How long does a American Hairless Terrier live?

The listed lifespan for a American Hairless Terrier is 14–16 years.

How tall is a American Hairless Terrier?

The listed height for a American Hairless Terrier is 12–16 in.

Is a American Hairless Terrier good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a American Hairless Terrier is 5 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a American Hairless Terrier?

The AKC energy score for a American Hairless Terrier is 3 out of 5.

Terrier Group

American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier is a medium dog in the Terrier Group. Adult weight is 12–28 lb, height is 12–16 in, and the listed lifespan is 14–16 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Curious, Energetic.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

American Hairless Terrier dog — Photo: Mace Ojala · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan14–16 years

Weight12–28 lb

SizeMedium GroupTerrier Group

Height

12–16 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

1 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 59 single-size medium breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 15 years is about 1.7 years longer than the 13.3-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 20 lb is about 14.1 lb lighter than the 34.1 lb average for those medium breeds.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as hairless, short. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Terrier Group. Shedding scores 1 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 108 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Patella Evaluation, Hip Evaluation, and Cardiac Exam. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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