Aztec merchant feasts could have 80–100 turkeys and 20–40 dogs served as food. [7] When these two meats were served in the same dish, the dog meat was at the bottom of the dish, …

Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to...

Mar 3, 2025 · The breed’s full name, Xoloitzcuintli, derives from the name of the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, as well as “itzcuintli,” the Aztec word for dog. They are also referred to as...

Jan 5, 2020 · The Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient breed that traces its roots back to the time of the Aztecs, making the breed at least 3,500 years old. According to the Xoloitzcuintli Club of …

Jun 6, 2024 · 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 …

May 13, 2024 · The Xoloitzcuintli has long been associated with death in Aztec Society, most recently depicted in the Pixar movie "Coco." Here's the Xolo's breed history.

Mar 21, 2024 · The very name of the canine developed from the Aztec god Xolotl and their word for ‘dog’- Itzcuintli. They were also called doctor dogs, because the heat of their hairless body …

One of the most rare and unique dog breeds in the world, the Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo (“sho-lo”) for short, has been around for a very long time. Also known as the “Mexican hairless dog,” these …

The dog we now know as the Xoloitzcuintli takes their name from the Aztec deity Xolotl, the god of fire and the escort of the dead to the underworld, and “itzcuintli,” the Aztec word for dog.

Mar 24, 2025 · The term “Aztec dogs” primarily refers to the Xoloitzcuintli, also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog. This breed is deeply intertwined with the history and mythology of not …