Guest Post: All About Peruvian Hairless Dogs
One of Charlie's new friends ia Momia, who is a Peruvian Hairless dog. The Peruvian Hairless dog is an ancient breed. Depicted in Pre-Incan art and pottery dating as far back as 750 AD. It is also sometimes called Peruvian Inca Orchid due to the fact that they were found living in caves alongside wild orchids. It is one of the few hairless dog breeds in the world. These dogs are affectionate, intelligent, lively, noble, alert, and protective. Just like furry dogs they also come in many different colors such as black, tan, grey, brown, pink, copper, and even spotted like Dalmatians. Surprisingly the breed can be hairless or fully coated and they come in 3 sizes (small, medium, and large). Because of their lack of hair they feel warmer to the touch, so people believe they are medicinal and heal several ailments such as asthma and arthritis. These claims are untrue, although they are a good replacement for a hot water bottle or heated blanket! During the winter they mu...