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American Hairless Terrier — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)
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American Hairless Terrier — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)
Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A small-to-medium, smoothly muscled terrier with an ideal height of 12–16 inches.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed is hairless but also has a coated form with a short, smooth, dense, sheened coat.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Any colour or combination is allowed except albino or merle; merle and albinism disqualify.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults are hanging ears, a bobtail or docked tail on the hairless variety, and a wire, broken or long coat on the coated variety.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is energetic, alert, curious and intelligent.
Sources
Verification file: pdf-raw/breed-standard/american_hairless_terrier_combined.txt
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