The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Peru for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 8–12 kg · Female 8–12 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 40–50 cm · Female 40–50 cm
- Origin
- Peru
- Coat
- hairless, hairless
- Colors
- black, slate/blue, gray, brown, blonde, bronze, tan, white, apricot, mahogany
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Peruvian Hairless Dog, Perro Sin Pelo del Perú, Peruvian Viringo, Inca Hairless Dog, Moonflower Dog
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day