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Irish Terrier

Irish terriers were bred to hunt rats and other animals. They sniffed out and retrieved game.

The Irish terrier is an ancient breed, whose history is traced back to Ireland. They were once known as Irish sporting terriers.

The coat is always red. The harsh wiry coat benefits from being hand-stripped rather than clipped, though the beard and eyebrows can be tidied up with scissors. Brushing to coat to remove dead undercoat will also help.

An Irish terrier will often pick a fight with other dogs. They make good guard dogs.

There are few Irish terrier breeders in South Africa, so puppies are seldom available.

Early development of dog breeds

The tail is docked.

Height: 46 - 48 cms at shoulder

Class: terrier

Irish terrier, red, short hair, with beard & eyebrows

Czars Sweet Molly Malone was born in USA. She is owned by Anne & Angus Murray

If your Irish terrier gets into a fight with another dog, don't grab his collar, tail, or ears! Your are likely to get bitten. Try squirting the dogs in the face with water & lemon juice.

"Like one who grabs a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own."

Proverbs 26 v17 The Bible.

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