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Irish Terrier Breed Profile
Known for their robust look, the Irish Terrier is a breed with distinctive appearance and personality. This non-shedding dog is a medium-sized terrier that looks very similar to the Wirehaired Fox Terrier. Bred for active work, this affectionate breed loves brisk walks and plays hard with active children. ITs, as they are sometimes called, are a spirited dog and can be hot-tempered, reckless, and courageous. With their strong protective instinct, this breed does well when socialized and trained early. Irish Terriers can do ok in apartments as long as they get sufficient, daily exercise. With firm training and daily exercise, they tend to be well-mannered indoors.
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Irish Terrier Links:
Irish
Terrier Rescue Groups
Irish
Terrier Club Of America
Irish Terrier Facts:
Grooming: The harsh, double coat
is easy to groom and doesn’t tangle easily.
Social Skills: Provide early
socialization and firm training. Can be quite a handful.
Personality: Very affectionate,
loyal, playful, and inquisitive. Keep on leash when outdoors. Not
trustable with other household pets.
Children: Very good with older
respectful children.
Housing: Very active, will need
room to exercise, and run. Fenced yards are ideal for them. Likes to
dig and chase things.
Exercise: High. Needs lots of
exercise.
Training: Intelligent. Trains
easily - begin early training. Train with positive reinforcement.
Health: Not prone to to any
major hereditary disorders. More information on Irish
Terrier inherited health disorders.
History: The modern Irish
Terrier remains a "ratter" at heart and is an exterminator of den
animals. This is probably the oldest of all terrier breeds, going back
2000 years ago, however, the earliest images come from a painting in
1700's. Irish Terriers became popular in England during the late
1800's. They have been used for police work, military work, guarding,
hunting, and tracking. Today, ITs are mainly companion dogs
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