Monday 16 October 2023

Xoloitzcuintli

 A family of Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolos for short.

They are regarded as one of the oldest dog breeds. Xolos share genetics traits with with their pre-Columbian ancestors, making them one of the closest living relatives to ancient canines that roamed the earth thousands of years ago. The earliest accounts of Xolo dogs date back more than 4000 years.

Ancient Mesoamerican cultures like the Aztecs and Maya treasured them for their spiritual importance because they thought they could fend off bad spirits and bring good fortune.




No comments:

Post a Comment