Description: Very much like the sight hounds the Peruvian Inca Orchid loves to run. They are elegant and slim dogs, whose aspect expresses speed, strength and harmony without ever appearing coarse. The Peruvian Inca Orchid was bred as a bed warmer breed by the early Indians in Peru, they were often kept in the same room as their orchids where the humidity helped to preserve their silky smooth skin. Although their temperatures are the same as other breeds, the lack of hair makes them feel warmer to the touch -- perhaps giving rise to the phrase 'three dog night' as a term for cold evenings. The Peruvian Inca Orchid is an extremely devoted to their family, they can be very wary of strangers. They are clowns who love to entertain and spend time with their families.

Other Names: Perro sin Pelo del Peru, Moonflower Dog, Perro Flora, Chien nu du Pérou, Peruanischer Nackthund, Peruvian Hairless Dog, Perunkarvatonkoira, Peruu Inca Orhideekoer, Inkade Orhideekoer, and Peruaanse Haarloze Hond

Height: There are 3 size classes: Small, 10"-16", Medium 16"-20", Large 20"-28" at the withers, females slightly smaller than males
Weight: There are 3 weight classes: Small, 9-18 pounds; Medium, 18-26 pounds, and Large, 26-55 pounds

Colors: Solid colors, or heavy skin spotting of all color combinations on a pink or white background
Coat: Hairless or coated. Coated variety hair ranges from Doberman length to almost as long as a Collie's

Temperament: The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a very soft tempered dog, They are quiet and easy to live with, reserved with strangers until they can evaluate the situation
With Children:Delicate dogs, do not do well with rough play.
With Pets: The Peruvian Inca Orchid is not an aggressive dog and can play with same sex playmates as well as smaller or larger dogs. Great with cats if socialized early

Watch-dog:
Guard-dog: Low

Care and Exercise: Skin care is a must for the hairless variety, once weekly bathing will keep their skin soft and supple.
Training: Because of their sensitive nature, corrections are not required very often. It is very important to begin socialization as puppies
Learning Rate: Their intelligence level is a constant source of delight to those who appreciate intelligence in animals.

Activity:
Living Environment: They are flea-less and odorless making them the perfect indoor dog. Their yards must be secure to ensure that a bunny or squirrel cannot entice them to chase.

Health Issues: Because of their naked condition these dogs sunburn easily and get cold quickly. The hairless variety lack premolars and may be toothless at maturity

Life Span: 12 years
Litter Size: eru

Country of Origin: Peru
History: It was believed the Peruvian Inca Orchid dogs -- officially Perro sin Pelo del Peru -- were crossed with the sight hounds brought by the Conquistadors to produce the modern breed. However, since statues, drawings and other artifacts dating before Pizzaro's time document hairless dogs very similar to what is seen today, it is more likely the breed descended from the hairless dog of Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintli. Historians say Peruvian Hairless were brought to the Americas 2,000 to 3,000 years ago during the migration from Asia across the Bering Strait. Many theories abound to the origin of the Peruvian Inca Orchid, but they are believed to have been around since A.D. 750 when they appeared in the settlements of the Moche people of Peru.

Class: Southern
Registries: AKC, PKC (Peruvian Kennel Club), FCI, UKC, FCI

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