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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — Peruvians crazy about their national dog, a bald and often toothless breed popular among Incan kings, offered Monday to send a hypoallergenic puppy to the Obama family. U.S. President-elect ...