November 2009

  • Xoloitzcuintli: The OTHER Mexican Hairless

    By Lipps on 11/30/09 4:06pm
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    Xula the Xolo: photographed in Mexico City.Xula the Xolo: photographed in Mexico City.This odd looking, yet noble fellow is a Mexican Xoloitzcuintli (sho-lo its kwint-lee), a dog. These dogs are native to Mexico and are mostly hairless and have skin like a pig or elephant. This dog is medium sized and is not in any way like Mexico’s other famous hairless dog, the Chihuahua. Historically the Xolo predates European explorers and its bones have been found in archeological sites dating back at least 3,500 years.

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  • Home at Last: Dogs Welcome their Veterans

    By lisala on 11/11/09 3:24pm
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    MentalFloss, via BoingBoing has done a very very nifty thing in honor of Veteran's Day; they've compiled videos of soldiers being welcomed home by their dogs. It's both happy-making and profoundly moving. Go look at the MentalFloss page.