Dogs of Ireland

Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier
Irlanda FCI 302 . Large and medium sized Terriers

    Origin: Ireland
    Character: Loving and faithful
    Weight: 16 Kg
    Height: 30 - 36 cm.
    Life expectancy: 10 - 14 years

It is generally believed that Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier is less excitable than other Terriers, although it takes action immediately when prompted.

Glen of Imaal Terrier

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History

The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier originates from the Irish east coast, in county wicklow, which is in the ravine (=Valle) the Imaal. From this rough and wild valley this very old breed got its name. It was first mentioned around 1575.

Like old farm dog, the Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier he had a very busy life and worked hard for his master. Su trabajo consistía en atrapar ratas y ratones en las granjas y manejar máquinas de trabajo más pequeñas como mantequeras y trituradoras de trabajo, en las que tenía que correr con correas de cuero. He also accompanied his master on the fox hunt, the Badger and Otter. He worked in silence and if necessary he fought to the death. Before it was banned in Ireland, the Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier also used in questionable dogfights. Of course, he was also the most loyal friend and guarded the house and the yard, nunca rehuía enfrentarse a un oponente mucho más grande y fuerte.

For its owner, the Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier era tan importante como su pan de cada día, although undemanding, frugal and tough enough to share the barren life of farmers. This harsh life brought with it a ruthless selection. Only the toughest and most frugal Terriers survived, what characterizes the breed until today.

El pedigrí del Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier es un secreto irlandés hasta el día de hoy. In Ireland itself, this Terrier has never been numerous and did not leave his ancestral home until 1980, when the owners preserved him as a true child of nature, marked by great courage, skill and endurance. In 1933 the breed was officially recognized by the Irish Kennel Club ( I.K.C.). The international recognition of the F.C.I. continued on 1981.

Physical characteristics

The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier it is small but strong and robust and weighs up to 16 kilograms with a maximum height at the withers of 36 centimeters. Its relatively small forward leaning ears are notable.. Its coat is medium length and consists of a rough top layer and a smooth bottom layer. It can be wheat colored, tabby blue or in different shades of red and gold. En el caso de un pelaje de color oscuro es común una máscara negro-azul, which can also show as stripes over the ears, along the back and tail, so these marks become clearly clearer with increasing age.

Character and skills

Hoy en día el Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier it is a gentle and docile family dog. Its balanced and faithful nature, así como su temperamento medio hacen la vida con él muy agradable. The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier is very affectionate, always happy and in a good mood and preferably “in the middle”. Enjoy all the attention and care, but without demanding anything. Rather, follows her around with her alert gaze and once she has gained attention, muestra su alegría por ello con fuertes golpes de cola. Si la alegría es particularmente grande, his temperament can also run away with him.

Children are welcome as playmates, if they show him the respect that he shows. Pets are accepted by him without problems when they get used to each other. The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier she is always friendly with strangers, y con su contagiosa alegría, su encanto y su irresistible mirada tiene rápidamente todas las simpatías de su lado. After all, it is a terrier that radiates a lot of personality. He is open-minded and not afraid to learn new things. He likes to be everywhere with his nose. In general, everything that is new – Weird people, new environments, un objeto que no ha estado allí antes – it is very interesting and has to be examined very carefully. The Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier is a particularly attentive observer. Along with her charming nature and her desire to do everything right, is very adaptable and develops a very close relationship with his family. He likes to accompany them whenever possible. Like a very people-oriented terrier, los defendería en caso de emergencia, even to death. Feel more comfortable in your proximity.

What characterizes him Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier is his great courage, su confianza en sí mismo y su inteligencia por encima de la media. Sufficient workload and intellectual work are important to the intelligent four-legged friend. Enjoy almost all activities, be it sports with dogs, juegos de búsqueda o trucos de aprendizaje – is available for all kinds of fun.

Despite its short legs, it is very agile, debido a su físico musculado, a small power. Sus características especiales son sus patas delanteras ligeramente curvadas con las patas giradas hacia afuera, his big head and his pronounced chest. The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier it is a very balanced dog, that radiates great calm on the one hand, but on the other hand you are immediately ready for action and, if required, vigorously watches over and defends your home and family.

The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier – the little irish with a big heart

Like a silent working terrier it hardly barks. It is also less excitable than other terriers. Sometimes you can see the Irish stubbornness, but the Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier not resentful. Due to its origin it does not tolerate heat very well, he likes harsh weather and when the wind blows around his nose. Pero si la química no es correcta, or if the other dog brazenly approaches him, you will receive the message – “Glen doesn't like your attitude”. So, it is important to socialize with other dogs from the beginning and to have contact with many dogs of different ages.

Care “Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier”

Debido a que el Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier still very original and not over-bred, still a very healthy and robust breed. Its coat has a rough top coat with a smooth undercoat that needs to be trimmed. Otherwise, his self-cleaning coat is very easy to care for. Coat color is wheat or Brindle (Blue striped).

A consistent but loving upbringing makes the Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier a faithful companion, nice and gentle, which is easy to handle.

Life expectancy “Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier”

The Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier is considered an original dog breed, que goza de buena salud y robustez debido a la ausencia de enfermedades hereditarias causadas por la cría. If maintained in a species-appropriate manner, will live an average of twelve years.

Images "Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier"

Photos:

1 – Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier during International show of dogs in Katowice – Saucer, Poland. Breeder – Piotr Kuźnik, http://www.irishglen.pl/ by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
2 – Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier during International show of dogs in Katowice – Saucer, Poland. Breeder – Piotr Kuźnik, http://www.irishglen.pl/ by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
3 – Adult w:Glen of Imaal Terrier by photo by Scoo / CC BY-SA
4 – Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier during International show of dogs in Katowice – Saucer, Poland. Breeder – Piotr Kuźnik, http://www.irishglen.pl/ by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
5 – Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier during International show of dogs in Katowice – Saucer, Poland. Breeder – Piotr Kuźnik, http://www.irishglen.pl/ by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
6 – Glen of Imaalinterrieri by Sami Kronqvist / CC BY-SA

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Type and recognitions:

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Federations:

  • – FCI – Terriers 1 Large and medium-sized terriers. ⓘ
  • – AKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – ANKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – CKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – UKC – Terriers ⓘ


FCI breed standard "Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier"

FCIFCI - Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier
Terrier

Alternative names:

    1. Irish Glenn of Imaal Terrier, Wicklow Terrier, Glen, Glennie (English).
    2. Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier (French).
    3. Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier (German).
    4. Glen of imaal terrier (Portuguese).
    5. Glen, Wicklow Terrier, Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier (español).

Kerry Blue Terrier
Irlanda FCI 3 . Large and medium sized Terriers

    Origin: Ireland
    Character: Courageous and intelligent
    Weight: 15 a 20 Kg
    Height: 46 a 49 cm.
    Life expectancy: 13 - 15 years

Kerry Blue Terrier

The Kerry Blue Terrier he is a thoroughbred terrier, brave, alert and with a penetrating expression.

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History

The Kerry Blue Terrier it is one of the irish national dogs. Its existence is documented since the 18th century, but it is suspected that he was home in County Kerry long before that. Regarding the origin of the breed, la leyenda dice que este inteligente perro obtuvo su color azul negruzco cruzando sabuesos con líneas de Irish Terrier.

In feudal times, a los pastores y granjeros irlandeses no se les permitía cazar con perros lobo. Resolvieron el problema mediante el mestizaje que dio a sus terriers las características de un Perro lobo.

The Kerry Blue Terrier fue criado como flautista de Hamelín, guard dog and herding dog. An Irish proverb says that a Kerry Blue Terrier replaces four shepherds. El perro ágil también fue particularmente útil para la caza de nutrias y tejones.

The appearance of the breed has undergone several changes over the centuries. Meanwhile in 1847 a Kerry Blue Terrier de color azul oscuro todavía se consideraba ejemplar en 1847, Monochrome fur with dark markings was established in the 20th century. El estándar FCI válido hoy en día data del año 2005.

Physical characteristics

The Kerry Blue Terrier has a majestic body, muscular and slightly elongated, that impresses with its balanced appearance. His back is even and fairly long, moderately broad and deep chest. With its soft, lush and curly fur, the Kerry Blue Terrier It is considered one of the most attractive terrier breeds.

Típico de la raza Kerry Blue Terrier it's his flat nose and long hair on his forehead and muzzle.

Puppies are born with a black-brown or dark black coat. Only at the age of about three the Kerry Blue Terrier tiene su típica coloración. The coat has no undercoat. A blue coat color is allowed in any shade, black marks are allowed. Tan or pure black markings are only allowed until the age of 18 months.

Otras características de apariencia en el resumen:

  • Head: Strong skull, rich fur, medium length front, black nose.
  • Ears: pointing forward or falling, subrayando la típica expresión de terrier
  • Eyes: medium-sized, dark to brown with a piercing expression
  • neck: moderately long
  • lower limbs: straight with well-muscled thighs and strong hock
  • legs: compact with round pads and black claws

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

For males between 45,5 a 49,5 cm. (18 a 19,5 inches).
For the females between 44,5 a 48 cm. (17,5 a 19 inches).

Weight:

For the males of 15 a 18 kg (33 a 40 English pounds).
For females proportionally less.

Character and skills

The Kerry Blue Terrier he is a thoroughbred terrier, brave, alert and with a penetrating expression. The elegant looking animal does not tend to bark and is not brusque. The Kerry Blue Terrier They are happy, loyal, family and children.

They are exceptionally open to strangers and need lots of petting at home. To the Kerry Blue Terrier loves to work. However, no need to keep the four-legged friend constantly busy at home.

Animals are very intelligent and eager to learn, briosos, but in no way nervous or aggressive. Una fuerte confianza en sí mismo y una gran fuerza de voluntad son rasgos típicos que caracterizan a todas las razas de terrier y que exigen al propietario una firmeza constante.

Accommodation of “Kerry Blue Terrier”

Since the Kerry Blue Terrier builds a close relationship with the owner and his family, a kennel position is inappropriate. He likes to participate in domestic life and is a faithful family dog, watchful and child friendly.

El amigo de cuatro patas es muy activo y necesita dos o tres horas de ejercicio al día. Dog sports do justice to the momentum of the Kerry Blue Terrier de moverse y refuerzan el vínculo con el dueño.

Obedience is also a great activity for this smart and particularly attentive breed of dog.. Obedience is the school of subordination, which is especially valuable in a terrier. In this dog sport it depends on the correct and fast execution of an exercise sequence. Perfect teamwork between dog and owner is required.

The Kerry Blue Terrier son maravillosamente adecuados para tareas de caza difíciles como la caza de tejones o la caza submarina de nutrias. When objects are recovered from the water, most Kerry Blue Terriers they prove to be good swimmers and are in no way inferior to a Retriever.

The four-legged friends of this breed reject the other dogs a bit and therefore should be better kept individually.. If you like peace and tranquility at home, no deberías tener al Kerry Blue Terrier along with a cat.

Feeding of the “Kerry Blue Terrier”

Like any other breed of dog, the Kerry Blue Terrier you need a balanced diet appropriate for your species. Debe consistir en proteínas animales, carne de músculo notable y tripas ricas en vitaminas, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Feeding fish occasionally provides the dog with essential omega fatty acids 3 and ensures that the coat stays shiny and smooth.

The size of the daily ration depends on the age, condition and level of exercise of your four-legged friend and the quality of the food. It should be divided into two meals so as not to overload your stomach. It is better not to feed your dog before walks or canine sports. Then the food tastes much better.

La elección de la comida seca o húmeda es a discreción del propietario, but a mixture of both is highly recommended. Aquí hay una ayuda para la decisión.

When high-quality dry food is given, the recommended daily amount for a Kerry Blue Terrier adult is on average 1,5 cups. It is important that the dog always has enough fresh water available. Once again, a small lazy dog ​​needs less food than an active animal.

An especially appropriate form of feeding for the species, although somewhat more expensive, it's fresh food, in which the dog feeds on meat, raw fruit and vegetables. You can prepare food for your Kerry Blue Terrier yourself or you can use frozen prepared meals.

Of course, su cuadrúpedo no sólo necesita productos para masticar como huesos hechos de piel de vaca, no astillas de raíces de madera, for example of the coffee tree, horse tendons or cow ears for dental care. The popular pig ears are high in fat and therefore, sólo raramente deberían venir a la mesa del perro.

Educación y cuidado del “Kerry Blue Terrier”

If you decide to buy one Kerry Blue Terrier, you must plan early enough to attend a dog school.

After all, your new housemate is a true terrier with a very stubborn personality. However, is certified to be easier to handle and more compliant than representatives of other terrier breeds.

Especially promising are training methods that don't punish, but they reward desirable behavior accordingly. A procedure that at the same time promotes the close relationship of your four-legged friend with you.

One of these methods is the proven Clicker Training, que se describe aquí con más detalle.

The training of a Kerry Blue Terrier includes intensive recovery training. After all, the four-legged friend has a clear hunting instinct and without consistent training will hunt down anything that comes his way.

His stubborn willpower can only be achieved with uncompromising subordination.

The very good intelligence of Kerry Blue Terrier requires variety in training. Las constantes repeticiones lo aburren rápidamente y hacen que el amigo de cuatro patas seguro de sí mismo busque una ocupación más interesante.

Characteristics "Kerry Blue Terrier"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Kerry Blue Terrier" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Images "Kerry Blue Terrier"

Photos:

1 – Kerry Blue Terrier by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alofok
2 – Two Kerry Blue Terrier, the left one, named Ceallach Blue Ivanhoe is on this photo about 14 years old and light grey. She have made the full color change. On the right is a about one year old Kerry Blue Terrier, called Edbrios Highlander. In this age the breed is just starting with changing the color of the coat. by © Hilarmont (Kempten) / CC BY-SA 3.0 OF
3 – Kerry Blue Terrier dog by Eponym / CC BY-SA
4 – Kerry Blue Terrier by Svenska Mässan from Sweden / CC BY
5 – Kerry Blue Terrier during dogs show in Katowice, Poland by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA
6 – Kerry Blue Terrier, exhibition in Spodek, Katowice by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA

Videos "Kerry Blue Terrier"

Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION:
  • Group :
  • Section : . .

Federations:

  • – FCI – Terriers 1 Large and medium-sized terriers. ⓘ
  • – AKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – ANKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – CKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – ​KC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – NZKC – Terriers ⓘ
  • – UKC – Terriers ⓘ


FCI breed standard "Kerry Blue Terrier"

FCIFCI - Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry

Alternative names:

    1. Irish Blue Terrier, Kerry (English).
    2. Terrier Kerry Blue (French).
    3. Kerry (German).
    4. Irish Blue terrier (Portuguese).
    5. Kerry (español).