Comments on: A Peruvian Hairless Dog for Obama’s Family? Vote on It!

By: pat

pat — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:25:53 +0000

i like to have that breed of hairless dog from peru. i doubt if we can buy one in the usa.
tell me more info .

By: Barb

Barb — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:31:16 +0000

Peruanista, this will be our second T-giving in Peru, but as last year, we won’t be celebrating it. The holiday is very American; I need to see the turkeys and bags of stuffing in the supermarket for me to get worked up about it.

As far as the Reuters story on the Peruvian hairless dog: It says that the dog was popular with the Incas, which is true (the story says “Inca kings,” which is a phrase that you take issue with, but the main idea is correct). It does not say that it was an “Inca dog.” The story does accurately say that the dog existed in Peru for at least 3,000 years.

The name “Peruvian Inca Orchid” is the term given to the breed by the AKC in the United States. I am not making up that name.

By: Peruanista

Peruanista — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:32:16 +0000

Hi Barb, just passing by. This is not an Inca dog, sorry – it’s like calling Ceasar to a dog from Italy, or Pharaoph to a canione from Egypt. Simple jouranlism hides important and decisive facts. And yes, it is really warm… I had one when I lived in Huanchaco. Saludos… Thanksgiving is coming – will this your first in Peru?

By: styleandsubstance

styleandsubstance — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:30:18 +0000

Considering one of the other criteria is the Obama’s decision to obtain the puppy from an animal shelter, I doubt that this will be their choice.

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:19:58 +0000

Diane — hmmm, is that true that the US presidents have to leave all gifts behind when they leave the White House?

Readers, do you know anything about this?

By: diane

diane — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:41:28 +0000

remember all gifts stay when you leave, how good will that be on the girls

By: Diva Ruth

Diva Ruth — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:03:40 +0000

Yes my Chester keeps me toasty warm

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:28:13 +0000

Diva Ruth — Now that you tell me they make great bed warmers, I want a Peruvian Inca dog! It is so cold here in Lima during the winter (I’m always kvetching about it on this blog); we need one of those little heaters to get through those months.

Elizabeth, if you live in New Jersey, I think there are at least two breeders there that have pups for sale.

By: Diva Ruth

Diva Ruth — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:10:58 +0000

YES! The Peruvian Inca Dogs are great. I own one and Chester is a loving, affectionate dog. He is showered to keep him clean, he loves to go for walks or rides in the car, so the care of him is easy. He is a great bed warmer. Yes Obama’s daughter will enjoy this breed of dog. They are WONDERFUL!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:07:22 +0000

I am Peruvian and was in Peru last month visiting Trujillo to go see the LORD OF SIPAN. As they explained the history of these Royal Incas, their dog known as CHIMU were always at their side. I saw and held the dog while at the MUSEO DE SIPAN owned by one of the Arqueologist. They are beautiful, as I too am allergic to hair and fleas. The dog seat on my lap and was so warm. They are also known as healing dogs. I wanted to get one but it was too late for me as I was leaving and I had to do so much. I think President Obama and his girls would love this beautiful dog.