The Irish Terrier is among the oldest Terrier breeds. Dog with an exceptional nose, excellent hunting and hunting dog in the den.
The Irish Terrier is among the oldest Terrier breeds, it is closely related to the coarse Fox Terrier but is slightly longer and thicker. It is a dog with an exceptional nose, an excellent hunting dog in the den but also for hunting. Admired for his courage and indomitable spirit, he was used for hunting foxes, badgers and otters, as well as a feared guard dog.
It is around 45 centimeters high for an optimal weight of around 12,3 kg. It has a flat skull, tight between the ears, muscular jaws, elongated muzzle and a powerful jaw with excellent teeth and scissor bite. The eyes are small and dark. The ears are V-shaped falling forward. The limbs are well muscled and the front ones perfectly straight.
It has a short and bristly hard coat, it can be uniform red, red / corn or yellow / red. As sociable as he is with humans, he has an uncontrollable urge to fight with other dogs. This breed was bred for active work as it requires a lot of movement. It is a robust breed and does not suffer from major health problems.
ORIGINE: Great Britain
History: The origins of the Irish Terrier differ from those of the other Irish Terriers. It is believed, in fact, that it has been present on the island for many centuries.
It was always bred as a search dog and for hunting in burrows with excellent results.
The current Irish, elegant and harmonious, was generated, however, by an absolutely rough progenitor, long, with tail and ears amputated at the base and which therefore certainly did not attract attention due to its external appearance.
After a long work carried out by dog lovers to improve their aesthetic qualities, the Irish was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club in 1873.
Shortly thereafter, in 1879 the first Club for the protection of the breed was born which promoted the standard which was approved in 1897 and the abolition of the amputation of tail and ears, an activity that was definitively prohibited starting from 1889.
Description: the resemblance to the coarse-haired fox terrier betrays the origins in common, demonstrating its close kinship, the body as for the cousin is inscribed in the square.
It is around 46 centimeters high for an optimal weight of around 12,3 kg
It has a flat skull, tight between the ears, muscular jaws, elongated muzzle and a powerful jaw with excellent teeth and scissor bite.
The eyes are small and dark.
The ears are V-shaped falling forward.
The tail is amputated and carried straight.
The limbs are well muscled and the front ones perfectly straight.
The hair is rough and hard, slightly wavy and red as tradition dictates for the Irish breeds; in particular: wheat red, bright red and yellowish red.
Usage: It was used for hunting in the den, as a retriever, as a search dog in water for otters and mice, in addition to this it was also used to deliver messages during the war, and this function has even earned him a medal in 1918 with the inscription: "he has always stood out for his audacity and absolute contempt for danger".