A hairless dog is a dog with a genetic disposition for hairlessness and hair loss. These breeds may also come in a coated variety and coated and hairless be born in the same litter. And be aware that a hairless dog may not solve your allergy problem when you meeting a dog. Here are 4 hairless dog breeds.
#1 – Chinese Crested
Height: 11-13 inches
Weight: 8-12 pounds
The Chinese Crested is a hairless breed of dog originating from China. They are of two types: Hairless and Powderpuff, both of which can be born in the same litter. Powderpuff has a thick, straight, soft double coat and also very little shed. Hairless has smooth, soft skin, and they have tufts of hair on the head, tail and ankles. Both Chinese Crested Hairless and Powderpuff are good choices for allergy sufferers. In addition, the Chinese Crested is also an affectionate, playful, loving, alert and devoted dog.
#2 – Xoloitzcuintli
Height: 10-14 inches (toy), 14-18 inches (miniature), 18-23 inches (standard)
Weight: 10-15 pounds (toy), 15-30 pounds (miniature), 30-55 pounds (standard)
The Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo, also known as the Mexican hairless dog, is a hairless breed of dog originating from Mexico. The Xolo also comes in a coated variety and coated and hairless be born in the same litter. This breed has 3 versions according to size: standard, miniature or toy. The Xolo is an intelligence, energetic, loyal, alert, sensitivity dog and they are also inquisitiveness, strong hunting, and social instincts.
#3 – Peruvian Inca Orchid
Height: 9.75-15.75 inches (small) 15.75-19.75 inches (medium) 19.75-25.75 inches (large)
Weight: 8.5-17.5 pounds (small) 17.5-26.5 pounds (medium) 26.5-55 pounds (large)
The Peruvian Inca Orchid, also known as the Peruvian Hairless Dog is a hairless breed of dog originating from Peru. The Peruvian Inca Orchid may have short hair on top of its head, on its feet, and on the tip of its tail. This breed comes in three sizes: large, medium, small and whose skin color can bechocolate-brown, elephant-grey, copper, or mottled and they can be totally one color or one color with tongue pink spots. The Peruvian Inca Orchid is intelligent, affectionate, lively, alert, friendly with other dogs, but often likes to hunt small prey, and often wary of strangers.
#4 – American Hairless Terrier
Height: 12-16 inches
Weight: 12-16 pounds
The American Hairless Terrier is a small sized dog breed originating in The United States of America that was derived from the Rat Terrier. This breed comes in both coated and hairless varieties. The American Hairless Terrier has a compact, well-proportioned appearance that shows off their agility and active. The American Hairless Terrier is an intelligent, loyal, active, energetic, alert, curious and can be used as a watch dog.
