It needs frequent baths and protection from the elements. All hairless dogs need frequent baths and the American Hairless Terrier is no exception. Although the AHT does not typically suffer from skin irritations sometimes seen in other hairless dog breeds, keeping your AHT's skin clean is vital to preventing dirty, clogged skin pores. Weekly baths are the minimum, but bathing every 2-3 days is ideal, especially if you use sunscreen on your dog. Caring for the AHT's skin is much like caring for your own skin.
Clean skin is healthy skin.
Bathing the American Hairless Terrier is an easy job, just shampoo the dog with a mild dog shampoo and rinse. After the bath, towel dry the dog and keep warm until dry. This is also a good time to clean ears, brush teeth, and clip nails. Protection from the elements The American Hairless Terrier has pink skin with brown, red, or black spots. The AHT can tolerate some sun without sunprotection, but if you plan to stay in the sun for a longer period of time, sunscreen or a shirt is a must.