American Hairless Terrier Puppies for Sale

American Hairless Terrier Puppies for Sale: About the Breed

Developed during the 1970s by breeder Edwin Scott, the American Hairless Terrier descended by chance from purebred, coated Rat Terriers. With the awareness of allergy sufferers to this unique breed they become popular in the United States and such countries as England, Finland, and Canada. American Hairless Terrier's are the first Hairless breed to have originated in the United States.

Character

Small to medium in size, the American Hairless Terrier is agile, active, and smoothly muscled. They are elegant, compact, exhibit a confident appearance, and have an inquisitive expression.

Temperament

Affectionate, playful, and loving, the American Hairless Terrier is also fearless and fiesty. They do best with older, considerate children or children they have been with since puppyhood. They do well with dogs, cats, and other household pets. The American Hairless Terrier breed is typically very social and friendly with strangers but can also be territorial. They make good watchdogs as they will bark to alert their family to visitors and out of the ordinary sounds.

Care

The skin of the American Hairless Terrier must be protected from both heat and cold; sunscreen in the Summer, a sweater in the Winter. Regular bathing is recommended using a mild shampoo. To prevent dry skin, lotion should be applied. The nails should be checked and kept trimmed. American Hairless Terrier's are prone to skin rashes.

Coat

The American Hairless Terrier comes in two different varieties: Hairless and Coated. In the Hairless variety puppies are born with a fine, soft "down" that diminishes by the age of 8 weeks leaving the puppy hairless. In the Coated variety the coat is dense, short, smooth, and sleek.

Training

The American Hairless Terrier is easily trained. Early socialization and obedience are recommended. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

The American Hairless Terrier breed is active indoors and is generally suited for city and apartment living. Ideally, a small or medium-sized securely fenced yard is best as the American Hairless Terrier thrives on off-lead play.

Weight

5-16 lbs

Height

7-16 inches

Cost

Looking for a American Hairless Terrier puppy with a superior lineage? Are you trying to determine how much a American Hairless Terrier with breeding rights and papers would cost? You should expect to pay a premium for a American Hairless Terrier puppy with breeding rights or show quality with papers. You should budget anywhere from $5,075 upwards to $5,365 or even more for American Hairless Terrier puppies for sale with top breed lines and a superior pedigree. The average cost for all American Hairless Terrier puppies for sale is $5,220.

Color Variations

Curious about the color palette of American Hairless Terrier puppies? You'll discover a captivating array of hues and patterns that define their distinctive personalities. Below you will find common and rare coat colors for the American Hairless Terrier breed. *Remember, coat colors often change as a puppy grows older and cannot be guaranteed to remain constant.

• Black
• Blue
• Chocolate
• Gray
• Liver
• Red
• Sable
• Silver
• White

Name Variations

Searching for common aliases for American Hairless Terrier puppies? Ever wondered what other names people use for this breed? Find your answer to what other people call the American Hairless Terrier by exploring their affectionate nicknames or monikers below. This list will help you in your search for AHT puppies and even AHTerrier puppies for sale as they relate to the American Hairless Terrier breed.

• AHT
• AHTerrier
• American Hairless
• Hairless Terrier