MediumTerrier Group

American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier descends from a single hairless Rat Terrier puppy born in 1972 in Louisiana.

Calculate American Hairless Terrier age

Lifespan15 yrrange 14–16

SizeMediumTerrier Group

Weight12–28 lb5.4–12.7 kg

Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11

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About

About the American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier descends from a single hairless Rat Terrier puppy born in 1972 in Louisiana. The hairless coat gene is recessive and distinct from the Chinese Crested or Xolo hairless patterns. AKC recognition dates to 2016.

Aging

How American Hairless Terriers age

Not in RVC VetCompass; breed-standard estimates indicate 14-16 years. Skin issues from hairless coat (sunburn, photosensitivity, dermatitis) define welfare concerns; patellar luxation and Legg-Calvé-Perthes are secondary OFA-tracked inherited issues.

Lifespan deep-diveAvg 15 yr · range 14–16 Senior careSenior at 7 · geriatric at 11 Common health issues8 tracked conditions

Physical

Physical characteristics

Weight: 12–28 lb(5.4–12.7 kg)
Height: 12–16 in(30.5–40.6 cm)
Coat type: Hairless
Colors: ApricotBlackBlack Sable RedBlueBlue FawnChocolateLemonLilac DiluteRedRed SableWhite & ApricotWhite & Black

Temperament

How American Hairless Terriers tend to show up around their people, other dogs, and the world.

curiousenergeticalertaffectionate

Energy
3/5
Trainability
5/5
Good with kids
5/5
Good with other dogs
3/5
Shedding
1/5

Health

Common health issues

Full health profile

Low prevalencetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Low prevalencetypical onset ~5 yr
Primary Lens Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Primary Lens Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Low prevalencetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.