How long does a American Hairless Terrier live?

The American Hairless Terrier has a life span of 12–14 years.

How big does a American Hairless Terrier get?

Males weigh 5–6 kg and females 6–7 kg. Height ranges from 30–41 cm.

Is the American Hairless Terrier hypoallergenic?

No, the American Hairless Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.

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American Hairless Terrier

Terrier Group

Height 30–41 cm
Weight 5–6 kg 6–7 kg
Life span 12–14 years
Exercise 45 min/day

energetic
alert
curious
intelligent
affectionate
loyal

The American Hairless Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from United States, Louisiana (1970s). Males weigh 5–6 kg and females 6–7 kg. It stands 30–41 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The American Hairless Terrier is a small to medium-sized breed of terrier that originated in the United States. It is the hairless variety of the Rat Terrier, and was developed by breeding selectively for the gene that causes the hairlessness. The Hairless variety is considered to have a more mellow and laid-back temperament than its coated counterpart, and is an active and intelligent breed that loves to please and stay busy. The breed stands between 12-16 inches at the shoulder and comes in a variety of colors.

Group: Terrier Group
Origin: United States, Louisiana (1970s)
Coat: hairless · black, white, tan, sable, brindle, and particolor
Also known as: AHT
Recognized by: AKC, UKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: bba868bb-71ce-4e66-9970-861fb5af642f

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average American Hairless Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org en.wikipedia.org orvis.com

American Hairless Terrier FAQ

How long does a American Hairless Terrier live?: The American Hairless Terrier has a life span of 12–14 years.
How big does a American Hairless Terrier get?: Males weigh 5–6 kg and females 6–7 kg. Height ranges from 30–41 cm.
Is the American Hairless Terrier hypoallergenic?: No, the American Hairless Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the American Hairless Terrier in?: The American Hairless Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/bba868bb-71ce-4e66-9970-861fb5af642f/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.