Irish Terrier Dog Breed
- Size
- Small
- Height
- 18 inches at the shoulders
- Weight
- Males - 27 pounds, Females – 25 pounds
- Coat
- Short and Wiry
- Color
- Bright red, golden red, red wheaten, wheaten
- Energy
- Medium
- Activities
- Conformation, Rally, Agility, Hunting, Tracking, Retrieving, Police and Military Work
Originally bred to kill vermin on farms, the Irish Terrier is distinguished by his solid red, dense, low-shedding coat and long, tall body. Courageous, loyal and lively, this breed is affectionate with his human companions but aggressive toward other dogs. The athletic Irish Terrier requires regular exercise in a fenced yard and several leashed walks per day.
Did you know
One of the oldest terrier breeds, the Irish Terrier is a descendant of the ancient wirehaired black-and-tan terrier of Great Britain and the Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Terrier was recognized as a separate breed in 1875 in Glasgow, Scotland.The Irish Terrier was used as a messenger and sentinel during World War I.