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Peruvian Inca Orchid PIO intro
The Peruvian Inca Orchid Dog (PIO) is also known as the Perro sin pelo del Perú (dog without hair of Peru) or the Peruvian Hairless Dog (PHD). A popular story tells how the Incan nobility prized the light colored Inca Orchid dogs and kept them inside in orchid filled rooms during the day to protect them from the sun. At night, the dogs were allowed to run under the light of the moon... the moonflower dogs... Some other names for the breed are Moonflower Dog, Perro Flora (flower dog), Caa-Allepo (dog without vestments), Inca Hairless Dog, Pila Dog, South American Sighthound, Chien nu du Pérou, Le Chien du Pérou, Peruánský naháč, Peruanischer Nackthund, Peruansk nakenhund, Perunkarvatonkoira, Peruu Inca Orhideekoer, Inkade Orhideekoer, Peruaanse Haarloze Hond, Viringo, Perro Chimú, Perro Calato, and Perro Grillo (cricket dog). Peruvian Hairless Dog's origins are obscure, but it's believed that they have been around since AD 750. Although the Peruvian Hairless has a long history, the breed wasn't recognized in its native county until the early 1980's. In 2001, the Peruvian government elevated the Peruvian Hairless Dog to national heritage status. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), a world canine organization created in 1911, originally registered the breed as "Peruvian Inca Orchid Moonflower Dog", but later changed the breed name to "Perro sin pelo del Peru" to reflect the country of origin. All FCI countries follow the FCI breed standard. United States is not a member of the FCI. In the U.S., the Peruvian Hairless Dog is registered as the "Peruvian Inca Orchid" with AKC, UKC, and PIOCA (plus a few other registries): AKC -- PIOs have been recorded in the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) since 1996, but they are not yet eligible for full AKC registration. However, in January 2004, the PIO became eligible to participate in AKC's companion events of agility, obedience, and tracking. UKC -- The United Kennel Club recognized the PIO in 1996. PIOCA -- The Peruvian Inca Orchid Club of America was formed in the mid 1980's to document and promote the breed. Peruvian Inca Orchid is a medium-sized, hairless sight hound (hunts by sight, not scent)... native to South America... love chasing birds and small animals... love to run off-leash... love lure coursing... trim... fast... athletic... lean... muscular... active... high-energy... not hyperactive... graceful... deer like in structure and movement... noble... elegant... affectionate... like to lick and kiss you... "kissing dogs"...very loving... snugly... loyal companion... devoted... gentle... fun loving... big clowns... love to fool around... sweet tempered... alert... lively... calm... quiet... laid back... sensitive... respond well to gentle treatment... highly intelligent... quick witted... smart... require a lot of mental challenges... needs mental stimulation... curious... inquisitive... independent... independent-thinking... some are easy to train, some are not... some can't focus for long periods of time... watchful... easy to live with... gets along with other dogs... not aggressive... need protection from cold and sun (especially if light skinned)... hardy... few health problems... hairless have upright ears... coated have drop ears... still primitive... great family dogs... naturally suspicious... reserved... reserved with strangers at first... aloof... need early socialization... some are shy and not comfortable with people... wide variety of temperaments (even in the same litter)... some are moody... some are outgoing and want attention... some are extroverts... some are cautious... some are slow to warm up to people... socialization depends on their early months... early socialization is very important... may be withdrawn and extremely shy... love everyone with two legs... usually good with kids... may sit and wait to check if a new person is ok... may be aggressive with other dogs... shy with strangers... some won't lets strangers come near...
See also the breed standards for the Peruvian Inca Orchid and the Peruvian Hairless. For PIO books and web links, got to the PIO links page. Have photos to share? If you have PIO photos to add to the PIO Friends section, just email them to me along with a description of your dog(s). Please put something like "PIO photos" as the subject line so that your email will pass my spam filter. |
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