Head shot of a Peruvian Inca Orchid dog breed against a brown background
Head shot of a Peruvian Inca Orchid dog breed against a brown background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

9 to 55 pounds

height

10 to 26 inches

family

Sighthound

Traits and Characteristics

type

Hound

weight

9 to 55 pounds

height

10 to 26 inches

family

Sighthound

The Peruvian Inca Orchid is an intelligent, fast, and nimble sighthound. The dog can be hairless or with hair, which is less common. The dog comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. The hairless variety has skin that is solid or spotted. Peruvian hairless dogs have bold and fun personalities and do well in activities like agility, rally, and lure coursing. Affectionate with their families, they can be suspicious of strangers and bark to alert. 

  • Energy Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 2 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 4 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 3 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 5 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 2 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 5 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 2 in 5

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