Hairless Dogs: List of Breeds
These unusual pets, often completely hairless, are a true salvation for allergy sufferers, as they are hypoallergenic and odorless. Due to their unusual appearance, hairless dogs have a very interesting history. The list of breeds includes those recognized by canine societies and those still awaiting international recognition.
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Recognized breeds
The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), which oversees the development of purebred dog breeding, recognizes only four hairless dog breeds. This is why puppies are expensive and considered rare.
Chinese Crested
Representatives of this breed There are two subtypes: coated and hairless. In the latter, hair covers the tail, lower legs, and forms a funny mohawk-like crest on the head. These are active, lively dogs, devoted to their family members. They get along well with other pets. Cynologists claim that Chinese hairless dogs are highly trainable and easily learn complex tricks. Breeders note that the dog is easily litter-trained, so it can survive without being taken outside.
They require regular skin care. In cold weather, they need a jumpsuit for walks and special "shoes" to protect their sensitive paws from damage.
Pharaoh Hound (Egyptian Hairless)
It was first bred in Malta. The height at the withers ranges from 59 to 63 cm for males and from 53 to 61 cm for females. They are rarely aggressive. They are intelligent and quick-witted, but also quite stubborn. They can consider their owner's commands and, if desired, ignore them. They are active and require regular exercise. Otherwise, they can become active indoors: barking, restlessness, and damaging furniture or shoes.
Caution! It is not recommended to let Egyptian Hairless cats off the leash, as they have a keen sense of smell and may follow their scent and become lost.
It's not worth starting pharaoh houndIf there are cats or small animals in the house, the young dog will most likely chase the cat and try to kill it.
Easy to care for. Breeders recommend wiping your pet with a rough cloth once a week and massaging the skin with a rubber glove.
Peruvian Hairless (Moche)
Like the Chinese Hairless, this breed is covered in hair only on its head, tail tip, and paws. There are three types:
- small – weighing from 4 to 7 kg;
- medium – weighing from 7 to 12 kg;
- large – weighing from 12 kg.
Skin color can vary from jet black to milky. Contrasting color spots are acceptable according to standards, but a solid color indicates a "pure" litter.
A very ancient breed. The first mentions of these dogs date back to the Inca era. Colonizers then brought these unusual pets to Europe, where they quickly gained popularity thanks to their distinctive appearance.
Interesting fact: The Peruvian naked orchid has a second, poetic name - the Moonflower of the Incas.
In Peru, these dogs are considered a national treasure, with many mystical powers attributed to them.
Important: The Peruvian Hairless is one of the few dogs known to sweat. This is due to the location of the sweat glands on the skin, rather than on the paw pads, as in other breeds.
These pets have highly developed hunting instincts and guard qualities. It's important to begin training a puppy as early as possible, teaching it to react appropriately to other people. Breeders claim that these are active, playful, and cheerful pets that get along well with children. The only caveat is that Peruvian nudes Dogs need skin care. Because they sweat, they need to be bathed after walks (or at least wiped with a damp cloth); otherwise, acne may develop. The skin on their ears is also very thin, so it's recommended to lubricate it daily with a rich, fragrance-free baby cream.
The Peruvians guarded the Moche, so every puppy that crossed the country was smuggled out.
Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle)
They first appeared around 3,000 years ago. The Aztecs worshiped the Xolo and considered them supernatural animals.
An interesting fact: the name Xoloitzcuintli consists of two parts: Xolotl, the god of the sun, life, and death, and "quintli," meaning servant. This is why, after the owner's death, the dog was also killed and buried with its owner, so that it would serve him even in the afterlife.
Today, Xolos are prized for their playfulness, love for children, ease of care, and calm disposition. They are active, sociable, and kind animals. They are very loyal to strangers, as their hunting instincts are dulled.
Not everyone can afford such a playful dog. The minimum price for a puppy is $1,700.
Unrecognized breeds
For one reason or another, these dogs are not included in the international registry, but kennel owners continue to do everything possible to ensure that their pets are recognized by the FCI.
American Hairless Terrier (AHT)
First bred in 1972 in Louisiana, they are very popular with families with small children or allergy sufferers. This small dog stands up to 46 cm at the withers and weighs up to 7.5 kg. There are two subtypes:
- Hairless – puppies are born covered in a soft undercoat, which falls out by 8 weeks. Stress or overheating can cause sparse hair, which then falls out again. Terriers' delicate skin can take on any color: solid or with contrasting patches.
- covered with very short and dense hairs.
Active, playful, affectionate and easy to train American Terriers They love to fool around with children. This breed is very popular in Russia. There are kennels in St. Petersburg. The price for an AHT puppy starts at $1,400.
Ecuadorian Hairless
A very rare breed even in Ecuador, purebreds are found only in remote villages. Locals believe that the dog's high temperature and warm skin can soothe its owner's pain.
They first appeared in Guatemala as a result of crossing the Xolo and the Peruvian Inca Orchid. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful pets. They reach a height of up to 46 cm at the withers.
Manchurian Hairless Dog
Another name for the Manchurian Bald Cat is "Tai-Tai." They are very rare, even in their own country. Tai-Tai owners say they are very positive, playful, and kind pets. A huge advantage of the Manchurian Bald Cat is that even adults are odorless and flea-resistant.
Extinct breeds
Representatives of these breeds were completely exterminated during wars, famines, and natural disasters. They are no longer found, but they have become part of history:
- The South African Hairless was common in Ethiopia and, according to some cynologists, is considered the ancestor of the Chinese Hairless. Official status was not granted because even in Africa, this breed was very rare. They were used to hunt saiga antelopes and were later hunted to extinction by tribes.
- The Nubian dog was bred during the time of the pharaohs. It owes its name to its unusual golden coat (''nub'' means gold in ancient Greek). They were also known as the "pyramid bald." They were kept in homes to control small rodents and snakes.
- The Turkish Hairless, slightly larger than the Italian Greyhound, is considered an ancient relative of the Italian Greyhound. They were exclusively companion dogs, lacking any guard or hunting instincts.
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