American Hairless Terrier

In 1998 the breed gained recognition as the American Hairless Terrier by the American Rare Breeds Association and the National Rat Terrier Club. Canada was the first country outside the US to gain recognition, by Canadian Rarities in 1999. In 1999 the breed was recognized as Rat Terrier, Hairless Variety by the United Kennel Club. The UKC is the only governing body that recognizes the breed. While this organization is a national body, the breed is waiting for an international official breakthrough.
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In the US the American Hairless Terrier Association is the provisional breed club. Other National Breed Clubs around the world include the Canadian American Hairless Terrier Association and the Japanese Hairless American Terrier Club.
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Description
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The American Hairless Terrier is a smoothly muscled, active, small-to-medium terrier. The AHT is different from the other hairless dog breeds native to other countries. The breeds most often seen are the Chinese Crested, the Xoloitzcuintli, and the Peruvian Inca Orchid. These breeds all have a few things in common: most evident is the hair on the head, feet, and tail on the hairless variety; missing, poor, or weak teeth; and skin problems. The American Hairless Terrier has a strong , full set of teeth, a totally hairless body (except for whiskers and eyebrows), and does not have the skin problems associated with the other hairless breeds. Another difference found between the breeds is that in the American Hairless Terrier the hairless gene is recessive, while the gene for hairlessness found in the ancient breeds is a lethal dominant.
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American Hairless Terrier Dog Directory
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• American Hairless Terrier Association

- Breed standard, newsletter, code of ethics, message board, and membership application.

• Brucin's

- Photographs, litter announcements, and their puppy questionnaire. Ravenna, Ohio.

• Casa Condie

- Features kennel history, photos and litter announcements. Texas.

• Keoghs

- Photographs, pedigrees, and litter announcements. Black Creek, British Columbia, Canada.

• KnD Kennels

- Raising Rat Terriers and American Hairless Terriers. Kennel history, breed information, litter announcements, and pictures. Denison, Texas.

• Liberty Kennel

- Photograph album, kennel history, and allergy information. Florida.

• Valley

- Pictures and breeding plans. Ontario, Canada.

• Woodland Manor Kennels

- Kennel history, litter announcements, and photographs. Florida.

• Zion Kennel

- Breed history and description, care tips, allergy advice, photographs, and litter announcements. Essex, England.