Perro+Calato

Perro Calato

The perro calato is a hairless, Peruvian dog, coming in colors such as elephant grey, copper, chocolate brown, or mottled. Eye color is usually linked to skin color. They vary in size, small 10 inches (9-18 pounds), medium 16-20 inches (18-26 pounds), large 20-26 inches (26-55 pounds). These dogs are very slim and elegant. They are wary of strangers but are very loving with families. They are extremely protective over women and children. They are agile, fast, and very alert. Not recommended for beginners need to speak “dog language”

Since they don’t have hair they are known for being clean. They can get pimples and blackheads if not washed and can get sunburn. They are an ancient breed. It’s told to be an Incan dog breed, but they were also kept by pre-Inca cultures. The Spanish Conquest of Peru almost caused the extinction of the breed, but they survived in rural areas where some thought they held mystical value. This is mostly because of their reputation to treat arthritis.

By: Joanna James