Glen of Imaal Terrier

  • Group 3: Terrier
  • Section 1 Large and medium sized Terriers
  • Without working trial

Ireland

Males max. 35.5 cm bitches less

Male 16 kg bitches less

The Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier is recognized by the FCI Irish dog breed (FCI Group 3, Section 1, Standard No. 302).

Origin and History

This short legged, heavy Terrier comes from the valley of Imaal in County Wicklow in Ireland. Previously, the dog was used for hunting on the fox, as a betting object in dog fights ( against rats) and in general to keep house and home rat -free. Today he is a good family dog ​​, also due to its higher threshold compared to other terriers.

Description

This to 35.5 cm Terrier is about 16 kg. It has small drop ears that stand up a little when excited. His hair is of medium length, brindle of harsh texture with soft undercoat, in blue, of light wheat color to reddish - golden hue. The mask is usually black blue; a blue stripe can be located on the back, on the tail and on the ears.

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