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Irish Terrier

Breed Profile

The Irish Terrier is considered one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to provide a separate class for Irish Terriers. The breed’s origin still remains to be elucidated. It is believed to have descended from the black and tan terrier-type dogs of Britain and Ireland, just like the Kerry Blue and Irish Soft-haired Wheaten Terriers in Ireland or the Welsh, Lakeland and Scottish Terriers in Great Britain. There is also speculation that the breed may share bloodlines with the Irish Wolfhound.

Temperament

The Irish Terrier was given life to be a companion, guard dog, and hunter. As such, he’s good-tempered, spirited, alert, and adaptable. He’s also brave, unheeding, curious, and devoted. This is an independent, intelligent, determined dog whose behaviour is unpredictable with other dogs.

Color & Coat

Coat: Their coat is dense and wiry, never so long as to obscure the body shape.

Color: The Irish Terrier is coloured golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten.

Living Environment

The Irish Terrier will fare well in an apartment provided it gets its sufficient fix of daily exercise. This breed is good with children. It is also known to be shy toward other pets and toward strangers. They will request their daily long and brisk walk.

Health

Irish Terrier is a generally healthy breed. The life expectancy is around 13-14 years. Most Irish Terriers do not exhibit signs of allergies towards foods. As they are small dogs, the breed has a very low incidence of hip dysplasia.