Orchid

                                                    

    The Peruvian Orchid dog is a member of the hound family. It is a small hairless sight hound that was originally bred and owned by the Inca in Peru. The Spanish conquistadors spread the dog to other countries.  The Peruvian Orchid averages between 20-26 inches in high and can weigh up to 50 lbs.

   The dogs have a sunny disposition and make good pets. They need to be walked every day. They can be kept in the house or allowed out in the backyard. The backyard should be fenced in to foreclose the animal from taking off at the first sign of something interesting to hunt.  They main thing to worry about is that the dog is very sensitive to variation in the weather.  If you procure this animal you need to either keep it out of strong sunlight or put suntan lotion on the dog before it is left out on a day with strong sunlight.  This is to prevent the dog from harm due to normal ultra violet rays.  Since this breed has no hair it is also has little protection agonist winter cold.  During the winter the breed need a sweater to prevent catching pneumonia.

    Since Orchid dogs are hairless they are good for people who have allergies.