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212 GUIDE T O BREED S

AMERICAN HAIRLESS TERRIER

THIS DISTINCTIVE-LOOKING DOG WITH TERRIER TRAITS IS ALERT AND FRIENDLY AKC

Height range The first hairless Rat Terriers (see p.211) were the result
12–16 in (30–41 cm) of a genetic mutation but were then bred with each Large,
candle-
Weight range other to produce hairless puppies. Apart from its lack flame ears
12–15 lb (5–7 kg)
of hair, this is a typical, lively terrier. It needs a coat in
Round,
Life span 12–13 years winter to stay warm and to avoid sunburn in summer. expressive eyes
Origin USA Ears may be erect, semierect, or button.

Other colors Brown nose
matches head
Typical coloring
tan head
Any skin color
Smooth,
pink skin
Tan freckles Middle toe
become darker slightly longer
with sun than outer toes
exposure and
larger with age

PATTERDALE TERRIER

THIS INDEPENDENT AND TENACIOUS HUNTER-DIGGER NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED OWNER

Eyes set
Height range The isolated valleys of the Lake District in England each had their wide apart
10–15 in (25–38 cm) own terrier—this one originates from the village of Patterdale. It remains
Weight range popular in the UK but has gained favor in the United States, too.
11–13 lb (5–6 kg)
High-set,
It makes an excellent hunting companion since it never gives triangular,
Life span 13–14 years up on its prey. There are two coat types: smooth and broken. drop ears
Origin UK High-set tail

Other colors
Head reflects its
Staffordshire Bull
Terrier bloodlines
Red Liver or (see p.214)
bronze
Coarse,
black topcoat

Black and tan
Coats may be grizzled.
Smooth-coated

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