Before the Spanish arrived in Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintle or Xoloitzcuintli was considered a sacred dog. According to Nahuatl cosmology, it represented the god Xólotl, the deity of darkness ...

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 ...