Longevity
Life expectancy
It lives on average from 14 to 16 years.
Build
A robust breed?
Robust and active, it is not very prone to disease; its skin, however, requires careful protection.
Watch points
What to watch for
You must protect its skin from the sun with a suitable cream or light clothing, cover it in cold weather, and monitor the kneecaps and hips as with other small terriers.
Sunburns : Its bare skin burns easily in the sun.
Patellar dislocation : Possible as in many small terriers.
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease : Affects the head of the femur in small dogs.
Skin irritations : Scratches, acne or contact allergies on bare skin.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Hairless, it is sensitive to cold as well as sunburn. A coat in winter and sun protection in summer are essential.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
Active, it keeps the line if it is sufficiently spent. The ration must be weighed.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Apply sunscreen suitable for dogs before going out in the sun.
- Put a coat on them in cold weather.
- Regularly clean their skin with a gentle product.
Vaccination
American Hairless Terrier vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a American Hairless Terrier? Like all dogs, the American Hairless Terrier receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for American Hairless Terrier is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult American Hairless Terrier vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your American Hairless Terrier?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy American Hairless Terrier
A check of the kneecaps, hips (Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease) and an eye examination of breeding dogs are recommended.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
