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Category: Spontaneous Moments

 

Photo and caption by Patricia Vera

Can you tell which one is the real dog and which one is the statue? These hairless dogs from Mexico are very rare and were considered sacred by the Aztecs since they believed they helped their masters' souls travel safely through the underworld.

Location: Mexico City

 

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