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American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier originated in the United States in the 1970s as a naturally hairless mutation of the Rat Terrier, initially valued for vermin control while being suitable for people sensitive to dog hair and shedding. Despite lacking a coat, it retained the agility, alertness, and determination of its working ancestors, along with a lively and curious temperament. Today, the American Hairless Terrier is an intelligent, energetic, and affectionate companion that thrives on interaction, training, and active play, adapting well to family life while requiring protection from extreme temperatures and sun exposure.
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The breed arose in the USA from a hairless puppy born in 1972 in a litter of rat terriers. From it a separate hairless line was deliberately bred. The FCI does not recognise the breed; it is registered by the American United Kennel Club.
Lively, bright and affectionate. It has the temperament of a terrier in a more sociable form — closely bonded to the family and poor at being left alone. It is alert and will give warning.
It has no coat, and that makes care harder rather than easier: the skin is washed and moisturised, protected with sunscreen in summer and with clothing in winter. Up to an hour of exercise a day.
The absence of coat means sensitivity to sun and cold and a tendency to skin irritation and acne. Patellar luxation and inherited eye disease are watched. The breed is otherwise healthy and long-lived.
For a flat and a family that is mostly at home; suitable for a first-time owner. Often recommended to allergy sufferers. Wrong where the dog spends time outdoors unsupervised.
Working terrier; today a companion.
Companion; dog sports.
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