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Hairless and coated half
Xoloitzcuintles without and with hair.

The Xoloitzcuintle, or Xolo, also known as the Mexican hairless dog, is a breed of dog from Mexico. Most have no hair but some are born with hair (coated). The Xolo also has wrinkled skin. It is found in three sizes: toy, miniature, and standard. Its name is from the Nahuatl language, where it is called xōlōitzcuintli (singular) and xōlōitzcuintin (plural). The name comes from the god Xolotl and itzcuīntli, meaning dog in Nahuatl.

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  • Xoloitzcuintle (21058489659)

    Colima dog

  • Diego Rivera with a xoloitzcuintle dog in the Blue House, Coyoacan - Google Art Project

    Artist Diego Rivera with a Xoloitzquintle at the Casa Azul

  • Xoloitzcuintli - GCH Bayshore Georgio Armani 09 (16397731930)

    Giorgio Armani, the first Xoloitzcuintle to be named best of its breed at the Westminster Dog Show. He has achieved four Bests in Show and 27 Group Firsts since joining the American Kennel Club's Non-Sporting Group in January 2011.

  • Xolobebe

    A newborn Xoloitzcuintle

  • Youngtoyxolo

    A Toy Xoloitzcuintle

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