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The Ecuadorian Hairless Dog (in Spanish: Perro calvo dorado ecuatoriano) is a breed of hairless dog originated from Santa Elena Peninsula in Ecuador. It is now considered the rarest breed between the hairless
This breed is characterized by an almost total absence of hair on the body and head. It is an elegant animal, with long legs and reaches a height of 15-18 inches. One of the curiosities of the Ecuadorian dog is the absence of premolar teeth.
History
The Ecuadorian Hairless Dog is a descendant of the Peruvian Hairless Dog, having its origins in the neighboring country, is not declared an official breed only a variant of Peru, represented in the Inca pre-Columbian art from 300 B. C. Exists numerous figurines from Valdivia demonstrating a domestication of these animals as early as 4,500. B.C.
During the Spanish period its number was greatly reduced and confined to the coast of Gulf of Guayaquil, and is currently one of the rarest breeds of dog.