Archive for the ‘Research and Inspiration’ Category

Watercolor sketch of…

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

…friends walking with a Xolo by Bill Kent.

Newly published, this book…

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

…includes a Xolo as one of its main characters.  The Title is: El Hijo del Santo y Xico en el inframundo.  It is being published in several languages.  The text and illustrations are by Maria Cristina Pineda Antunez and Lydia Gabriela Olivarez Celis, 2009.  ISBN: 978-607-11-0283-6.

Another lovely painting by…

Monday, December 21st, 2009

…Humberto Bautista of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Recent work by Edgar Aguilar,…

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

…one of our favorite “xolo” artists, can be viewed at this link:  click on the link and enjoy!!!  Edgar is the owner of a beautiful standard hairless male Xoloitzcuintle.

Photos of recent work by Edgar Aguilar of Mexico City.

For people interested in Edgar’s artwork, he can be contacted at:  edgarkoi@gmail.com

Eye candy for Xolo lovers, an Aztec design.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

This is a design in wool by Teresa Vila of Colorado.  She donated many incredibly beautiful creations to the auction that was held at the XCUSA specialty and this is one of several that I brought home with me.  What a treasure it is.  Teresa works in several different mediums including pottery, leather, glass and wool.  Teresa owns two standard Xoloitzcuintle and has titled them in companion sports.

Dia De los Muertos is celebrated in many countries…

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

…but who would ever think to go to Belgium for a special Xolo celebration of this beautiful holiday?  In the town of Ostend, Belgium you will find a lovely little resto named SASSY’S where the owner has made an altar to honor her Xolo, Fidel.  Special Dia de los Muertos bread, marzipan and decorations appropriate to the event are there for everyone to enjoy……THANK YOU, Saskia for sharing this with us, in memory of Fidel. What a beautiful tribute to a great XOLOITZCUINTLE.

The Parade of Alebrijas was recently held…

Friday, October 30th, 2009

…in Mexico City.  The Mexican artesanias excel in the creative arts.  This alebrija is enormous and it was created by an artist named Gabriel Vargas, who also is a Xolo owner.  The work is entitled The Two Headed Xoloitzcuintle.

Diego Rivera with his dachshunds…

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

…A beautiful photo of a man with his dogs.

Photographer:  Fritz Henle • Diego Rivera tomando la siesta en su jardin. 1943 • Diego Rivera having a siesta in his garden, 1943.       MEXICO Through Foreign Eyes, Carole Naggar and Fred Ritchin

Elote is a birthday boy,…..

Monday, August 10th, 2009

…three years old!!!  Elote belongs to one of our famous Xolo artists, Brenda Barnum of Chicago.

Sergio Peraza is a very famous sculptor in Mexico…

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

…who loves the Xolos.     Sergio Peraza

Enjoy this video of a great artist.

…and he sends us yet another!!!   Sergio Peraza 2

2010 Arte Maya Calendar….

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

…is now available at this link:

Arte Maya Calendar for 2010

A new painting entitled “Namina” by Joe Patalano.

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

New photos of Mesquite !

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009


Mesquite lives in Beautiful British Columbia with his co-owner, Debbie Cornell-Charneski, a professional handler. Mesquite, born Aug 8, 2008, is sired by Mexican Champion Allende out of the Multi-Champion Techutli.
Quito, as he is fondly referred to, has the excellent blend of the elegant substance required of a standard Xolo. His almond shaped amber eyes are set into a correctly proportioned head which is set onto an elegantly arched neck. His ears are well set, shaped and compliment his head. With proper height to body length ratio, level topline, slightly sloping croup and correctly set and carried tail, he is a lovely example of the breed.


Sahara………

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

is a beautiful coated Xoloitzcuintle.  She lives in a wonderful Xolo home.  She is learning to do agility and she loves it. She is dreaming of the day when she can compete in agility trials with all of her Xolo friends.

Please go to this link to see her in her agility class.

sahara in her agility class

A sweet little xolo……

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

photo by Jose Kuri of Mexico, D. F., Mexico