Dante: the only copy of xoloitzcuintle that collaborates with the federal police

Dante: the only copy of xoloitzcuintle that collaborates with the federal police (Video: PF)

The Federal Police has a Canine unit of the Federal Forces Division with 166 trained dogs detect narcotics, weapons and explosives, and the protection and search of persons; among them, the presence of Dante, a copy of xoloitzcuintle, endemic species of Mexico.

This type of dog is characterized by its lack of fur and nobility towards humans. C & # 39; the only one of its kind in the canine group of federal security, who also has other hairy of other races among his ranks German, Belgian and Dutch Shepherd, as well as Labrador and Golden Retriever.

Dante It was offered by Federación Canófila Mexicana A.C. to the Federal Police in 2017, since its integration into the canine unit of the Federal Forces Division This dog was mainly dedicated to obedience and accompaniment activities, very different from his fellow field officers badigned to difficult tasks.

His name was chosen through a social media vote, in which users chose to call him Dante.

This week the 30th anniversary of the canine unit of the federal forces division was celebrated, whose members will soon be integrated into the National Guard.

"Their work, loyalty and camaraderie are key elements in the fight against crime.", wrote the federal police on his Twitter account to congratulate this company.

These 166 dogs They participated in various actions of detection, protection and search of various drugs or objects such as weapons and paper money. The federal agency pointed out that dogs have also collaborated in rescuing collapsed people in structures devastated by natural disasters like Haiti and Guatemala, as well as after the earthquakes in Oaxaca and Mexico City in 2017 .

This is the canine unit of the Federal Forces Division in Mexico (Video: Federal Police)

Why are xoloitzcuintles special?

Xoloitzcuintles are a breed of dog that appeared more than 3,000 years ago in the country. and has a close relationship with the Mexica culture, where it was believed that These copies helped the souls of the deceased to enter Mictlán or the underground world.

It's thanks to this belief that in Disney and Pixar movies "Coco", a specimen of this species played a key role accompany Miguel, main character, in his journey through the land of the dead in search of the origins of his family and his hatred for music. In the history of the cartoon, the xoloitzcuintle also calls Dante.

This canine breed without fur It was declared in 2016 by Miguel Ángel Mancera, then head of government, as cultural heritage and symbol of the city of Mexico.