
Breed Profile
Staffordshire Terrier - American
- WEIGHT: 57 to 67 lbs
- HEIGHT: 17 to 19 inches
- COLOR(S): black and tan, liver, mostly white with any color
- BREED GROUP: Terrier
Breed Profile
Peruvian Inca Orchid
WEIGHT: 9 to 55 lbs
HEIGHT: 10 to 28 inches
COLOR(S): White with black, blue, tan, or red.
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DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
Peruvian Inca Orchids are a very soft tempered dog. They are quiet and easy to live with, reserved with strangers until they can evaluate the situation. They are calm, sensitive, and loving. They remain devoted to their owners, and are willing to please. Most are easily obedient, highly intelligent, and good with other animals. They are a bit fragile for children, unless the children are well behaved. Inca Orchid Dogs are outgoing in play, quiet in the house, but fastidious. They are affectionate, noble, and loyal. They can also be very agile, alert, and quick.
GROOMING
Peruvian Inca Orchids can be hairless or coated. Coated variety ranges from Doberman length to almost as long as a Collie's fur. It can be short, medium or long. Skin care is a must for the hairless variety, once weekly bathing will keep their skin soft and supple. The furless versions do not have fleas, are usually clean, and are easy to clean. Sometimes this breed can get acne. The ears should have regular attention, as they can become dry and cracked easily.
HEALTH
Because of their naked condition these dogs sunburn easily and get cold quickly. The hairless variety lacks premolars and may be toothless at maturity, of which will need veterinary attention.
EXERCISE
Peruvian Inca Orchids do not need excessive exercise, but should be exercised regularly like any dog. Regular walks are fine.
TRAINING
Because of their sensitive nature, corrections are not required very often when training. It is very important to begin socialization as puppies in order to ensure that they get along with other pets and people in the future.
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