Recessive Genes
The American Hairless Terrier (AHT) is the only dog breed with a recessive gene. Unlike the hairlessness resulting from dominant genes, the AHT has no dental, skin or other health issues associated with the dominant gene hairless breeds. The only AHT distinguishing characteristics from its coated Rat Terrier foundation stock is its hairlessness. Other distinguishing features, such as colors and size, have been breeder-induced.
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