed of dog believed to date back over

3500 years.

Their former masters include the Toltecs, the Aztecs, the

Mayans, and the Colima Indians. The breed's name is a

combination of two Aztec words. "Xolotl" was one of the

Aztec gods and "itzcuintle" means dog.

They were used for many purposes, including food,

medicine, bed warmers and companionship.

The Aztec people believed the Mexican Hairless would

lead them to their “Land of the Dead”, therefore they were

sacrificed and buried alongside their Master to act as a

guide.

There are three sizes of Mexican Hairless – Miniature,

Intermediate and Standard, each size also has a Coated

variety.

Mexican Hairless are in the Utility Group and can now be

Shown in Import Register Classes from 1st January 2007.

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