thePeruvian Inca Orchid

Loyal, Noble, Affectionate
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Pre-Inca pottery portrays the Peruvian Inca Orchid in great detail.

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Energy & Size

medium ENERGY &
small size

AKC Dog Ranking

166th
Most Popular Dog Breed

Personality

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Lively, alert, playful; charming and well mannered around the house.

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  • General Appearance

    The Peruvian Inca Orchid/ Peruvian Hairless Dog is a sight hound. Going by his general conformation, it is an elegant and slim dog, whose aspect expresses speed, strength and harmony without ever appearing coarse. The fundamental characteristic of the breed is the absence of hair all over the body in the hairless variety. The minority are the coated examples which are an important part of this breeds genetic makeup. Another particular feature is that the dentition is nearly always incomplete hairless examples.

  • Head

    Cheeks - Normally developed. Eyes - Alert and intelligent expression. The eyes must be of average dimensions, slightly almond shaped, neither deep-set nor prominent, normally and regularly placed, i.e. neither too close together nor too wide apart. The color can vary from black, going through all shades of brown up to yellow, in harmony with the skin color. In any case, both eyes must be of the same color. Ears - The ears must be pricked when the dog is attentive, whereas at rest, they are laid towards the back. The ears are of medium length; broad at the base, tapering progressively towards their tip, ending almost pointed. The ear set starts on the upper part of the skull to end laterally and obliquely. 

  • Body

    Topline straight, with well developed back muscles often forming all along the back a muscular bi-convexity which extends to the lumbar region. Lumbar region - Strong and well muscled. Its length reaches approximately one-fifth of the height at the withers. Chest - Seen from the front, the chest must have a good amplitude, but without excess; comes down almost to the elbow. The ribs must be lightly sprung, never flat. The girth of the chest, measured behind the elbows, must exceed by about 18 percent the height at the withers. 

  • Forequarters

    Well united with the body. Seen from the front, they are perfectly vertical and the elbows are not turned out. The angle at the shoulders joint varies between 100 and 120 degrees. Seen in profile, the angle formed by the pastern and the vertical will be from 15 to 20 degrees. Forefeet - They are semi-long and look like hare-feet. 

  • Hindquarters

    The muscles are rounded and elastic. The curve of the buttocks is well marked. The coxal-femoral angle varies between 120 and 130 degrees, and the femoral-tibial angle must be of 140 degrees. Seen from behind, the hindquarters must be vertical.

  • Coat

    The hairless examples must have exposed skin in the place of the coat (hair). Short hair on the head and vestiges of hair on the lower tail and feet are acceptable. A few hairs may appear on the face and body. Shaving or any other form of hair removal is not permitted. In the coated variety the coat may be short or medium length with feathering present at the neck, ears and body.

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