Peruvian Hairless Dog
| Peruvian Inca Orchid | |||||||||
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| Other names | Perro Sin Pelo de Perú Peruvian viringo Inca Hairless Dog Peruvian Hairless Dog | ||||||||
| Origin | Peru | ||||||||
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| Dog (domestic dog) | |||||||||
The Peruvian Hairless Dog or Perro Sin Pelo del Perú is a Peruvian breed of hairless dog. It is the only living breed of dog indigenous to Peru.
As in other hairless breeds, coated examples can also occur. In hairless examples the skin may be any one of a wide variety of colors, with or without limited unpigmented areas, usually the legs, tail or chest; any hairs may be of any colour. In coated dogs, the coat may be of any colour but merle.
Hairless dogs are associated with the Andean civilizations. The modern breed is recognized as a part of the national cultural heritage.