Dogs
Irish Terrier
| Irish Terrier |
Irish Terrier
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| Alternative names |
| Irish Red Terrier |
| Country of origin |
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Ireland |
| Common nicknames |
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| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 3 Section 1 #139 |
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AKC: |
Terrier |
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ANKC: |
Group 2 (Terriers) |
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CKC: |
Group 4 - Terrier |
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KC (UK): |
Terrier |
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NZKC: |
Terrier |
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UKC: |
Terriers |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Irish Terrier is a
dog breed
from Ireland,
one of many breeds of
Terrier.
Appearance
Irish Terriers are coloured golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten. The dogs can
become large and grow up to 46 to 48 cm (18-19 in) with a weight of 11 to 12 kg
(25-27 lb).
Temperament
The Irish Terrier is intelligent and a specialist in hunting
rabbits and
otters due to its
very good sense of smell.
History
The breed's origin is not known. It is believed to have descended from the
rough haired
Fox
Terrier. Its selection began only in
1870. The Irish
Terrier Club was founded in
1879 and the breed
was displayed for the first time in Glasgow in
1920. At one point
in this breeds history it was used for
dog
fighting.
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