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Adopting a Xoloitzcuintli

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Xoloitzcuintli - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Xoloitzcuintli at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt an Xoloitzcuintli is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Xoloitzcuintli from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $4,000.

The easiest way to adopt an Xoloitzcuintli is through a rescue that specializes in the breed. A great place to start is by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Xoloitzcuintli dogs in your area.

Xoloitzcuintli fun facts

Fun Facts:

Pixar's Coco features a Mexican Hairless dog character named Dante because in Aztec folklore, the Xolo would accompany their owners on their journey to the afterlife.

The Xoloitzcuintli is the official dog of Mexico.

Xoloitzcuintli means "dog of Xolo (the god of the Underworld)." Here is how to pronounce the Aztec name for this breed: zoh-loh-eets-KWEENT-lee.

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Xoloitzcuintli Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Xoloitzcuintli types to temperament and health issues to popular Xoloitzcuintli mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.