Visor in Vogue to the rescue! Monk is a rare breed; a Peruvian Inca Orchid! There are only about 800 of them in the United States. According to the FCI breed standard, the most important aspect of its appearance is its hairlessness. The dog may have short hair on top of its head, on its feet, and on the tip of its tail. In Peru, breeders tend to prefer completely hairless dogs; just like Monk! The full-coated variety is disqualified from conformation showing. The color of skin can be chocolate-brown, elephant grey, copper, or mottled. They can be totally one color or one color with tongue pink spots. Albinism is not allowed. The eye color is linked to the skin color. It is always brown, but dogs with light colors can have clearer eyes than darker-skinned dogs.
Protection against sunlight is recommended on lightly colored/white dogs. Even though Monk is a darker color his eyes are still sensitive to the sunlight. His new Visor in Vogue in Fire Engine Red helps provide him the critical protection to extend eyesight as he ages.