Irish Terrier

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Irish Red Terrier
Country of Origin: Ireland
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
National Kennel Club (NKC): Recognized
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier

The Irish Terrier is a medium, racy terrier with a long head, small V-shaped folded ears, and a harsh red coat. The outline is longer than many terriers, built for vermin work and for following the hunt.

A wiry, daredevil terrier for a house and yard; coat stripping, a ready voice, and more fire than a quiet apartment usually wants.

The Irish Terrier is one of the older terrier breeds of Ireland, used to kill vermin and as a farm and family dog. It is sometimes called the daredevil. The AKC and UKC both place it in the Terrier Group.

Height: 18 inches
Weight: 25–27 pounds
Color: Bright red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten
Coat: Harsh and wiry, with a softer undercoat
Lifespan: 13–15 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

Irish Terriers are typically bold, loyal to their household, and game. They can be dog-aggressive if they are not socialized. They need more work than a quiet lap-dog life.

Training

Be consistent and start socialization early. They learn quickly and will take advantage of soft rules.

Care and grooming

Brush the harsh coat weekly and strip it a few times a year. Keep the furnishings tidy.

Shedding

Low.

Health

Irish Terriers are generally hardy. Urinary stones and hip dysplasia can occur in some lines; keep the dog lean.

Crosses that include the Irish Terrier

These hybrid pages list this breed as a parent. Open a name to see the other contributing breed.

Irish Troodle

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