Peruvian Hairless Dog
- Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
- Section 6: Primitive type
- Without working trial
Peru
Viringo
The Peruvian Hairless Dog ( Perro sin pelo del Perú Spanish ) is recognized by the FCI breed of dog from Peru (FCI Group 5, Section 6, Standard No. 310). In Peru, the breed is also known under the name Viringo.
Origin and History
The origin of the Peruvian Hairless Dog is still largely unclear. According to figures on archaeological findings and according to old dogs skeletal remains, it is believed that the breed existed in South America for over 1000 years. The dogs, now a national treasure in Peru, were probably already at that time as special pets and were revered and appreciated because of them awarded curative effects against diseases. Closely related are they with the Mexican hairless dogs and Chinese Crested Dogs.
Description
The Peruvian Hairless Dog is a slender, elegant dog with windhundartigem appearance. The FCI split the breed into three size classes, each with an adapted weight:
- Small: 25-40 cm, up to 8 kg,
- Medium: from 40 to 50 cm, up to 12 kg,
- Size: from 50 to 65 cm, up to 25 kg.
The Felllosigkeit the breed resulted from a spontaneous mutation that has given the naked dogs in the course of evolution, no disadvantages or possibly even benefits ( eg lower susceptibility to parasites) over their hairy relatives. By the early use as a pet and a human before division may have occurred beyond the natural selection.
The breed standard allows the presence of some residual hairs on the head and at the ends of the limbs and tail, with the complete hairlessness is desired for breeding. The color of the smooth, thick and elastic skin ranges from black to gray in different shades to dark brown to blond. All these colors can be monochromatic or white spots occur. While simple, the dark race representatives only be "brown" in the summer, must be fair-skinned and spotted slowly accustomed to the sunlight and optionally protected with sunscreen.
The medium sized ears should stand erect when the dog is attentive, in repose, are often placed to the rear.
The mutant allele, which causes (H) the Felllosigkeit is dominant for this feature, however, results only heterozygous (genotype HH) to viable progeny. The embryos that are homozygous (HH ) for the Felllosigkeit, already develop shortly after conception and are not absorbed in the womb ( recessive lethal factor ). Because naked dogs only occur with a heterozygous genotype, they can not be bred pure: When breeding also hairy Peruvian hairless dogs arise (genotype hh), referred to as the South American Bergozelots as " Peludos ". The mutated allele also seems to be associated with the plants for tooth development. Cresteds have almost always incomplete dentures.
Nature
Peruvian hairless dogs are among the breeds primitive types and have therefore retained some original behaviors. The dogs are attentive, intelligent, confident, independent and well tolerated. They bond closely to their owners. Strangers towards people they often react more cautious, but not fearful or aggressive. Greyhound Typical Peruvian hairless dogs in the house are very quiet and adaptable, but also vigilant.
Use
House and Companion Dog.