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The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a scrappy, medium sized terrier who is mainly used for working. Known as a tough little Irish dog with great strength. The dog is longer than tall and has a double coat of medium length, they should give the appearance of great substances for their size. They also have a very distinctive head with half-pricked ears, along with bowed forequarters with turned out feet.
Height: 12.5 - 14 inches (maximum)
Weight: Males, Females, 35-35 pounds.
Colors: Brindle, blue, wheaten
Coat: Breed is double coated, harsh-textured, weather-resistant outer coat is a of medium length. The undercoat is soft.
Temperament: Has great courage when called upon, otherwise the Glen of Imaal Terrier is fairly calm and gentle.
With Children: Good
With Pets: Good with other dogs, sometimes they will chase cats.
Special Skills: Known for intelligence and the ability to learn quickly.
Watch-dog: Good
Guard-dog: Good
Care and Exercise: Regular brushing, strip the coat once or twice a year. Regularly plucking of hair in the ear canals. Daily exercise. Glen of Imaal Terriers love to swim, but are not the best swimmers.
Training: Will respond to positive praising. They make excellence candidates for obedience training.
Learning Rate: Glen of Imaal Terriers can be stubborn and independent,
Activity: They are very active and agile, always ready to get up and go.
Living Environment: A fenced yard is a must, they are also diggers and should be supervised in the yard.
Health Issues: Tendency to overeat, skin defects, PRA
Life Span: 10 - 14 years
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Country of Origin: Ireland
History: The Glen of Imaal Terrier comes from the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. They cousins to the Kerry Blue Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Terrier. Originally bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, and hunt fox and badger, they are tough little Irish dogs, known for being a working terrier.
First Registered by the AKC: October 2004
AKC Group: Terrier
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Registries: FCI, UKC, FSS, TKC
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