Find the Right Breed of Dog for You
Dive into over 300 breed in our all inclusive online resource
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Pero Sin Pelo del Peru)
Small Breed
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a very intelligent and quick-witted breed. They have a calm nature and are good with children, helping them to settle into the family home well.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Peru
Weight
Three sizes: Small - 4-8 kgs/9-18 lbs; Medium - 8-12 kgs/18-26 lbs; Large - 12-25 kgs/26-55 lbs (Standards may vary)
Height
Three sizes: Small - 25-40 cm/10-16 inches; Medium - 40-50 cm/16-20 inches; Large - 50-65 cm/20-26 Inches (Standards may vary)
Coat
No hair, vestiges of hair on the head, extremities of the legs and the tail are admitted, and a rare few may appear on the back
Markings
Black, slate black, elephant black, bluish black, variety of greys, dark brown to light blond. Pinkish patches can be seen on all parts of the body.
Lifespan
11-12 years
They are beautiful and agile with an unusual hairless coat. They are energetic, fun loving and happy to be around their family in social situations.
Temperament
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a very affectionate breed with its family and those that it is familiar with. They have a noble demeanour and make perfect companions for the home. Lively and alert, they make a good guard dog in the presence of strangers. Socialisation from an early age and consistent and sensitive training is essential. They require special daily skin care routine and, due to their lack of hair, they need to be kept out of direct sunlight.
-
PoorChildrenGood
-
VeryCombativenessNot very
-
VeryDominanceNot very
-
Not veryFriendlinessGood
-
Not veryIndependenceVery
-
LoudNoiseQuiet
-
Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a beautiful breed with an affectionate and attentive temperament, and makes a good watchdog The Peruvian Hairless Dog was originally bred as a companion and watchdog.
- A very good pet companion
- Makes a good watchdog
- No trimming or stripping needed
- Suitable for apartment lifestyle if given sufficient exercise
- Requires a daily skin care routine as there is no hair to protect it
- Must live indoors
- Best with a fenced garden
- Not recommended for novice owners
- Can be prone to skin and teeth problems