Peruvian Hairless Dog
Peruánský naháč
Key facts
| FCI group | 5. Spitz and primitive types |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Peru |
| Category | Medium |
| Weight | 4–30 kg |
Recognition features
- Elegant, slim dog in hairless and coated varieties
- Three sizes: small, medium and large
- Smooth, elastic skin in black, slate, grey, pink or spotted shades
Purpose
Peruvian hairless dog (viringo), an ancient companion historically credited with healing properties.
History
Known as the "viringo", it appears on ceramics of pre-Inca cultures (Vicus, Mochica, Chancay, Chimú) from 300 BC to AD 1460. The FCI recognised it as a native Peruvian breed in 1985 (no. 310), thanks to the cynologist Ermanno Maniero; the coated variety is accepted for showing and breeding.
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