Peruvian Inca Orchid Information | |
Name | Peruvian Inca Orchid |
Other names | Perro Sin Pelo del Perú, Inca Hairless Dog, Viringo, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Dielmatian |
Origin | Peru |
Size Type | Medium dog breeds |
Breed Group | Hound dog breeds (AKC) Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC) |
Life span | 11 - 12 years |
Temperament | Affectionate, Lively, Intelligent, Noble, Protective, Alert |
Height | Small 25 – 40 cm (10 – 16 inches) Medium 40 – 50 cm (16 – 20 inches) Large 50 – 65 cm (20 – 26 inches) |
Weight | Small 4 – 8 kg (9 – 18 lbs) Medium 8 – 12 kg (18 – 26 lbs) Large 12 – 25 kg (26 – 55 lbs) |
Colors | Black, Brown, Grey, White, Pink, Tan |
Overview |
Peru hairless dog called Inca hairless, smaller size, except for a little hair head, paws and a tail on the outside, other places almost no hair, skin and an elephant skin similar. Its teeth are long, have a variety of skin colors, the most common are black, pink and white. Its muscles are strong, a pair of large ears and alert, tail arched upward, it's quite funny and lovely, more people are unbelievable, the skin feels will feel hot, but it is always kept trembling, looks very cool, these characteristics in Peru, more make no dogs out of the ordinary, lovable. |
Body type |
Size and sight hounds Peru hairless dogs of similar, are available in three sizes: small, medium, large. Small weight 4~8 kg, is the first bed ideal "water bag"; while the medium weight 8~12 kg between large weight 12~25 kilograms. |
Temperament |
The breed is lively and alert; and when mature they are calm and quiet. Intelligent, independent thinkers, they make excellent guard and watchdogs, as they are wary of strangers but devoted to their owners. |
Source: www.dogbreedslist.info