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>techchi
>An extinct breed of small, muted dog, the Techichi was the precursor to the modern Chihuahua.
The Aztecs and Toltecs bred the Techichi for food, as well as for ceremonial purposes, believing they could guide their owners' souls after death.
When Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century, they also consumed Techichis when other food sources were scarce.
> Xoloitzcuintli
Also known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, the Xoloitzcuintli is a hairless breed that was valued by the Aztecs and Mayans as a companion, spiritual guide, and occasional food source.
These dogs were considered a delicacy and eaten during certain ceremonies and feasts.
They were often sacrificed and buried with their owners to help guide their souls through the underworld.
The Xoloitzcuintli almost went extinct after the Spanish conquest, as conquistadors developed a taste for them and hunted them for food.
>Maya dogs
The ancient Maya raised and fattened dogs, often castrating them and feeding them maize before slaughter.
Archaeological evidence indicates that dogs were a substantial, though not primary, part of the Maya diet during the Preclassic period.
People in coastal regions placed more importance on dogs as a food resource because of their reliability compared to hunted animals.