Peruvian Inca Orchid
Also called Inca Hairless Dog, Moonflower Dog, Perro Sin Pelo del Perú, Peruvian Hairless Dog and Peruvian Viringo
- Great with kids
- Barely sheds
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.
- Weight
- 18–26 lb (8–12 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 16–20 in (40–50 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Hairless
- Origin
- Coastal Peru, Peru
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate at home
Alert
Independent
Intelligent
Noble
Wary of strangers
Coat colours
Apricot, black, blonde, bronze, brown, gray, mahogany, slate/blue, tan and white
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Peruvian Inca Orchid
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- PERUVIAN INCA ORCHID Official UKC Breed Standard Revised May 1, 2017 (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Peruvian Inca Orchid (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Peruvian Inca Orchid - Dog Breed Information (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Peruvian Inca Orchid Facts - Wisdom Panel (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Peruvian Inca Orchid | United Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
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