American Hairless Terrier
Friendly, loveable & inquisitive
Energetic, alert, and curious, the American Hairless Terrier is an active, small to medium-sized terrier. This affectionate, playful dog tends to be fearless and feisty. They are relatively easy to train and tend to get along with older, considerate children as well as other canines, cats, and other pets. The breed’s lack of fur makes the American Hairless Terrier a favourite of allergy sufferers. The history of the American Hairless Terrier was identical to that of the Rat Terrier until the 1970s—the American Hairless is the result of a rare, major mutation that occurred in a litter of Rat Terriers in 1972. A completely hairless puppy was born into a litter of normal Rat Terriers in Louisiana. This puppy, named Josephine, so won over her adoptive family with her sweet nature and intelligence that they bred her, leading to the development of a new breed. As the Rat Terrier breed's ancestors were bred to hunt rats and other vermin, today’s American Hairless retains a strong hunting instinct and is game for just about anything. This smart and curious breed excels at a variety of sports and activities. They also make good watchdogs as they bark at unfamiliar sounds.
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