American Hairless Terrier

Information

Name : American Hairless Terrier

Other Names : AHT

Origin : United states

Size Type : Medium Dog Breed

Breed Group : Toy dog breeds

Life span : 14-16 years

Litter Size : 3-5 puppies

Temperament : Intelligent, Energetic, Playful

Height : Height: 7 - 16 inches (18 - 41 cm)

Weight : Weight: 5 - 16 pounds (2.5 - 7 kg)

Colors : 19 different color variations; Apricot, Black, Black Sable Red, Blue, Blue Fawn, Chocolate, Lemon, Lilac Dilute, Red, Red Sable, Seal, White & Apricot, White & Black, White & Blue, White & Blue Fawn, White & Chocolate, White & Lemon,White & Red, White Black & Red, Black & Tan, Black Brindle, Black Brindle & White, Black Tan & White, Blue & Tan, Blue Brindle, Blue Brindle & White, Blue Fawn & White, Blue Tan & White, Chocolate & Tan, Chocolate Brindle, Lemon & White, Red & Tan, Red & White, Red Brindle, Red Brindle & White.

Puppy Price : $300-$2,000

Body type

In build they resemble their forefathers the Rat terrier. The Hairless terrier is a muscular dog, with strong chest, back and legs. They have erect ears best described as "bat ears" the hairless genetic is a recessive trait, whenever two hairless dogs are bred together they always produce hairless offspring.

Coat

They are hairless, the only hair they have is whiskers and eye brows.

Characteristics

Good with Kids : 83 %

Cat Friendly : 83 %

Dog Friendly : 83 %

Trainability : 66 %

Shedding : 16 %

Watchdog : 16 %

Intelligence : 83 %

Grooming : 16 %

Popularity : 50 %

Adaptability : 33 %

Hypoallergenic : No

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Overview

The American Hairless Terrier is a breed of it's own being the first hairless breed originating in the United states. They are still a newer breed, that isn't as common. They are truly one of a kind, as many of their African and Asian counterparts have major health issues related to the hairless gene, this breed has maintained to be healthy and life a long life. They are identical to the rat terrier in personality and build, they love to be outdoors and are always adventuring, they are ideal for anyone with allergies, they are easy to train and even easier to groom. The AHT is a truly unique breed. They don't do well in cold environments, or extremely hot. Sun screen should be worn when exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.

Color

19 different color variations;
Apricot, Black, Black Sable Red, Blue, Blue Fawn, Chocolate, Lemon, Lilac Dilute, Red, Red Sable, Seal, White & Apricot, White & Black, White & Blue, White & Blue Fawn, White & Chocolate, White & Lemon,White & Red, White Black & Red, Black & Tan, Black Brindle, Black Brindle & White, Black Tan & White, Blue & Tan, Blue Brindle, Blue Brindle & White, Blue Fawn & White, Blue Tan & White, Chocolate & Tan, Chocolate Brindle, Lemon & White, Red & Tan, Red & White, Red Brindle, Red Brindle & White.

7 Different patterns;

Brindle,
Brindle Points,
Sable,
Tan Markings,
Tan Points,
White Markings,
White Markings/ Tan points

Health Problems

The American Hairless Terrier is a healthy breed, compared to the rest of the hairless breeds. It's common to see skin rashes, that usually go away on their own. They do need protection from the cold, whether that is a sweater or other forms of dog clothing. They do not have sweat glands, so they can face heat exhaustion if being outside to long.

Exercises

They are fairly active and require at least 20-30 minutes of exercise every day. They can tear up your yard if you leave them unattended and not exercised for long periods of time. They love playing fetch, or just running around in the yard, Long walks is also suitable for this breed. They can be apartment dwellers if they get the necessary exercise.

Origin

The American Hairless Terrier originated in the United states in 1972 when a litter of rat terrier had a completely hairless puppy. It became the loved pet of Willie and Edwin Scott of Louisiana, USA. They named their hairless dog Josephine. Josephine only had one hairless dog in her first 8 years, it wasn't until one of her last breeding she had a litter of two hairless pups, One male One Female. The Scotts produced this breed playing close attention to the well being and health of the breed. This breed is truly remarkable while breeding the hairless gene, health has never been sacrificed.

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