Human orientation
High rating: noble and devoted to the family, wary of strangers. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Peruvian hairless dog
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History of the Peruvian hairless dog breed
Origin: Peru
The origin is unknown: the breed is sometimes associated with Chinese immigrants to Peru, then with African nomads or migrations from Asia through Beringia. Hairless dogs are depicted on pre-infantry pottery around 300 BC. - 1400 AD e. (Vikus, Mochika, Chankai, Chimu cultures). According to tradition, copper-colored hairless puppies were considered sacred, they were protected by the chief and raised in palaces as "the child of the Sun god." In cold regions, dogs warmed beds and, according to belief, alleviated rheumatism: "a living heater."
The Peruvian hairless dog is an ancient breed in three sizes: small (25-40 cm), medium (40-50 cm) and large (50-65 cm), hairless or with short smooth hair. Noble, devoted to his family, a watchful watchman, wary of strangers. Needs skin care, protection from cold and sun.
SizeMala
OriginPeru
Life is nearby
Suitable for an apartment: easy to keep clean. Loves warmth and people, needs protection from the cold, especially small dogs, and from the sun.
Walks
About 20 minutes of activity every day is enough: walks and games. In winter, clothes are mandatory.
Training
Can be timid at first and need time to trust new people and places. You should approach slowly, without sudden movements. Classes are soft, with a reward. Aggression and excessive timidity in the breed are undesirable.
Care
A hairless dog is easy to keep clean: it is washed with a sponge, and from time to time the skin is washed so that the pores are not clogged. Children's cleaners and lotions without lanolin are used. Some dogs are prone to blackheads or comedones, dry skin is moisturized, olive, vegetable or coconut oil is suitable for many. The edges of the ears can dry out and crack. Light-colored dogs need protection from the sun.
Children
Devoted to family, but can be distrustful of strangers. Contacts with children are supervised.
Other animals
Generally gets along with other animals during socialization.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: timid at first, needs time.
Zooaggression
Average score: needs socialization.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
High score: wool is minimal, but the skin needs regular care.
Health
Breed screening
Breed Screening: The hairless gene is associated with an incomplete set of teeth, with many dogs missing parts of their molars and premolars. Ask the breeder for documented results of examinations and information about the teeth.
Locomotor apparatus
Locomotor system: for the "Peruvian Hairless Dog" breed, the load is selected according to age and condition. Limping, pain or reluctance to move is a reason to consult a veterinarian.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart are checked during routine examinations. The breed is very sensitive to toxins: due to the small amount of fat, insecticides are absorbed quickly and can damage the nervous and digestive systems, so antiparasitic agents are selected only with a veterinarian.
Photo of the breed
