Khala
Also called Hairless Khala, Bolivian Hairless Dog
From Bolivia, South America.1
Coat and looks how to spot one
hairless
Known as a hairless type of dog, part of the small group of South American hairless dogs.1
The story where it all began
The Khala is a little-documented hairless dog from Bolivia. It appears in Desmond Morris's dictionary of world dog breeds and in lists of hairless dogs, but it has never been taken up by a kennel club registry, so reliable detail on its size and character is scarce.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
- 1
It belongs to a small family of South American hairless dogs that also includes the unregistered Argentine Pila and Ecuadorian Hairless Dog.1
- 2
Only three hairless breeds have worldwide kennel club recognition: the Chinese Crested, the Xoloitzcuintle and the Peruvian Inca Orchid. The Khala is not among them.1
Recognised by the official bits
- None
- Not a registered breed with any major kennel club; Wikipedia lists the Hairless Khala of Bolivia among unregistered hairless dog types, citing Desmond Morris's Dogs (2001), p. 596.1
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Khala. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 8every year
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- Wikipedia: Hairless dog en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, hairless type, registration status, facts
- Wikipedia: List of dog breeds en.wikipedia.orgused for listing of Khala, citing Morris 2001 p. 596
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.