| The Irish Terrier is a wonderful medium size dog | | | | can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and |
| that can live in an apartment as long as she is | | | | other serious disease. |
| allowed frequent long walks. A properly fenced in | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for |
| yard would be ideal for this dog to get her | | | | growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the |
| exercise but pay attention to possibly burying a | | | | rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the |
| part of the fence into the ground as she is a | | | | front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is |
| digger. She wants to sleep inside with her+ family | | | | the best for this chore and competent |
| as she is a serious people protector. She is often | | | | instructions to accomplish this can be found on |
| called a daredevil because when it comes to | | | | the net. |
| protecting her family, she is unconcerned with her | | | | *Life Span. The Irish Terrier can live between 13 |
| own well being. Keep her under control when | | | | and 16 years with proper nutrition, medical care |
| outside as she may leave to experience an | | | | and excellent living conditions. |
| adventure. She is good with kids in general but | | | | *History. The Irish Terrier comes from Ireland |
| may fight with other dogs. She can not be | | | | where they were used on the farm to guard |
| trusted with other smaller pets. She will require | | | | possessions, people and livestock. They were |
| early socializing and obedience training should be | | | | utilized in both World Wars as messengers and |
| started early. She can be a handful but once she | | | | served bravely. They were recognized by the |
| is trained, you should have a long lived, healthy, | | | | American Kennel Association in 1885. |
| protective dog. | | | | Some Registries: |
| *Good With Children? They are generally good | | | | *Irish Terrier Club of America |
| with children, especially older considerate ones. As | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| a reminder, never leave a young child | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| size (two years old or older) of the Irish Terrier is | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| 18 to 19 inches to the withers (highest point of | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| the shoulder) and 25 to 27 pounds. | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| have certain inherited health problems associated | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| with that specific breed and the Irish Terrier is no | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| exception. Although considered to be a very | | | | Litter Size: 4 to 6 Irish Terrier puppies |
| healthy breed, be on the look out for | | | | Category: Terrier |
| hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid gland which can | | | | Terms To Describe: Muscular, good tempered, |
| result in weight gain), and urinary problems. This | | | | animated, daredevil, loyal, guarding, rugged, |
| disease list is an informative guideline only. Other | | | | affectionate, courageous, bold, |
| diseases may also be significant threats, please | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| contact your veterinarian for a complete list. | | | | Makes a good watch dog. |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in | | | | Makes a good guard dog. |
| the first year for shots, boosters and check up. | | | | Rarely sheds. |
| Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | A well mannered dog. |
| yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, | | | | A very healthy breed. |
| six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| twice a year for check ups and shots. | | | | Can be very stubborn. |
| Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets. | | | | Can be a chore to housebreak. |
| *Grooming. The Irish Terrier has a dense and | | | | May fight with other dogs. |
| wiry coat which is hard. She rarely sheds and | | | | She is a digger. |
| needs to be brushed regularly to delete dead hair. | | | | May take off to explore if not controlled. |
| Brushing will also help you keep a closer eye on | | | | She needs obedience training. |
| her health and strengthen your emotional bond | | | | *Other Names Known By: Irish Red Terrier, Red |
| with her. | | | | Devil, Daredevil |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in |
| week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed | | | | this information may be correct for your dog. |
| for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of | | | | This information is meant as a good faith guideline |
| plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) | | | | only. |
| and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease | | | | |