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Basic Description: Inca Indians valued the hairless hounds more than the coated born in the same litters. Examples of 2,000 year old Mochica pottery show these
dogs dressed in clothing, a testament to the high esteem in which they were held. These hairless treasures were kept by Pre-Inca Cultures in their houses as pets and
bed warmers and were not allowed to mix with the coated dogs that lived with the indigenous Indians. At sundown, coated dogs were locked up, and the hairless dogs
were said to be taken out and allowed to exercise. This was because a fair skinned hairless hound would sunburn in the daytime due to the lack of melanin and a
protective coat. It also prevented unwanted breeding between the hairless and coated dogs. Which resulted in a small gene pool of hairless dogs and most likely is
responsible for the incomplete dentition in Peruvian Hairless Dogs, which is linked to the Hairless gene.
When the Spanish conquered the Desert/Coastal areas of Peru, they discovered hairless hounds living in the houses of the Inca among beautiful night blooming orchid
blossoms and romantically named the dogs "Perros Flora," which translates to "Flower dog." From there the name changed to Moonflower Dog and today is called the
Peruvian Inca Orchid, in the United States and parts of Europe. It is believed that there may have been early crosses of native species and small greyhounds brought in
from Europe by the conquistadors, which reinforced the sight hound characteristics of the Peruvian Hairless Dogs.
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Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
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American Kennel Club Link
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Canadian Kennel Club Link
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National Rescue Group Link(s)
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Local Club contacts below if listed here
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Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
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Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
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Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU –
then go to Fancier Questionnaire and fill out the form. The form is sent directly to the webmaster.
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