Hairless Dog Breeds and How to Care for Them

5. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli or Xolo is a breed native to Mexico for over 3000 years. The Aztecs considered them sacred and believed that the dogs helped guide their master’s souls through the underworld. This was recently alluded to in Disney’s film Coco where the Mexican Hairless dog Dante helps Miguel while he is in the Land of the Dead. They are usually loyal and calm, though wary of strangers and often become frustrated or distressed when left alone for long periods at a time. There is a coated variety of the breed with a short coat of hair, and they come miniature, toy and standard sizes.