Argentine pila dog

The Argentine pila dog (Spanish: El perro pila) is a breed of hairless dog from Argentina.[1] The breed is closely related to other South American hairless breeds, originally all of which were considered a single breed.[1] It is estimated approximately 1700 of these dogs are in Argentina, they are predominatly found in the Salta province in the north of the country.[2]

Argentine pila dog
Dog & bitch Argentine pila dogs
OriginArgentina
Breed statusNot recognised by any major kennel club.
Traits
Height 25–55 cm (9.8–21.7 in)
Coat Hairless
Dog (domestic dog)

References

  1. Portas, Cielo. "El perro pelado: Del pie de cama a la moda" [The bare dog: from fashionable footboard] (PDF). Maiz (in Spanish). La Plata: National University of La Plata. ISSN 2314-1131. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  2. "Conocé todo sobre la raza con más historia en el noroeste argentino" [Learn about the breed with the most history in the Argentine Northwest]. La Gaceta (Salta) (in Spanish). Tucumán, Argentina. 21 March 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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