Back in the days of the Aztecs, dog breeds were completely deprived of wool. Today, these cute decorative bald dogs have found a mass of fans who wholeheartedly love a tender, defenseless, warm-skinned little creature.
Among all breeds deprived of wool, the following are most known: hairless terrier, Mexican hairless, Chinese crested and Peruvian hairless. And although they practically do not leave shreds of wool on the floor, have no smell and fleas, keeping such animals is quite troublesome.
Take care of naked pets in the same way as for young children. In summer, they need to be lubricated with a moisturizer so that their delicate skin does not burn. In winter, bald dogs need warm clothes and shoes, without which they can freeze their paws or get sick. They need to be washed twice a week, since skin without wool is quickly contaminated.
For example, American hairless terriers, by the way, the smallest dogs in the world, are very timid. Frightened by something, they sweat profusely. Therefore, they must be protected from stressful situations. They are very small, the growth at the withers is 25-35 cm, and weigh only 3-5 kg. Puppies are born, covered with hair, but become bald literally in one and a half to two months. Their skin has a different color, so you can see white, red, gray, pink and even spotted American terriers.
This is an animal with very developed facial expressions. Bald dogs express all existing emotions on their faces: surprise, fear, sadness, joy and even a smile. And if they are dissatisfied with something, then they can make up a touchy grimace.
This curious kid captivates with its cheerfulness, energy and friendliness. He strives to always be in the spotlight. It is easy to teach him various tricks, he will be infinitely happy to perform them in front of the audience.
Small and graceful Chinese crested dogs are unusually affectionate, active and clean. Small shreds of wool sometimes grow on their body, so they need hair removal. Excess vegetation on their paws is removed either with an ordinary depilatory cream or wax.
The diet of dogs without hair is the same as that of their regular brethren, but more caloric, because they need more energy in order not to freeze, but to maintain body temperature at the same level.
Hairless dogs also have other developmental abnormalities, for example, an altered shape of the teeth or their absence. Modern geneticists call this entire complex of symptoms ectoderm dysplasia. They believe that this disease of dogs is caused by a change in genes. Scientists say that nature laughed at animals, making them different from other dog breeds, changing only a few elementary "bricks" of DNA.
Although bald dogs are not very attractive in appearance, they are endowed with a kind and devoted heart. So, lively, watchful and energetic terriers like human society, and they willingly come in contact with people. Since they are very curious, they are easy to train.
The Mexican naked, or xolo, as she is also called, is very exotic in appearance. By her nature, she is quite calm, meek, smart and attentive. She has strong and dense skin, which is almost not exposed to sunburn, damage or insect bites. However, due to such properties it is very difficult to vaccinate and implant chips. A merry bald dog is considered a national treasure in Mexico.
Peruvian naked (Peruvian Inca Orchid) is rarely found even in their homeland. These are fast, affectionate, intelligent bald dogs whose photos adorn the albums of their owners. They love the home environment. Unfortunately, they are almost never found in Russia, since they do not tolerate cold. In winter, these interesting animals have a lighter skin, in the spring they slowly get used to the sun, and in summer they are prone to tanning.
According to geneticists, baldness in dogs, unlike humans, should not be treated. It does not interfere with animals, but it causes emotion in people.