American Hairless Terrier
Also called AHT
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Barely sheds
The American Hairless Terrier is a small to medium-sized breed of terrier that originated in the United States. It is the hairless variety of the Rat Terrier, and was developed by breeding selectively for the gene that causes the hairlessness. The Hairless variety is considered to have a more mellow and laid-back temperament than its coated counterpart, and is an active and intelligent breed that loves to please and stay busy. The breed stands between 12-16 inches at the shoulder and comes in a variety of colors.
- Weight
- 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 12–16 in (30–41 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Hairless
- Origin
- Louisiana, United States (1970s)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Polite with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Curious
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Coat colours
Black, brindle, particolor, sable, tan and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11–13 lb (5–6 kg) | 13–15 lb (6–7 kg) |
| Height | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) | 12–16 in (30–41 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an American Hairless Terrier
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Breeds of a similar size
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Sources
- Official Standard of the American Hairless Terrier - AKC (opens in a new tab)
- American Hairless Terrier - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- American Hairless Terrier - All About Dogs | Orvis (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).