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CAROLINA DOG

THIS DOG RESPONDS TO TRAINING BUT CAN BE SHY

Height range Also known as the “American Dingo,” this dog’s ancestors
18–20 in (45–50 cm) are thought to have been domesticated and brought into North
Weight range America by early settlers from Asia. In America’s southeastern
33–44 lb (15–20 kg)
states, some still live semiwild. Naturally wary, this dog needs
Life span 12–14 years early socializing to make it an acceptable pet.
Origin USA
Triangular,
erect ears
Longer hairs
on neck
Other colors

Deep red- Black Lighter-colored
ginger and tan chest
Short, dense,
wheaten coat
Tail carried in
distinctive hook
when alert

PERUVIAN INCA ORCHID

A HAIRLESS, STRIKINGLY PATTERNED DOG WHOSE SKIN NEEDS PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

Height range The true origins of the Peruvian Inca Orchid are lost in time, Crest of hair
on head
20–26 in (50–65 cm) but dogs of this type are known to have been important in Inca
Weight range civilizations. There are two varieties of this breed: hairless and
26–51 lb (12–23 kg)
coated. The hairless Inca Orchid is better suited to indoor rather
Life span 11–12 years than outdoor life because of its delicate skin.
Origin Peru Straight back

Ears carried
semierect
when alert
Other colors
Pink skin
with darker
mottling
Any color
Hairless dogs always have
pink skin, but the color Front feet
of mottling can vary. Tail sometimes longer than
carried tucked hind feet
under belly

Hairless
Inca Orchid

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