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Irish Terrier
Irlanda FCI 139 . Large and medium sized Terriers

Terrier Irlandés

The Irish Terrier it is a dog of pleasant appearance and endowed with an exceptional character.

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History

Where did the "Irish Terrier" originally come from??

The "Irish Terrier", he is a high-ranking terrier. It is often called the "Red Irishman" for its distinctive reddish coat.. Its roots are, as in all terriers, a little on the ground. The name Terrier is derived from the Latin «Terra» for the earth. So they were dogs for movement on land and underground.

High-ranking terriers were supposed to run with the pack on fox hunts. When a fox took refuge in its burrow, the terriers had to chase him underground and get him out of the burrow, as it is called in the language of the hunters. One can imagine that the fox, after all a well fortified predator, does not voluntarily abandon its burrow. so a Irish Terrier I had to be very brave, fearless and defensive. Even today the "Red Irish" are hunting dogs in their hearts. They are not afraid and with every fiber they strive to do their job as well as possible. We can still experience all these qualities in the Irish Terrier as a companion dog.

They have a special charm but also the challenge of their ancestors.. But red Irish was also used in many different ways at home and on the farm.. He had to keep the yard free of mice and rats., protect chickens, pigeons and rabbits for the night of the martens and foxes. Finally, had to watch the farm and its inhabitants and, if necessary, protect them.

Ludwig Beckmann reported in 1895, in his two-volume work on the "Breeds of the Dog", that already in 1847 in Ireland they had begun to breed an independent terrier, the ancestor of the current Irish Terrier. At least that's what the Irish claimed, while the English for a long time dismissed this dog as a variety.

Until 1880 the color of the Irish Terrier was, in fact, still quite uneven. Only little by little did Irish breeders mark their dog with the red coat color as something special. But then it became very popular, even in England and especially in the US, where many Irish had emigrated. The first special breed club for Irish Terriers was founded very soon, the 31 in March of 1879 in Dublin. It was then the first race of Irish Terrier in being officially recognized by the British Kennel Club with Ireland as country of origin.

Physical characteristics

What is an "Irish Terrier" like??

The Irish Terrier it's a medium sized terrier, high-ranking and distinctive in appearance. This starts with their reddish fur. It is built almost square. The legs lower vertically, the long tail stands tall, the neck stretches up. The head, eyes and ears underline their alert appearance. You can feel that every fiber of his muscular body is under tension. The standard tells us…

…seem active, lively, agile and energetic and have a lot of substance without showing any clumsiness, because speed and endurance as well as strength are essential to the race. The Irish Terrier should not appear clumsy or amorphous; the contour of his body and figure must demonstrate speed, grace and fleetingness.

Their coat should be thick and lean in texture. Must be, according to technical jargon, broken or broken, that is to say, it should look tough and tough and, However, be extended. The head is also hairy, giving the impression of a beard. The "red Irish" must be uniformly red, wheat-red or yellow-red. Apart from color, the Irish Terrier reminds a bit of a small and elegant Airedale Terrier, which is also quite similar to him in character.

How tall is an "Irish Terrier"?

One Irish Terrier It has a height at the withers of about 45 centimeters with a weight of about 12 kg. Males are slightly larger and heavier than females.

How long does an "Irish Terrier" have??

as a rule, the Irish Terriers they enjoy a long canine life of more than 12 years in top physical condition.

Character and skills

The Irish Terrier it's a power pack. It is lively, alert, concise. Always attentive, vigilant, non-aggressive, but without fear and in an emergency you are also ready to fight. It is said that the Irish Terrier he is very hard on himself and would face dangers and even his own injuries with extreme contempt. It is still used as a working dog in its country of origin.. There he does a good job as a yard dog, guard and hunting. In today's hunting it is mainly used for post-shot work.. The official standard describes its character very accurately:

The Irish Terrier, although determined and able to face other dogs, is remarkably loyal, kind and affectionate with people; However, when he is attacked, show the courage of a lion and fight to the bitter end. It is wrongly said that the Irish Terrier he gets into fights with other dogs easily, sometimes even in the exhibition ring. Although it does not avoid any dispute when circumstances require it, the Irish Terrier it is easy to train and it is a sociable domestic dog; still embodies the qualities that, according to previous descriptions, They had made him the "guardian of the poor", "Friend of farmers and beloved of distinguished gentlemen.".

The Irish Terrier he is essentially a reckless and not a lapdog. But, nowadays it is doing very well as a companion and family dog. He is a faithful companion, vigilant, warm and loving for young and old, as long as one allows oneself and him the movement. It has a big character, self-confident and never submissive, that one should respect and appreciate. In his book about the Irishman "Jerry the Islander", the great writer Jack London expresses his respect for this great character in the following words: «Jerry, you are gold, pure gold, inside and outside, and no dog in the whole world can compete with you. You have a heart of gold, golden dog; be good to me and love me, and I will be good to you and I will love you now and always.".

Care and health «Irish Terrier»

The Irish Terriers they are very easy to care for. But, your coat should be professionally trimmed and should never be sheared. During clipping, three to four times a year, dead hair is professionally plucked.

Most Irish Terriers are in robust health. Here and there skin diseases occur (hiperqueratosis) or metabolic diseases (cistinuria). Sometimes inbreeding is a problem.

What food is best for an "Irish Terrier"?

The Irish Terrier has no special dietary needs. High quality food is of course good for your health. like most dogs, sometimes he likes a meaty beef bone.

Where can you buy an "Irish terrier"?

The best way to buy your puppy Irish Terrier is to buy it locally from a breeder registered with the FCI. You must have tested your dogs for the special risks of inherited diseases. There should also be no inbreeding, that can be estimated from the pedigree, if no name appears there twice. The breeder must have his litter well documented by photo. You should be able to see the litter along with the mother bitch, after the fix, in the place. Please, don't buy one Irish Terrier by Internet, because there is a high risk that the puppy will come from a dog vendor or breeder, normally well camouflaged.

Education and maintenance «Irish Terrier»

Keep a Irish Terrier It is not a problem. It has no demands regarding the size of the apartment. The biggest challenge is his temperament. The Irish Terriers they need challenges of a physical and mental nature.

As a companion dog they are suitable for a wide range of tasks.. They are very suitable for various dog sports. The Irish Terriers are well positioned as joggers or in moderation, companions of a cyclist. Their aptitude and willingness to work means both a challenge and an obligation to their masters and mistresses., and that in any weather.

They must be used to other pets from birth, otherwise they will be seen as prey. The Irish Terriers they are very suitable as playmates for children, since they are prepared for any adventure and are robust enough to play with children. But, the house rules must be correct and the terrier must know his role in the family. On the street he tends to fight with other dogs. Due to its moderate size, his low weight and his good obedience – properly trained – is a companion without problems in all life situations.

Can be carried very well in the transport box, if you've gotten used to it from a young age. The typical Irish Terrier can be trained and educated very well. The clear announcement and the consequence are the magic words here based on a respectful and loving relationship with the master or mistress. Its undoubted leadership role must always be present, otherwise the irishman thinks he has to handle things himself.

Characteristics "Irish Terrier"

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Irish 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 "Irish Terrier"

Photos:

1 – Irish Red Terrier during dog’s show in Racibórz, Poland by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pleple2000
2 – Irish Terrier by Batman1000 / CC BY-SA
3 – Irish Terrier by Anne Sollerud / CC BY
4 – Irish Terrier puppy by https://www.flickr.com/people/24649496@N00
5 – Irish Red Terrier during dog’s show in Racibórz, Poland by https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Pleple2000
6 – Irish Red Terrier during dog’s show in Racibórz, Poland by Pleple2000 / CC BY-SA

Videos "Irish Terrier"

Type and recognitions:

  • FCI CLASSIFICATION: 139
  • Group 3: Terriers
  • Section 3: Large and medium sized Terriers. Without working trial..

Federations:

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

FCI breed standard "Irish Terrier"

Origin:
Ireland

Date of publication of the valid original standard:
13.03.2001

Use:

It's a farm dog, family pet, guard dog very susceptible to danger or injury, hunter and dog for work after shooting.



General appearance:

The dog must have an active appearance, lively, agile and wiry, a lot of substance, and at the same time free from clumsiness, since speed and endurance as well as strength are very essential. It should not be thick or robust, but to be well built within lines that denote speed and present an elegant racer appearance.



Behavior / temperament:

The Irish Terrier, although it is a hunting dog and capable of facing other dogs, is extremely loyal, of good temperament and loving with the man, but when attacked he has the courage of a lion and will fight to the end. His reputation for fooling around with other dogs, sometimes even on the show floor, does not deserve it. While it's true that you can be fierce when circumstances warrant, the Irish Terrier can be easily trained and is a delicate pet, staying true to his old description of being "the sentinel of the needy man", the farmer's friend and the gentleman's favorite ».

Head:

Long, wrinkle free.

Cranial region:
  • Craging: Flattened and fairly narrow between the ears; narrows slightly towards the eyes.
  • Dnaso-frontal depression (Stop): Hardly visible except in profile.

facial region:

  • Trufa: It must be black.
  • Labios: They must be very adherent, and on the outside they should be almost black.
  • Jaws: They must be strong, muscular, of good length and fearsome.
  • Dinentities: They must be strong, leveled, no cavities, the upper incisors slightly overlapping the lower incisors.
  • Cheeks: Not very prominent. They should have a slight decline under the eye, such that they do not present a Greyhound appearance.
  • Ojors: They must be dark in color, small, not prominent and full of life, fire and intelligence. Light or yellow colored eyes are very objectionable.
  • Obars: Small and V-shaped, of moderate thickness, well implanted in the skull and fall forward next to the cheeks. The upper line of the ear fold should be well above the level of the skull. Ears hanging to the side of the skull, like those of a hound, They are not a characteristic of the terrier, while semi-erect ears are even more undesirable. Ear hair should be shorter and darker in color than body hair.

Neck:

Of moderate length and gradually widens towards the scapulae, with good bearing and without dewlap. Generally has a small swirl of hair, visible on each side of the neck, which goes almost to the angle of the ear.

Body:

It must be symmetrical, neither too long nor too short.

  • Espalda: It must be strong and straight, without any appearance of slack behind the shoulders.
  • Itmor: Muscular and slightly arched; the back of the females may be slightly longer than that of the males.
  • Pecho: Deep and muscular, without being prominent or wide. Ribs should be quite arched, deep and carried well back.

Tail:

Very high insertion, happily held, but not on the back or curled; good firmness and substance and good length. By custom a third of its original length is amputated; must be well covered with coarse hair, hard, and must not be fringed or feather-shaped. Natural glue (without amputation) It is only allowed in countries where amputations are prohibited by law.

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PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

  • Hormbros: They must be clear, long and well sloped back.
  • Elbows: They must move freely without any obstacles to the sides.
  • Antarms: Moderately long, perfectly straight with good bone and muscle.
  • Metacarpus: Short and straight, barely noticeable.

LATER MEMBERS: They must be strong and muscular.

  • Thighs: Powerful.
  • Rodinllas: Moderately angled.
  • Corvejones: Well descended.
  • PinIt: Feet should be strong, moderately round and moderately small; the arched toes, without turning in or out; black nails are very desirable. Healthy pads without corneal cracks or excressions.

Movement:

The fore and hind limbs should be brought straight forward and parallel; the elbows move parallel to the axis of the body, without any obstacles on the sides; the femoro-tibio-patellar joints (knees) they should not be turned in or out.

Mantle

  • Plink: Hair must be dense and wire-like in texture, and present a brittle appearance, tough but still flat. The hair grows so close and dense that when you separate it with your fingers you can't see the skin; should not be smooth or silky, not so long that it hides the figure of the body, particularly in the hind limbs, and should not have loops or curls. The hair on the face should have the same texture as that on the body, but it must be short (0,75 cms long), almost smooth and squashed; a sparse beard is the only long hair (and it is only long compared to the rest of the hair), which is a characteristic. A "goat" beard suggests the existence of bad, silky hair in general throughout the coat..
  • Members: They must not have fringes and must be covered, just like the head, hair with a hard texture like the one that covers the body, but not so long.
  • Colorr: Must be of a uniform color, bright red is more preferred, leonado rojizo, or reddish yellow. The white color sometimes appears on the chest, a small amount of white is frequently seen in those single-color breeds.


Size and weight:

Alturto the cross: About 45,5 cm. (18 inches).

Pthat: Males 12,25 kg (27 English pounds, The females. 11,4 kg (25 English pounds).



Fouls:

Any deviation from the above mentioned criteria is considered to lack, and the gravity of this refers to the degree of deviation to the standard and its impact on the health and well-being of the dog.

FALTAS DISQUALIFYING:

  • Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
  • Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
  • Trufa: Any color other than black.
  • Jaw: Obvious overshot or overshot.
  • Colorr: Any color other than red, reddish yellow or reddish fawn. A small white spot on the chest is allowed, as in other breeds of uniform color.
  • PinIt: Corneal growths or cracks in the pads.


N.B.:
  • Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
  • Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

TRANSLATION: Lic. Oscar Valverde (Costa Rica). Updated by J. Nallem (Uruguayan Kennel Club).

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

Alternative names:

1. Irish Red Terrier (English).
2. Irish Terrier (French).
3. Irischer Terrier (German).
4. Brocaire rua, rish red terrier, Irish terrier (Portuguese).
5. Irish Red Terrier, Irish terrier (español).

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