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IRISH TERRIER
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APPEARANCE
The
over-all appearance of the Irish Terrier is important. In conformation
he must be more than a sum of his parts. He must be all-of-a piece, a
balanced vital picture of symmetry, proportion and harmony. Furthermore,
he must convey character. This terrier must be active, lithe and wiry in
movement, with great animation; sturdy and strong in substance and bone
structure. The dog must present an active, lively, lithe and wiry
appearance; lots of substance, at the same time free of clumsiness, as
speed and endurance as well as power is very essential. The Irish
Terrier must be neither “cloddy nor cobby” but should be framed on the
“lines of speed” showing a graceful racy outline.
TEMPERAMENT
The Irish
Terrier, while being game and capable of holding his own with other
dogs, is remarkably loyal, good tempered and affectionate with mankind,
but once he is attacked, he has the courage of a lion and will fight to
the bitter end. Though the terrier may be fierce when the
circumstances call for it, the Irish Terrier is easily trained and a
gentle pet, living up to his early description as “the poor man’s
sentinel, the farmer’s friend and the gentleman’s favourite”.
The temperament of the Irish Terrier reflects his early background: he
was family pet, guard dog, and hunter. He is good tempered, spirited and
game. It is of the utmost importance that the Irish Terrier show fire
and animation. There is a heedless, reckless pluck about the Irish
Terrier which is characteristic, and which, coupled with the headlong
dash, blind to all consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary,
has earned for the breed the proud epithet of "Daredevil." He is of good
temper, most affectionate, and absolutely loyal to mankind. Tender and
fore bearing with those he loves, this rugged, stout-hearted terrier
will guard his master, his mistress and children with utter contempt for
danger or hurt. His life is one continuous and eager offering of loyal
and faithful companionship and devotion. He is ever on guard, and stands
between his home and all that threatens.
Characteristics
There is a
heedless, reckless pluck about the Irish Terrier which is
characteristic, and, coupled with the headlong dash, blind to all
consequences, with which he rushes at his adversary, has earned for the
breed the proud epithet of ‘the Daredevils’. When ‘off duty’ they are
characterized by a quiet caress-inviting appearance, and when one sees
them endearingly, timidly pushing their heads into their master’s hands,
it is difficult to realize that on occasions, at the ‘set on’, they can
prove that they have the courage of a lion, and will fight to the last
breath in their bodies.
They develop an extraordinary devotion for and have been known to track
their masters almost incredible distances.
COLOUR
‘Whole-coloured’, most preferable colours being
red, red/wheaten, or yellow/red.
SIZE
Dogs: Around 18-19 inches
Bitches: Around 17-18 inches
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