Peruvian Hairless Dog

Peruvian Inca Orchid
Other namesPerro Sin Pelo de Perú
Peruvian viringo
Inca Hairless Dog
Peruvian Hairless Dog
OriginPeru
Kennel club standards
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Peruvian Hairless Dog,[1] Peruvian viringo,[2] Peruvian Inca Orchid, naked dog, or Chimú dog is one of several breeds of hairless dog. Peruvian Hairless dogs were also called “perros Chinos” which translates directly to chinese dogs but was thought to have the meaning of “house-dogs” instead, as ”China” is a Quechua (indigenous peruvian) word for woman.[3] The breed comes in a variety of sizes and colors, including chocolate-brown, elephant-grey, and copper. They are sensitive to extreme temperatures and require special care due to their lack of fur, including protection from the sun and cold. Historically, they have been associated with the Inca Empire and are officially recognized as part of Peru's cultural heritage.[4][5]

  1. ^ "PERRO PERUANO SIN PELO (Canis familiaris)". www.peruecologico.com.pe. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  2. ^ "FCI Breeds Nomenclature". www.fci.be. Retrieved 2020-05-14.
  3. ^ Cook, O. F. (April 1919). Published: 01 April 1919 "DOMESTICATION OF ANIMALS IN PERU Get". Journal of Heredity. 10 (4): 176-181. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.jhered.a101913. {{cite journal}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ ""Designan representante del Ministerio ante el Comité Nacional de Protección del "perro sin pelo del Perú". Resolución ministerial n.º 076-2013-MC"" (PDF). Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas del Perú (Lima). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-06-15.
  5. ^ "Masters of the pyramid: The dogs reclaiming their heritage". BBC News. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2023-09-29.

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