LIMA, PeruLIMA, Peru — Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House. But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama’s ...

His eyes gleaming with joy underneath a natural yellow mohawk, Josh the Peruvian Hairless Dog heads out to greet tourists at Lima’s Pucllana ruins. About the size of an English pointer, Josh and his ...

With this gesture, the state seeks to honor the legacy of the Chiribaya culture and protect a native dog breed that, against all odds, still roams Andean highlands and jungle communities.

Many hairless dog breeds, such as the Mexican hairless and Chinese crested, are beloved for their smooth skin and low grooming needs. These breeds are great for allergy sufferers due to their lack of ...

Barack Obama has been offered one of Peru's national dogs. The President-elect told his two daughters in his victory speech that he would reward them with a new puppy. However, his eldest daughter ...

LIMA, Peru – Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House. But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama’s preference for a ...

LIMA, Peru - Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House. But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama's preference for a ...

President-elect Barack Obama has promised daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, a new pet for the White House, but Malia is allergic to most breeds. Enter Peru, which has offered to send a 4-month old ...

Whether you call them bald or hairless, dogs that lack a fur coat are known for their unusual, sleek appearances and lack of shedding—something most dog owners would kill for. But there's much more to ...

LIMA, Peru—On chilly nights, when a cool Pacific mist engulfs this coastal city, Claudia Gálvez puts on flannel pajamas, a pair of thick socks, and snuggles up in bed with her loyal companion: a ...