12/06/2026
🎉 Happy Peruvian Hairless Dog Day! 🇵🇪🐾
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the official FCI recognition of the Perro Sin Pelo del Perú - the Peruvian Hairless Dog.
On June 12, 1985, Italian cynologist and professor Ermanno Maniero achieved the official recognition of the breed at the FCI General Assembly in Amsterdam. This milestone gave the Peruvian Hairless Dog international recognition and an official breed standard, helping to preserve and promote one of the world’s most ancient dog breeds.
The breed’s history stretches back thousands of years. Peruvian Hairless Dogs are depicted in the ceramics and artwork of ancient Peruvian cultures, including the Moche, Chimú, Wari, and Inca civilizations, where they lived alongside people as loyal companions and trusted friends.
Today, the breed is recognized as part of Peru’s national cultural heritage and remains a living connection to the country’s rich pre-Columbian past.
✨ Elegant, intelligent, affectionate, and unlike any other breed in the world, the Peruvian Hairless Dog has captured my heart completely. For me, there is simply no better breed.
A breed that needs no fur to shine.
Ancient soul. Timeless heritage. Modern pride. ❤️🇵🇪🐾
