Irish Terrier breed information and pictures
The Irish Terrier is part of the Terrier group. The Irish Terrier is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Irish Terrier is Excellent. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Protection, Watch Dog The Irish Terrier lifestyle is Adaptable to any lifestyle; perfers active outdoor recreation
Irish Terriers are generally a healthy breed. It is important that when contacting a Irish Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Irish Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Irish Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Irish Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Irish Terrier breed standard.
Irish Terriers are generally a healthy breed. It is important that when contacting a Irish Terrier breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Irish Terrier from a petstore which commonly are known to support Irish Terrier puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Irish Terrier health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Irish Terrier breed standard.
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Irish Terrier
Group: Terrier
Size: Shoulder height: 46 - 50 cm (18 - 19.5 inches). Weight should be around 31 lbs.
Weight: 25-27 pounds
| Country of Origin: Ireland. |
| Character: This dog bonds very closely to its family. It is watchful, protective, and playful. |
| Temperment: Irish Terriers may want to fight other dogs, and need to be taught not to chase cats when young. They are friendly toward people and love children. |
| Coat: Outer coat is hard, but soft underneath. |
| Care: Hand-plucking of the hairs is necessary twice a year. Excessive hair around the pads of the feet must be trimmed and the ears must be kept clean. |
| Colour: Red to red wheaten |
| Comments: Fun loving, energetic companions that can be stubborn, but are willing to please once you've gained their loyalty. Their rollicking devil-may-care personality has made this dog very popular. The breed is sensitive and does not react well to harsh . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Hunting, Protection, Watch Dog |
The Irish Terrier is part of the Terrier group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Protection, Watch Dog The Irish Terrier lifestyle is Adaptable to any lifestyle; perfers active outdoor recreation