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 1,700 of these dogs are in Argentina, they are predominantly found in the Salta province in the north of the country.[2]

Argentine pila dog
Dog & bitch Argentine pila dogs
OriginArgentina
Breed statusNot recognised as a breed 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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