Peru's national dog: Lovable or Leavable?

[BurtWorm]

This little pup, who answers to the name Macchu Pichu, was offered to the Obamas by the president of Peru Hairless Dog Association.

You like?

[Ian David]

You know, I'm getting tired of looking at Cindy McCain. n/t

[Yes We Did]

25. OMG

:rofl:

[BlooInBloo]

52. You win.

:rofl:

[bunnies]

1. I think he's adorable. And I bet he's nice and smooth too. :)

adding a photo of "ears"



awwwww! :loveya:

[theboss]

2. Hairless pets....weird

Next week on World of the Psychic.

[MadBadger]

3. That dog reminds me of a familiar Pet

[jobycom]

5. That looks like

a thawed Tyson chicken with a cat bobble-head head stuck up its rear!

I'm sure he has a lovely personality, though, despite the look of promised mortal retribution he is shooting at the world.

[AspenRose]

7. ROFL

OMG :spray: :rofl:

[MadBadger]

11. It's Mr. Bigglesworth

so yea, he and Dr. Evil are pissed at the world

[lurky]

15. Don't look into its eyes!

That's how it gets control of your mind...
:scared:

[jobycom]

4. Ah!! I LOVE him!! Take him, Big O, take him!!!

Maybe it's the bald part of me... :)

[AspenRose]

6. He's cute...has a noble profile. Regal.

[rcrush]

8. Its not so much the baldness that freaks me out

Its those giant ears and its baldness.

[DevonRex]

17. Those are really, really big ears, aren't they? It's a wonder they

stick up.

[jobycom]

69. You wouldn't like me much, then.

:rofl:

[Xipe Totec]

9. That's a Xoloitzcuintli - It's Mexican not Peruvian

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Hairless_Dog

[TomInTib]

14. They are much like a Xoloitzcuintli

But the Peru Hairless is a different breed. I know a woman who has two of them. I would definitely not recommend the bredd to anyone who is not extremely dog-savvy.

[lurky]

19. Why wouldn't you recommend them to regular folks?

Are they that difficult?

[TomInTib]

31. I would recommend one to "regular folks"

as long as that person was really up on dog body-language. The dogs are very true to their handler/owner, but they can be difficult around strangers or crowds. They require hands-on care and will tear a place up if left alone. They are also susceptible to skin ailments.

[azmouse]

10. I prefer hair on a dog.

Not my cup of tea.

[PassingFair]

12. It looks like an aardvark.

They should try the "Mexican Hairless"

http://www.snopes.com/critters/lurkers/mexicanpet.asp

[TomInTib]

13. There is a woman in our town with two of these dogs. One of them can do backflips.

They are unreal fast, for a small dog (maybe 18" tall). The dogs I have seen are redder than the one in the picture.

I would definitely not recommend this dog for the Obamas. To handle a hairless, you better know your business when it comes to dogs.

[seemunkee]

28. Why?

I know nothing about their temperament. What makes them a difficult breed?

[TomInTib]

33. Here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=post&forum=132&topic_id=7856125&mesg_id=7856383

[DevonRex]

16. Every dog is lovable. Some just take a little more time. :)

[DrToast]

18. Cute, but hairless animals kinda freak me out. n/t

[RollWithIt]

20. Looks like someone mated a Chihuaha and a Gerbil....

That Gerbil must not have been happy.

[CitizenLeft]

21. aww, he's both!

He's definitely loveable, but for kids, probably leavable - but I'd take him - what a sweetie!

I think the girls should get a soft-coated Wheaten Terrier or Bichon Frise - both hypoallergenic and adorable! I'm partial to the Wheaton - I've had 2 Tibetan Terriers that look just like this breed - sweeter more obedient dogs would be hard to find, and loyal too. Love 'em!

[4lbs]

22. Some nice little cute ones to consider.

[seemunkee]

27. Chinese cresteds do not age well

They always seem to be the leading candidates for worls's ungliest dog.

[bunnies]

35. That first one appears to be eating its own leg.

Does it get much more twisted than that? :shrug:

The last one, however, is adorable. Come on. It looks like a cartoon. :rofl:

[qwlauren35]

48. Found at the Pound???

Whoever owns that top one is taking puppy love to a whole new level.

[TheCoxwain]

23. That looks like Dr.Evil's Pet

[Phoonzang]

24. OMG A GIANT RAT KILL IT!!!

Oh wait....it's just a hideous dog.

[RebelOne]

26. This dog is a perfect candidate for the "Ugly Dog Contest." n/t

[rolleitreks]

29. Awful. Could this be the test Biden spoke of? n/t

[Renew Deal]

30. Would they ave to have the dog scanned for spy equipment?

Maybe a little listening or tracking device? :tinfoilhat:

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[Undercurrent]

34. One more thread about

Sarah Palin, and I'm going to faint!

[gabby garcia]

36. I like it like I like

a Chupacabra.

[calico1]

37. All dogs are loveable imo.

They can't help their looks.

[liberaldem4ever]

38. I think he's gorgeous!

Although I don't think they will, I wish they would take him. Those long ears are so cute. I used to have a hairless rat named Mickey and he was a very sweet loving pet.

[gblady]

39. ugly......

as a hairless cat!
not my style...

[BurtWorm]

40. I don't know... Something about that dog doesn't look very friendly...

[bklyncowgirl]

41. Extraterrestrial. nt

[Cosmic Charlie]

42. Take it, but Obama gets to rename it Tupac Amaru in homage to the Incan King and the late Thug Lifer

[InvisibleTouch]

43. The breed is also called the Inca Orchid...

...but not if you ask breeders, apparently. I met one at a dog show years ago and asked the handler if it was an Inca Orchid, to which she replied with great disdain, "Peruvian Hairless." Oh well. Can't hold the dog responsible for the owner's bad attitude. I love the hairless breeds, I think they're very cool (er ... no pun intended!).

[fed_up_mother]

44. This breed doesn't look very cuddly at all.

I'm sure it's a nice breed for some folks, but somehow I suspect the Obama girls want something real cuddly. :)

[chollybocker]

45. It wouldn't be a very good choice because the Obamas don't speak Peruvian.

LOL.

[iris27]

50. Peruvian? You mean Spanish? Or Quechua?

B-)

[Jennicut]

46. So ugly its cute.

[qwlauren35]

47. Wow! A kangadog.

Cross between a dog and a kangaroo. Frankly, I think it's adorable, and would happily recommend it to all of my pet allergic friends... if I didn't think it was probably expensive as all heck.

[Bramlet Abercrombie]

49. There are 64 liars in this thread. nt

[iris27]

51. Aww. Definitely loveable. There are cuter breeds out there, but there are

definitely uglier breeds too!

[Canuckistanian]

53. I don't care

As long as it's thoroughly vetted.

[BlooInBloo]

54. Get freak-dog the hell outta here, I say.

[GrizzlyMan]

55. I really hope they avoid a Foo Foo dog

Get one that projects strength and preferably one from a shelter.

[quakerboy]

56. I heard they are often toothless

Toothless dogs are creepy. Leave it.

[bigwillq]

57. I think it's cute!

:)

[doc03]

58. That is one ugly f---g dog. n/t

[busybl]

59. all dogs are lovable

[1corona4u]

60. It's so ugly, it's cute.

:-) I bet it's a sweet dog too.

[That Is Quite Enough]

61. I can't help it. I find *any* dog breed adorable.

Edited for subject clarity.

[MadBadger]

63. OH REAAAAALLLY

[That Is Quite Enough]

64. LOL. To be honest, I had to change my subject to "dog breeds" rather than individual dogs.

Ok, there are some fugly dogs out there. But I have yet to find an entire breed that's repulsive. :D

[gauguin57]

62. Maybe they should get an aye-aye instead of a puppy.

[AZBlue]

65. How can anyone think any dog is ugly? I don't get it.

Some people are seriously troubled.

[ecstatic]

66. Scary looking. Like a demon statue

I think that's called a gargoyle. :shrug:

[KakistocracyHater]

67. good magic

it may send a good message to those who've been watching....

[bridgit]

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