Dante from Coco is based on the Xoloitzcuintli, commonly called the Xolo. This Mexican breed is known for being hairless (though there are coated varieties), and Dante’s portrayal aligns with the Xolo’s role as a symbolic guide in Mexican lore. Key points about Dante’s breed:

• Breed: Xoloitzcuintli (Xolo for short).

• National dog of Mexico; ancient lineage with roots in Aztec culture.

• Distinguishing features: hairless variety is the iconic appearance, though the breed also comes in coated forms; known for wrinkled skin and large ears in the hairless type.

• In Coco, Dante serves as Miguel’s loyal companion and guide on the journey to the Land of the Dead, reflecting the breed’s folklore as a spirit-guide dog.

If you’d like, I can pull up a few reliable sources for deeper reading or compare Dante to other fictional dogs depicted as guides.