Pure Breeds
Glen of Imaal Terrier
A.K.A. : Wicklow Terrier, Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
A.K.A. :Wicklow Terrier, Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Training requirements
Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
Winter
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Healthiness
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Life Span
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| Breeds by Trait | Good With Kids Hypoallergenic Low Shedding |
| Overview: | 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 |
| Breed Group: | Terrier |
| Weight (lbs): | 35 |
| Height (in): | 12.5 - 14 |
| Colors: | Brindle, blue, wheaten |
| Coat: | Dense and water-repellent with good undercoat. Outer coatis firm and resilient, lying close to the body, straight or wavy with moderate feathering. |
| Character: | Although generally less easily excited than other terriers, the Glen is always ready to give chase. |
| Temperament: | Has great courage when called upon, otherwise the Glen of Imaal Terrier is fairly calm and gentle. |
| Care: | Regular brushing, strip the coat once or twice a year. Regularly plucking of hair in the ear canals |
| Training: | Will respond to positive praising. They make excellence candidates for obedience training. |
| Activity: | Daily exercise. Glen of Imaal Terriers love to swim, but are not the best swimmers. |
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
| Health Issue: | Tendency to overeat, skin defects, PRA |
| Life Expectancy: | 10-14 |