Irish Red Terrier
origination:
Ireland, possibly descended from Old Black-and-Tan and Wheaten Terriers ...
Irish Red Terrier, Red Devil, Daredevil
AKC Group: Terrier Breed Club: Irish Terrier Club of America
Rescue Club: Irish Terrier Rescue Organization
Breed Characteristics ...
(Irish Red Terrier)The Irish Terrier looks similar to the Wirehaired Fox Terrier, but is a bit longer and taller. The outer coat is wiry, over a softer undercoat. The coat color is a soldi red, gold or wheat.
The Irish or Irish Red Terrier is reminiscent of a small Airedale Terrier, except for its fiery coat color.
Irish Terrier
(Irish Red Terrier)
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Name: also known as Irish Red Terrier
Historical notes: The Irish Terrier breed's origins are uncertain, though it is believed to be a descended of the Fox Terrier. The breed was once used in dog fighting.
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Description: The Irish Terrier, or Irish Red Terrier, is sturdy, strong in substance and bone structure, and free from clumsiness. Speed, power, endurance are essential to this breed.
The Irish Terrier or Irish Red Terrier makes an excellent companion whether a playmate, hiker, watchdog or just a footwarmer. Loyal to ever member of the family, he is a top-notch terrier but is known for his fighting spirit.
The Irish Red Terrier is highly intelligent and will become easily bored if not provided with an abundance of exercise, work, and play time. If his devilish mind isn't challenged he will create his own activities that are likely to be destructive.
Avg Size of Male: Height: 18 inches, Weight: 27 pounds
Avg Size of Female: Height: 18 inches, Weight: 25 pounds
Original Function: hunting fox, otter, and other vermin
Primary Current Function: vermin hunting
Other name: Irish red terrier ...
 See also: Irish Terrier, Wheaten, Fox Terrier, Wheaten Terrier, Wolfhound
  
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