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 ...

At first the idea seemed crazy, the thought of owning a hairless dog. Dogs are furry and fluffy creatures, you told yourself, made for petting and nuzzling into their soft and luscious coats. And yet ...

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 ...