All about Irish Terrier breed
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Origin
Temperament
Training
Interesting facts
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Appearance
Gallery
Origin
Temperament
Training
Interesting facts
Appearance
Gallery
Origin
Temperament
Training
Interesting facts
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Origin
Temperament
Training
Interesting facts

Irish Terrier

Other names: Irish Red Terrier
Like many other Irish dogs, representatives of this breed are self-confident, strong dogs. But be prepared for the fact that when you take an Irish Terrier home, you will have to take care of its upbringing, because sometimes their independence can go beyond all limits.
Withers height
43-46
16.9-18.1
cminch
cm inch 
weight
11-12
24.2-26.4
kglbs
kg lbs 
life span
11-13 years
country of origin
fur length
breed origin

Appearance

These medium-sized dogs have slender, strong body with a long, confident neck. The limbs are of medium length, but quite strong. Athletic physique, as well as a beautiful funny face that amuses with its beard. Small round dark eyes with an understanding bold look. Triangular semi-standing ears are located and should hang on the cartilage. A thick wide tail of medium length should not fall over the back. Irish Terriers have hard, not very long hair, slightly elongated on the face, forming a beard, and the color can only be red and wheat.
Eye colour
Fur colour
Ears
Eyes shape
Fur length
Fur type
Head shape
Tail
Eye colour
Fur colour
Ears
Eyes shape
Fur length
Fur type
Head shape
Tail

Origin

Dogs of this breed are very old terriers that lived side by side with people for many centuries and always helped their owners. The ancestors of these dogs could have been: a black and tan terrier (now this breed is considered extinct), and a larger wheaten terrier. Despite such a long history, Irish Terriers were presented as a separate breed only in 1875 at an exhibition in Scotland. And very quickly, five years after that, Irish Terriers managed to become the fourth most popular breed in Great Britain. In America, these dogs were recognized as a separate breed almost simultaneously with England, in 1881.
Origin countries

Temperament

Representatives of this breed have a good friendly nature, not only in the circle of their family but even with strangers, so do not expect that representatives of this breed can be used for guarding functions. But be careful if you have Irish Terriers with other small pets, especially cats or rodents. Also, be prepared for the fact that if you fail to take the position of a leader, you will be regularly run away from and disrespected. Irish Terriers also do not communicate very well with other dogs, but education plays a major role here. These dogs treat children well, but it is better to explain to the child how to behave correctly. In the family, Irish Terriers love everyone equally and rarely single out one owner.
Activity Level:
Active

Training

This breed of dogs needs training and behavior formation from an early age, as Irish Terriers are used to listening only to themselves. Therefore, the owner must be consistent, moderately strict, and gentle. In no case do not use aggressive or cruel methods, this can have a very bad effect on the dog's psyche. Always nurture good traits in the dog and make the learning process interesting and varied so that the dog likes it.
Activity Level:
Active

Interesting facts

  • Irish Terriers were the focus of a major scandal that resulted in the banning of ear cropping for the breed, and by extension, for all.
  • There is an assumption that Irish Terriers are the oldest terriers in the world.
  • During World War II, Irish Terriers were very helpful to the military in searching for the wounded and delivering mail.
  • These dogs are unlikely to be suitable for inexperienced owners.

Keeping conditions

Diet preferences
Grooming
Common health issues
Diet preferences
Grooming
Common health issues
Irish Terriers need a necessarily balanced diet, which will be saturated with all the necessary vitamins. If you want to feed your dog with natural products, the diet should include meat, meat offal, cereals, fermented milk products, vegetables, fruits, sea fish cleaned from bones. It is also desirable to have a vitamin-mineral complex. If you want to feed your dog with dry food, it must be no lower than premium grade, and also make sure that the dog always has water. In no case do not mix food with natural products, this can put a lot of strain on the Irish Terriers liver.
The wiry coat of this breed is fairly easy to groom, and pet dogs (rather than show dogs) need stripping only once or twice a year. When groomed properly, the Irish Terrier coat will protect the dog from rain and cold. A properly cared-for Irish Terrier does not shed either. The coat must be stripped by hand or a non-cutting knife to retain its weather-resistant qualities. This does not hurt the dog when done properly. Keeping the skin above the stripped section taut with the other hand helps especially where the skin is looser, i.e. belly and chest. Never cut the coat; use your fingers or a non-cutting knife. If the coat is clipped, it loses color and becomes softer, thus losing its weather-resistant characteristics. For the same reason, the coat should not be washed too often, as detergents take away the natural skin oils. Most Irish terriers only need washing when dirty. When stripping, the coat may be "taken down" entirely to leave the dog in the undercoat until a new coat grows in. For a pet, this should be done at least twice a year. Cut the nails of your pet once every 10 days and do not forget about the hygiene of the ears, which must be cleaned with a special lotion at least 3 times a week. Be sure to wipe their eyes with a wet cotton pad, and also brush your dog's teeth with a special paste or treats.
Grooming intencity:
Easy to groom
In general, representatives of this breed have good health, but there is still a list of possible diseases that your Irish Terriers can suffer from:
  • Hip dysplasia.
  • Dysplasia of the elbow joint.
  • Hypothyroidism.
  • Von Willebrand's disease.
  • Thrombopathy.
  • Diseases related to the eyes. In any case, do not neglect the health of your Irish Terriers and always consult a veterinarian if you feel that something is wrong.
  • References

    1. Irish Terrier Wikipedia article https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Terrier
    2. Irish Terrier Wikipedia article https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Terrier