Irish Terrier
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- Dog Breed Group
- Terrier Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Ireland, working farm dog.
- Life Expectancy
- 13 - 16 Years
- Color
- Whole-colored, red, red wheaten, or yellow-red; small amount of white on chest.
- Coat
- Harsh and wiry.
- Exercise Needs
- Exercise should consist of games with human contact, long walks on a leash and free run in a fenced yard.
- Temperament
- The Irish Terrier is determined and friendly. He makes a great watchdog and family pet. He responds well to training, but requir
- Good with Children
- Loves to play with children. Good with other pets, but will not stand for them to dominate him.
- Grooming Needs
- Regular brushing and combing will keep his coat in top notch condition. The more he is groomed, the more beautiful the coat will
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 18
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 18
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 27
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 25
- Health Issues
- Kidney or bladder stones, corns on the feet, hereditary urinary problems.v
- Living Conditions
- Apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise is given.
Breed Description
The Irish Terrier or Irish Red Terrier makes an excellent companion whether a playmate, hiker, watchdog or just a footwarmer. Loyal to ever member of the family, he is a top-notch terrier but is known for his fighting spirit. He is possible the oldest of the terrier breeds to have come from Ireland. Not much has been documented of his past, but he was used as a working farm dog and guard dog in Ireland for centuries.