PERUVIAN HAIRLESS DOG

Noble

Affectionate

Lively

Elegant

Slim

Two varieties

Group	📌
Size	Medium📌
Utilization	Companion dog
Appearance	An elegant and slim dog that expresses speed, strength, and harmony, with two varieties: hairless and coated.
🖍️Nicknames	Peruvian Inca Orchid PIO
Country of origin	Peru
Lifespan, years	12 - 14
Height	40 cm - 50 cm
Weight	8 kg - 12 kg
Temperament	Noble and affectionate, lively and alert; wary of strangers and makes a good watchdog.
History	The Peruvian Hairless Dog, known as 'viringo', has a history linked to pre-Inca cultures, including the Vicus, Mochica, and Chancay. This breed was recognized in 1985 as a native breed of Peru, with both hairless and coated varieties existing within the same litter.