Irish Terrier

Life Span: 12 to 16 years

Availability: Easy to get

About Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier, also known as the Irish Red Terrier, has a rich heritage as a working farm dog. It originally was bred to control vermin, guard rural Irish farms and families and work as a reliable and skilled hunting companion, both in water and on land. The distinctive Irish Terrier is one the oldest of the four terrier breeds and is the only terrier that is always red in color.


The Irish Terrier is probably one of the oldest terrier breeds, the exact origin of the Irish Terrier has been lost to history. However, it is widely believed that the breed descends from the wirehaired black-and-tan terriers that graced Great Britain in the 1700s. Wheaten Terriers have also been suggested as possible contributors to this breed.

The breed rapidly spread to the United States. The first Irish Terrier was shown at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 1881, and the first Irish Terrier registered with the American Kennel Club was Aileen in 1885. The Irish Terrier Club of America was founded in 1896.

Irish terrier personality reflects the background of the early it, it is a family pet, guard dogs and dog; It is gentle and full of courage and good at sports. Lively and vibrant for Irish terrier is one of the most important, the opponents don't care, do not remember consequences of courage to win the "reckless daring dog".

Visits to Groomer- High

Drooling-No

Bath-Rare

Tolerance to heat-Basks in it

Tolerance to cold- Loves snow

Exercise Requirement-Lots

Under Coat-No

Colour- Red, Wheaten, Red Wheaten

Coat Type- Dense and Rough

Hair Length- Short

Hair Density-Dense

The Irish Terrier is a healthy breed and doesn't have any common health problems. If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. In Irish Terriers, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for :-

Elbow dysplasia

Hip dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Von Willebrand's Disease

Temperament
It is a family pet, guard dogs and dog; It is gentle and full of courage and good at sports. This bold, brave but friendly, tolerance of the dog has always been a master for men and women and children from danger and harm of protector. Its loyal dedication throughout his life, it is between family and dangerous side always fail protection wall. This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also shy toward other pets and shy toward strangers.

Training & Intelligence
Irish Terrier is difficult to train. They have a mind of their own and prefer that they be the ones in charge of the home. Training should be conducted with lots of treats and even more patience. Never treat an Irish Terrier harshly, as they will stop responding to you all together.Irish Terriers can pick up on tricks and can be graduated on to advanced obedience or agility training. These activities are a good way to keep the dog's mind active, as they require a lot of mental stimulation.

Breeding
Litter Size-4 to 6 puppies (approximately)

Complication in Breeding-No

Procreation
Irish Terrier are a healthy and sturdy breed . Generally a dog takes around 18 months to reach his or her full height and structure. It is advisable to breed your dogs after at least two years of age. If you are a first timer at breeding then taking a vets help.