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.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 5–6 kg · Female 6–7 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 30–41 cm · Female 30–41 cm
- Origin
- 1970s · United States
- Coat
- hairless, hairless
- Colors
- black, white, tan, sable, brindle, particolor
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- AHT
- Recognized by
- AKC, UKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise45 min per day