Peruvian Inca Orchid
- Height 40–50 cm
- Weight 8–12 kg
- Life span 12–15 years
- Exercise 60 min/day
The Peruvian Inca Orchid is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition. It comes from Peru, Coastal Peru. Adults weigh 8–12 kg. It stands 40–50 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in Peru for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Group
- Miscellaneous Class
- Origin
- Peru, Coastal Peru
- Coat
- hairless · black, slate/blue, gray, brown, blonde, bronze, tan, white, apricot, and mahogany
- Also known as
- Peruvian Hairless Dog, Perro Sin Pelo del Perú, Peruvian Viringo, Inca Hairless Dog, and Moonflower Dog
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
4205d787-90f6-4f53-8dc9-87d9b61d90be
Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Peruvian Inca Orchid. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from ukcdogs.com images.akc.org akc.org wisdompanel.com ukcdogs.com
Peruvian Inca Orchid FAQ
- How long does a Peruvian Inca Orchid live?
- The Peruvian Inca Orchid has a life span of 12–15 years.
- How big does a Peruvian Inca Orchid get?
- Adults weigh 8–12 kg. Height ranges from 40–50 cm.
- Is the Peruvian Inca Orchid hypoallergenic?
- No, the Peruvian Inca Orchid is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Peruvian Inca Orchid in?
- The Peruvian Inca Orchid is in the AKC's Miscellaneous Class, the last step before full recognition.
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This page, as API data
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See it in the reference.
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