Pictures: 6 furry reasons to watch the Westminster dog show
Dog breed fanciers have marked their calenders for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which airs Monday and Tuesday on USA and CNBC. As if getting a peek at the country's most prestigious dog show wasn't enough reason to tune in, here are six other, very furry, reasons to watch. The show, first held in 1877, is welcoming six new breeds. Here's a peek at the freshman class.
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Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintli -- or show-low, as it is commonly called -- is the national dog of Mexico. Previously known as the Mexican Hairless, it comes in three sizes as well as a coated version, seen in the show ring only in the US and Canada. These dogs descend from hairless dogs prized by the Aztecs and revered as guardians of the dead. More than 400 years later, these dogs were still to be found in the Mexican jungles. Shaped by the environment rather than by man, their keen intelligence, trainability and natural cleanliness have made them a unique and valued pet today.
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