Going Xolo HAPPINESS CAN BE HAIRLESS
BY CRISSY FROYD D ogs have been well-known through- out history as one of the best furry friends a man can have—but not all of them are furry. Meet the Xoloitzcuintli, which has a coated variety but is largely a hairless breed. The Xolo is a unique breed that attracts a broad range of people, including current Italian Greyhound and Xolo breeder Kayla Wise. Interestingly enough, Kayla and her family started off in an entirely different breed. “My parents have been breeding dogs since I was little,” Kayla shares. “At first we had ABCA
Border Collies, but my Mom wanted a lap dog.” After that, the family got heavily into the world of both Italian Grey- hounds and AKC dog shows. It was during that time that one interesting breed at the AKC shows stood out and caught their attention—the Xolo. The breed is truly one-of-a-kind with a distinctive look, thought of by the Aztecs to guard them in life and guide them through the afterlife while protecting them from evil spirits.
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