American Hairless Terrier
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The American Hairless Terrier is a natural mutation of the Rat Terrier. It was recognized as a distinct breed in 2004.
Contrary to what is sometimes though, hairless does not mean Hypo-allergenic. People are allergic to dander and saliva for the most part and can as easily be allergic to a hairless dog as a furred one. Please make sure you don't have dog allergies before acquiring a AHT or any other dog.
The American Hairless Terrier is a small to medium sized, well-balanced, muscular dog with a sleek and elegant look. It comes in two sizes, miniature and standard. The miniature stands under 13inches tall. The miniature is 13inches to 18inches tall. They are alert, intelligent, and loving dogs. Their high energy makes them good playmates for children, and their intelligent and loving nature makes them loyal family members.
The American Hairless Terrier is different from the other hairless dog breeds native to other countries. The breeds most often seen are the Chinese Crested, the Xoloitzcuintli, and the Peruvian Inca Orchid. These breeds all have a few things in common: most evident is the hair on the head, feet, and tail on the hairless variety; missing, poor, or weak teeth; and skin problems. The American Hairless Terrier has a strong , full set of teeth, a totally hairless body (except for whiskers and eyebrows), and does not have the skin problems associated with the other hairless breeds. Another difference found between the breeds is that in the American Hairless Terrier the hairless gene is recessive, while the gene for hairlessness found in the ancient breeds is a lethal dominant.
Breed problems can be both inherited or diseases and disorders seen frequently in a breed and mode of inheritance unknown. Both are listed.
Breed problems
Deafness
As you can see, the puppies still have fur.
American Hairless Terrier Club
12508 Sam Furr Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
E-mail: Wudnshu@aol.com
The National American Hairless Terrier Alliance
P.O. Box 1353
Spotsylvania, VA. 22553
AHTZ4EVR@aol.com
American Hairless Terrier Association (AHTA)
E-mail: JohnLScott@aol.com
