Breed Description
The Irish Terrier is a compact, medium-sized active breed that originated in Ireland. This terrier has a slender, elegant body that makes it move quickly and lightly. The typical average weight of the Irish Terrier is 27 pounds for males and 25 pounds for females, while both the male and female have an average height of 18 inches.
Coat
The coat of the Irish Terrier is dense and wiry. Its quality is rich and it will look a bit broken. Their fur comes in golden red, bright red, and wheaten red, often black at birth.
Exercise
Originally bred to work actively, the Irish Setter requires a great deal of regular exercise. They will need at least long daily brisk walks. Giving them enough area to move freely off leash is a great way to get this exercise done well.
Temper
Primarily bred to control vermin on Irish farms, the Irish Terrier is also known to be an excellent guardian of the home and family. The Irish Terrier now maintains to be a ratter. While their independence and courage add to their positive traits, the owner needs to be able to understand that they are big dogs in a somewhat small body. First-time owners should ensure a sincere dedication to providing consistent socialization and training in order to bring out the wonderful and charming temperament of this breed.
Overview
Also known as the Irish Red Terrier, the Irish Terrier has a keen sense of smell and is therefore a great hunting dog that specializes in hunting rabbits and otters.
Watch out
The Irish Terrier’s wiry, dense coat is known to shed slightly. Their coat is easy to care for, with combing and brushing once or twice a week, and it is recommended that the coat be properly trimmed twice a year. Bathing is done only when necessary.
Training
The Irish Terrier is an intelligent and highly trainable breed, although owners need to be able to understand that they can be stubborn and headstrong at times. This breed does best with firm training at the earliest age possible. Trainers should keep in mind that although they may appear affectionate towards people, they are very aggressive towards other dogs and should never be trusted with small non-canine pets.
Due to the protective instinct of the Irish Terrier, it is important that they become well socialized with other people as soon as possible to avoid developing the habit of biting and biting. Some owners often go to a professional trainer to start training, but once owners get the idea of basic training, they can train themselves.
character
The Irish Terrier is a feisty, brave little dog that is generally friendly and affectionate with people, including children. This breed is a loyal and devoted family pet. They should always be supervised when around other dogs, as the male counterpart of this breed is known to be stubborn and fearless, and if threatened they will be willing to fight no matter what.