American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier is an energetic, very quick and alert little dog. These dogs love to play and are very busy determined hunters.
These small dogs are very friendly and affectionate. To keep these dogs tolerant of other pets and dogs they need to be well socialised from an early age.
American Hairless Terrier Facts
Good with Children:
Easy to Train:
Good with Other Pets:
Vital Statistics
Size: 18-71 cm (7 -16 in)
Weight: 2.5 -7 kg (5 -16 lb)
Coat: Hairless with bits of fur on head, feet and tail.
Colour: Pink skin with grey, black or red spots.
Lifespan: 14 – 16 years
Special Characteristics
The American Hairless Terrier is alert and loves company, expect lots of playtime.
Exercise Requirements
These little dogs require a medium amount of exercise and will be very active at home and when out and about on walks.
Attitude Towards:
Owners: Very affectionate and devout towards their owners.
Children: Energetic little dog that loves to be around children. Could be injured by children in boisterous play.
Other Pets: Could well be problematic with small pets in the household.
Strangers: Will be okay towards strangers if socialised well with unfamiliar people often.
Other Unfamiliar Dogs: Fairly good with other dogs as long as they have been socialised with them from an early age.
What to Watch Out For
Nothing really here to mention that will be of any real concern. This breed will be active around the house indoors, so be prepared to play games every day to burn up their energy and keep them content and happy.
Because these little guys have sweat glands they will not drool to balance their body heat. Being hairless they will need to wear a little coat in the cold weather to keep them warm.
Health Risks
Surprisingly these dogs do not suffer from skin problems like other hairless breeds. In the sun you will need to protect their skin, because they have no hair of course.
Some are known to get rashes on their skin from a grass allergy, however this is not a major concern. You should also apply lotion to their skin to stop it from getting dry.
Ideal Owner
The ideal owner of the American Hairless Terrier would be someone that loves to exercise and is very active. You will have to enjoy playing and have the time to do so to keep the dog happy and content.
These breeds are particularly good for allergy sufferers. If you suffer from dog allergies then this is the breed for you, this is without doubt one of the best small dog breeds for allergy sufferers.