Dog breeds: Irish Terrier
Terriers are a fairly popular and numerous group of dog breeds. Many breeds of terriers were named in honor of the countries and areas where these breeds were bred. To such breeds concerns, for example, Irish Terrier. This breed was dedicated to two novels by the famous writer Jack London.
Some Irish argue that the IrishTerriers appeared in Ireland hundreds of years ago, even before the arrival of St. Patrick, who became the patron of the country. However, a more believable version says that the Irish terrier is a descendant of a different kind of terrier, a black-tan hairless terrier that was bred in the early 19th century. Anyway, officially Irish Terrier was recognized as a separate breed in 1870. In Russia, Irish terriers appeared after the end of the Great Patriotic War, they were brought into the country from Poland.
Irish Terrier - medium sized dog with a strong athletic addition. Despite muscularity, this dog is deprivedrudeness. Irish terrier gives the impression of a mobile, energetic, hardy and flexible dog; endurance and speed, combined with strength - its main qualities.
Usually adult terriers reach a height at the withers of 46-48 cm, and weigh about 11-12 kg. Irish Terrier can not be called a doggy, but he is quite capable of adapting to life in an urban apartment.
Irish Terriers coarse wool of medium length, closely adjacent to the body. To her badly dirt gets stuck due to a dense and coarse structure resembling a wire, so the wool remains clean for a long time.
The usual color of the Irish terrier - bright red, golden-red or rusty-wheaten, it must be monochrome. Admissible small white marks on the chest, but not on the feet. A characteristic feature of this breed is the prominent ears, which, as a rule, are colored darker than the rest of the wool. Ears, like tails, in recent years, do not stop.
Irish Terrier - very temperamental dog. This is a fun and active breed. Sometimes Irish are subject to mood swings, but still they are more balanced and calm than, say, fox terriers. True, males can be quite pugnacious, so they need to be properly raised from puppyhood.
Like other terriers, Irish Terrier needs frequent walks, because in order for the dog to be healthy andcheerful, she needs enough physical activity. During the walk for the dog you need to watch, because the terriers are born hunters who can give vent to their hunting instincts.
Irish Terrier - pretty clever dog, which has average abilities totraining and execution of teams (if you believe the top list of intelligence of dogs, compiled by Stanley Koren). This means that to develop a new team, he will need 25-40 repetitions, and from the first time he will execute the team in 50% of cases and higher.
Irish Terrier - very faithful dog, he will protect his master from the threateningthe danger (more precisely, from what the terrier perceives as a danger) with a truly lion's courage and indomitable. The mind and fearlessness of the Irish Terriers proves the fact that during World War I they were used as cohesive. With people, these dogs are usually gentle, affectionate and kind, they have a livable and accommodating nature.
Irish Terrier does not require any specific care. Several times a year the dog needs to be trimmed to remove the dead hairs. At first, it is better to entrust the trimming to a professional. From time to time, the dog needs to be combed, and also the wool between the pads of the paws, around the urethra and the anus.
Wash the terrier as it gets dirty (usually about two times a month) with a special shampoo for wire-haired dogs. As you grow (about once a month) you needCut the dog's claws. Also, you need to monitor the condition of your dog's teeth, regularly giving her special treats for cleaning your teeth. In the warm season it is necessary to carry out regular treatment from ticks and fleas.
Irish Terrier can become a wonderful pet, if you give him your love and care.
