Other Names
Peruvian Hairless, Perro sin pelo del Peru, Moonflower dog, Perro flora, Peruvian Inca Orchid

Origin
Peru, Antiquity

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Companion

Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 11-12 years of age on average

Weight & Height
This breed comes in 3 sizes
Large: 26-55 Pounds & 20-28 Inches
Medium: 18-26 Pounds & 16-20 Inches
Small: 9-18 Pounds & 10-16 Inches

Known Health Problems
Dental Problems, Sun Sensitivity

Physical Description
medium size dog that is well balanced and muscular. The ears are prick and the eyes are almond shaped. The tail is long and tapers and they have webbed feet.

Temperment
Alert & Friendly companion. They are gentle and quiet and they Make a good watchdog as they are natuarally wary of strangers

Training
Easily trained

Living Conditions
This is an indoor dog and cannot be left outdoors to the elements

Grooming
Littlge Grooming, although the skin does need special care and protection from the sun and cold weather

Exercise
Moderate Activity Level.

Coat Texture
There are 2 varieties the (powderpuff) and the (Hairless). The powderpuff may have a short, medium, or long coat

Coat Colors
Powderpuff coat can be any color or color combination. The hairless Varities Skin is usually Black with pink, white, cream, mahogany, blue or red patches anywhere on the skin

Puppies
? pups per litter

Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale