One of the most rare and beautiful dog breeds in the world, the Xoloitzcuintli, is known for being intelligent, even-tempered and playful. They are also known for being very fast learners, and in the ...

Curious about Xoloitzcuintli Mexican hairless dogs? Here's everything you need about this ancient dog breed, which you may know as Dante in Coco.

The xoloitzcuintli, or xolo, or Mexican hairless, is stealing the spotlight at the Westminster Kennel Club Show.

Still, multiple Xolo owners swear their dogs' ability to soothe and comfort goes beyond just heat. "They seem to be more alert and more keen," says Pattie Gerrie, who lives in San Francisco.

There aren't many hairless dog breeds in the world, and it didn't take long for the dog's rescuers to figure out that he's part Xoloitzcuintli.

Dante, who was named after the Xolo spirit guide from the Disney movie Coco, already helped the dog's spirit cross over, and now it's time for him to watch over the loving dog's parents, too.

In Chicago, Xolo dogs can be found in some homes in Little Village, Albany Park, and Cicero. In 2016, the Xoloitzcuintle was officially recognized as part of the cultural heritage in Mexico City.

As the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show gets under way Monday, the humble, homely Mexican Xolo will be making a cameo as the latest addition to the American Kennel Club's list of 170 ...

Owners of Xoloitzcuintles tout the iconic hairless dog breed's loyalty and sacred role in Indigenous Mexican history.

Rover explains, "Archaeologists have discovered clay and ceramic statues of dogs nearly identical to the current-day Xolo in tombs of the Mayan, Colima and Aztec Indians.