The Mexican hairless dog has a history as long and twisting as its traditional name: xoloitzcuintli. ➡ Subscribe: bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About Nat Geo Wild: Welcome to a place so wild, anything can happen. Nat Geo Wild is the network all about animals from National Geographic, where every story is an adventure and your imagination is allowed to run wild. Get More Nat Geo Wild: Official Site: bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: bit.ly/NGWInstagram The breed was developed in ancient Mesoamerica, where it was raised both as a companion and a food source. Xolos also played a role in the afterlife of ancient Mesoamericans, including the Maya and Aztec, as guides for souls traveling to the Underworld. Later almost eaten to extinction by European colonists, xolos received recognition as a breed in the twentieth century, and for a short time were a fashionable variety. Now they're established as the national dog of Mexico. For a pet some might find less than beautiful, that's a real triumph of the underdog. Read more in "This Hairless Mexican Dog Has a Storied, Ancient Past" news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/11/hairless-dog-mexico-xolo-xoloitzcuintli-Aztec This Ugly-Cute Hairless Dog Has a Surprising History | Nat Geo Wild youtu.be/F7oJ66knlg0 Nat Geo Wild www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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