His eyes gleaming with joy underneath a natural yellow mohawk, Josh the Peruvian Hairless Dog heads out to greet tourists at Lima’s Pucllana ruins. About the size of an English pointer, Josh and his ...

The Peruvian Hairless Dog is one of the most intriguing breeds in the canine world: nearly hairless, elegantly built, and possessing a temperament that reflects its deep roots in Peruvian history.

Whether you call them bald or hairless, dogs that lack a fur coat are known for their unusual, sleek appearances and lack of shedding—something most dog owners would kill for. But there's much more to ...

How Many Hairless Dog Breeds Are There? There are at least eight or nine hairless dog breeds, but many are not officially classified as a distinct breed since they don't have established breeding ...

Owners of the Peruvian Hairless Dog, a breed dating back 3,000 years and depicted in pre-Hispanic ceramics, say it is perfect for kids who are sensitive to dogs. "They do not cause any type of allergy ...

Hairless dogs might look weird, but people have loved them—and even worshipped them—since ancient times Hairless dogs may look like sleek, avant-garde canines, but in truth, they’ve been around since ...

LIMA, Peru - Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House. But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama's preference for a ...

LIMA, Peru—On chilly nights, when a cool Pacific mist engulfs this coastal city, Claudia Gálvez puts on flannel pajamas, a pair of thick socks, and snuggles up in bed with her loyal companion: a ...

LIMA, Peru – Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House. But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama’s preference for a ...

LIMA — Peruvians crazy about their national dog, a bald and often toothless breed popular among Incan kings, offered Monday to send a hypoallergenic puppy to the Obama family. U.S. President-elect ...