Welcome to the Peruvian Hairless Dog Breed Archive, a place for Peruvian Hairless Dog lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts.
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Country of origin: Peru Breed group: Spitz and primitive types - Group 5 (FCI); Miscellaneous Class (AKC)
Facts
Size: small, medium or large Coat: hairless or coated Colour: various colours Life expectancy: 10-13 years
Characteristics
Noble, affectionate and intelligent with coursing and hunting skills, expressly loyal at home but wary of strangers. The hairless varieties must be protected from sunlight.
A breed with many names
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is called "Perro sin Pelo del Perú" in its country of origin. Other names include: Viringo, Dielmation or Peruvian Inca Orchid.
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