Dogs and Cats from Around the World and Their Origins
| September 15, 2017
7. Peruvian Hairless Dog – Peru
The Peruvian hairless dog is one of the many breeds of dogs without any fur or coat (you can find more examples in China and Mexico). They have a bit of blond hair on the top of their head, which looks like a cool punk rock mohawk.
They’re friendly to their owner, but can be a bit apprehensive of strangers. It’s important to protect their skin against sunburns, but also zits and blackheads. Legend has it that in the past, one needed to hold a hairless dog next to the chest to cure colds and coughs.
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