Peruvian Hairless Dog From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to:navigation, search Peruvian Hairless Dog none Other names Perro Sin Pelo del Perú Inca Hairless Dog Dielmation Viringo Peruvian Inca Orchid Country of origin Peru [hide]Traits [show]Classification and standards FCI Group 5 Section 6 #310 standard AKC Hound (FSS)le [? standard] The AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) is an optional recording service for purebred dogs that are not yet eligible for AKC registration. UKC Sighthounds & Pariahs standard Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a breed of dog with its origins in Peruvian pre-Inca cultures. It is one of several breeds of hairless dog. It is not to be confused with the Xoloitzcuintli. Contents [hide] 1 Description 1.1 Appearance 2 Temperament 3 Care 4 Genetics and health 5 History 6 Miscellaneous 7 See also 8 References 9 External links [edit] Description [edit] Appearance Posing a Peruvian Hairless DogAccording to the FCI breed standard, the most important aspect of its appearance is its hairlessness. The dog may have short hair on top of its head, on its feet, and on the tip of its tail. In Peru, breeders tend to prefer completely hairless dogs. The full-coated variety is disqualified from conformation showing. The color of skin can be chocolate-brown, elephant grey, copper, or mottled. They can be totally one color or one color with tongue pink spots. Albinism is not allowed. The eye color is linked to the skin color. It is always brown, but dogs with light colors can have clearer eyes than darker-skinned dogs. Peruvian Hairless Dogs vary in size : Small (or pequeño) 25 - 40 cm (10 - 16 inches) Medium (or medio) 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 inches) Large (or grande) 50 - 65 cm (20 - 26 inches) Weight is also varied according to size : Small 4 - 8 kg (9 - 18 lbs) Medium 8 - 12 kg (18 - 26 lbs) Large 12 - 25 kg (26 - 55 lbs) The dogs should be slim and elegant, with the impression of force and harmony, without being coarse. The ears should be candle-flame shaped and erect with the possibility to lay flat. Proportions of height (at withers) to length (withers to base of tail) are 1:1. [edit] Temperament Inca Hairless Dog - Lima, PeruPeruvian Hairless dogs are affectionate with family but wary of strangers. They are typically lively, alert and friendly with other dogs but can be protective as well. They are agile and fast. These dogs do not like to be alone, but when trained, can do well. These dogs are intolerant of extreme temperatures. They generally require an owner that understands dog language and are not recommended for beginners. [edit] Care Hairless dog - Trujillo, PeruThe lack of hair leads to a reputation for being clean, for being easy to wash with a sponge, and for a natural lack of fleas or other parasites. Despite this, the dog needs care, but in another way. The skin should be washed from time to time to remove dirt and prevent clogging of pores. Baby cleaners are a good choice provided that they do not contain lanolin. Some dogs are prone to have acne or at least blackheads. The skin sometimes becomes too dry and can then be treated with moisturizing cream. Again, baby lotion without lanolin is a good product choice to soften and moisturize cleansed skin. Protection against sunlight is necessary on lightly coloured/white dogs. On them sun-block might need to be used to prevent sunburn. Protection against cold is necessary when the dog is not able to move around at its own speed under adverse weather conditions. [1] Sensitivity to cold may vary from dog to dog. Smaller dogs seem to be more sensitive to the cold than their larger counterparts. The rims of the ears sometimes need special attention as they can become dry and cracked.[2]. [edit] Genetics and health Peruvian Hairless Dog, USAThe genes that cause hairlessness also result in the breed often having fewer teeth than other breeds, mostly lacking molars and premolars. Some are born with more dentition than others. One theory is that the hairlessness trait is recessive-lethal, which means that homozygotic hairlessness doesn\\\'t exist. This results in an average birthrate of 2:1, hairless : coated. According to Hans Räber \\\