The Irish Terrier has a long history and its origin is controversial, but there is an indisputable fact that it It is one of the earliest breeds of the terrier. His agility and neatness are evident in his beautiful red fur, and he is the embodiment of bravery among terriers.

The first record of a recognised Irish Terrier dates back to 1875, when there was a dog show held exclusively for it in Goswald. 1879 Champions Erin and Killney Boy appear. After they were bred, their descendants produced many champions, thus establishing the title of the breed's originator in the history of the Irish Terrier. In the 1880s, the Irish Terrier became the fourth most popular breed in the UK.

In 1889, the British Irish Terrier Club stipulated that any Irish Terrier born after that year must have no split ears when participating in any dog show administered by the British Kennel Club. The rule has since been debated, culminating in the fact that any breed of dog on display in the UK must have no split ears.

The Irish Terrier was introduced to the United States in 1881, and the Irish Terrier Club of America was established in 1896 and adopted British standards. By 1929, the breed was ranked 13th out of 79 dog categories recognized by the AKC at the time. The Irish Terrier has a special appearance and is significantly different from other dogs in the terrier category. Its body is longer than Fox Terrier and tends to be more linear , but not lacking in muscle or strong bone structure. It is also helpful to make another comparison, the Irish Terrier is similar in appearance to the old Irish Wolfhound , in fact, one is just a miniaturization of the other, and they have many similarities in character.

Whether in the country, city apartment or campsite, the Irish Terrier is an unparalleled friend. The Irish Terrier is a fun playmate who loves to be close to children and can share the joy with them. In their service, especially against the owner, it will face any intimidating behavior and is naturally fit to do it. "Guardian".

The Irish Terrier is a well-known sporting dog. Sometimes looting small animals, sometimes participating in other games, such as chasing rabbit. A water-conscious dog is trained to be as agile in water as it is on land. In fact, the Irish Terrier has many athletic talents. It has successfully caught giant rats in the far north and tropical regions.

The Irish Terrier was used as a military dog in the First World War. As a messenger and sentinel, it displayed the incomparable spirit and fearless character it has always had. The following summary is excerpted from an article written by the chief of the British Military Dog School, who recalls the Irish Terrier's service career.

I can emphasize the Irish Terrier's service more than its companions. Many people survived last year because of the Irish Terrier's service. When a stone wall completely separates the soldiers from their headquarters, and telephones and messengers cannot help, messenger dogs are the only people they can turn to for help. I think this breed is indeed very noble. They are extremely sensitive and willing to fight. Those of us who love dogs with this type of personality will surely find the Irish Terrier to be the poster child for being intelligent, loyal and honest. Just having a companion dog like this one will feel like having a true friend.

As a show dog, the Irish Terrier is unique in style and stance. Its fearless spirit impresses in the game. It is classified as a Category D dog in the round robin race.

It is gentle, courageous and athletic. Lively and lively, the Irish Terrier is a family pet, guard dog and hunting dog . Suitable for urban life; can adapt to cold climates; requires frequent grooming; not easy to get along with other dogs, will be troublesome; requires a lot of physical training.

It is gentle, courageous and athletic. Lively and lively, indifferent to opponents, full of courage without consequences, it has earned it the title of "reckless and daring dog". But socially, it is friendly, affectionate, and absolutely loyal to humans. This rugged, brave but friendly and tolerant dog has always been a protector from danger and harm to its owners, women and children. Its life is a life of loyalty and dedication, an unbreakable wall between family and danger. The Irish Terrier is a family pet, guard dog and hunting dog. Suitable for urban life; can adapt to cold climates; requires frequent grooming; not easy to get along with other dogs, will be troublesome; requires a lot of physical training.

Irish Terrier also has very high dietary requirements. Irish Terrier cannot eat raw meat, which is prone to parasitic diseases. It is best not to eat seafood, which is easy to cause indigestion. It is also forbidden to eat irritating foods such as: Sichuan peppercorns, garlic paste, ginger , pepper, etc. can easily cause the Irish Terrier's sense of smell sensitivity, and even cause inflammation. Onions are even more inedible, easy to poison, leading to hemolytic anemia. Chicken bones fish should not be eaten by him, as it will easily scratch his throat and stomach.

Feeding Tips

1. Like people, Irish Terriers change their food needs with age. There is a big difference in the number of calories burned during its rapidly developing puppy stage, mature adult stage, and older dogs with reduced physical activity.

2. The Irish Terrier must be fed at a fixed time, preferably at a fixed location, and the amount of feeding should be fixed to avoid overeating or overeating.

3. Feeding the Irish Terrier proper food is very important to the healthy growth of the Irish Terrier.

5. The food he feeds every day has a great impact on his coat color and health.

6. Improper food will affect the development and growth of the Irish Terrier, and often cannot be remedied at a later stage. Beginning in puppyhood, a nutrient-dense, well-balanced diet must be fed dog food is better. General dry dog food has all the nutrients your dog needs, including protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Head

Long but with the rest of the body The proportions of the parts are harmonious; the skull is flat, the distance between the ears is narrow, and the distance between the eyes is slightly narrow. There are almost no wrinkles except the sides. The jaw is strong and powerful, but the cheeks are not very full and of moderate length. The foreface should not fall between or under the eyes, on the contrary, the dog used for display should be on the principle of finesse. An exaggerated front face, or a noticeably short face affects head balance and is not ideal. The foreface and skull should be proportional in length. Too much muscle on the cheeks, or bony bulging at the temples, what people describe as "cheeky" or "hard-headed" or "thick skulls," are annoying. A "bumpy" head, in which the skull structure above the eyes is bulging, is also defective. The upper and lower layers of hair should be similar in texture and long enough to show their strength. A goat-like beard or lack thereof is disqualified.

Teeth—should be strong, symmetrical, white and powerful, not too long or too short. Lips - Closed, of good size, almost black in color. Nose - black. Eyes - Dark brown, small, not prominent, lively, intelligent, expressive. Yellow eyes are a defect. Ears--Small, V-shaped; of medium thickness; set on the proper part of the head, looking forward close to the outer corner of the eye. The tips of the ears should be exactly on the level of the skull. Hound-like "dead" ears are a serious defect. This is not a characteristic of the Irish Terrier. The hair on the head should be as short as possible and darker than the rest of the body.

Neck

Appropriate length, gradually widening towards the shoulders, usually slightly fringed on the sides of the neck, extending almost to the ears horn.

Arm and Chest

Shoulders must be strong, long, and evenly sloping back. The chest is deep and powerful, but not too round or too broad.

Body

Slightly longer. The short hindquarters is not a characteristic of the Irish Terrier, but a defect. The hindquarters should be strong and straight, with no slack behind the shoulders. The loin should also be strong, slightly arched, with fully protruding ribs, deep rather than rounded, to the level of the elbows. The female dog is longer than the male dog.

Hindquarters and rump

Hindquarters strong and powerful; thighs strong, hocks close to the ground, but not curled. It should have good elasticity, be of the right length, and be covered with hard, coarse hair.

Foot and Legs

Powerful, rounded and slightly arched toes, neither abduction nor inversion, black nails. The soles of the feet are deep and the feet must be round, without corns, and cracks do not necessarily mean that the feet are bad. In fact, feet of all breeds occasionally appear for various reasons crack. Legs slightly longer, in proportion to the shoulders, erect, with strong bones, well muscled, walking without crossing the elbows, short, straight, and barely noticeable. The front and rear legs are moved straight forward when traveling; the rear knee is not abducted. "Cow-like tarsus" does not meet the criteria. Legs are not feathered, only covered with hair of a similar texture to the body and well covered.

Coat

Rich, dense, wire-like texture, giving a discontinuous appearance, but densely tangled and snug The skin, even when separated by hand, is difficult to see. The long, loose coat is soft or silky, but does not alter the shape of the body, especially on the forehead. The coat on the underside of the body is not as rough as that on the back and other parts, but is full and of good texture. The inner coat is fine and soft with high brightness. A single coat without an undercoat and a wavy coat are not ideal. Curly and stray hairs are the biggest flaws.

Color

The overall color should be bright red, golden, red-yellow or wheat. Dogs with occasional white patches on the chest are acceptable, but not ideal. Any whiteness on the rest of the body is the biggest flaw. Puppies are born with black hair that disappears before maturity.

Size

The ideal weight for display is 12.2 kg for males and 11.3 kg for females; height approximately 45.7 cm. These data are a reference for breeders and referees. In the show competition, the referee mainly judges whether the Irish Terrier meets the standard based on body and appearance. Weight does not play a decisive role in judgment. Appropriate size and other characteristics are all that matters to an Irish Terrier.

Overall Appearance

The overall appearance of the Irish Terrier is especially important. In terms of morphology, the parts must be well-proportioned, proportioned and coordinated, which means they must show the characteristics of the Irish Terrier. The dog must be active, metallically flexible, and lively and lively in action. The physique and bone structure should be strong without being clumsy as speed, strength and endurance are necessary for the dog. The Irish Terrier should be an organic combination of racing speed and perfect appearance.

Temperament

The Irish Terrier's temperament reflects its early background, a family pets, guard dogs and hunting dogs; gentle, courageous and athletic. Lively and lively is the most important thing for the Irish Terrier.