American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier
Two American Hairless Terrier dogs with spotted coats stand alert on grass, looking in the same direction.
Photo courtesy of American Hairless Terrier Breed Club

Meet the American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier (AHT) derived from the Rat Terrier breed was developed in the United States in the early 1970s. These alert and curious dogs are usually hairless but can also have a coat. Like most terriers, its ancestors were bred to hunt rats and other vermin. Today, the AHT is a lively, intelligent and friendly companion who loves to be indoors with its owner. The American Hairless Terrier is a smoothly muscled, active, small-to-medium size terrier whose trainability makes it a perfect choice for such dog sports as Obedience and Agility. The American hairless Terrier will be shown in the Terrier Group.

Breed Group:

Terrier

Breed Personality:

Friendly, Smart, Sociable, Outgoing

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 16
Max Height
(inches): 16
Max Weight
(lbs): 16

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (1/5)
Grooming Needs (1/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (3/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (5/5)
Energy Level (3/5)
Barking Level (3/5)

Breed Variations

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