Commonly described as the farmer’s friend, the terrier breed is one raised mainly to counter vermin. The Irish Terrier is one such breed which is widely believed to be native to Ireland. They serve as great watchdogs and have a reputation for being great companions. Discover more about our Irish Terrier puppies for sale below!

Breed History

Historically, they have a reputation for fearlessness. They are nicknamed the ‘red daredevil’ which is a reference to the color of their coat and their stoutheartedness. The origin of the Irish Terrier is unknown.

They are believed to be a descendant of the black and tan terrier variant dogs of Ireland and Britain. Albeit a conjecture, it is opined that they share bloodlines with the Irish Wolfhound. They were formerly of different colors and types.

Irish Terriers were raised to be thorough vermin killers. What they lacked in looks, they made up for in gameness and working qualities.

Just before the end of the 19th century, they were the first members of the terrier group to be acknowledged by the English Kennel Club. They would go on to the United States where they became quite popular.

Temperament

Irish Terriers are similar to the Irish Setter in temperament. They are energetic and instinctual. They are excellent watchdogs so they bark more than the average dog. Early socialization is beneficial to the Irish Terrier.

They are excellent with people when they receive early socialization training which also helps them become great family companions. They are not as active as the Irish Setters and can be quite relaxed when indoors.

They love relaxing with their owners. If in a home infested with vermin, then they can get rowdy indoors. They can be left alone indoors as they are a calm breed. They enjoy a variety of mental and physical challenges and can excel at different dog competitions.

Environment

Irish Terriers thrive well in a humanpopulated living space as they love to be around their owners. They are not as welcoming of strangers as the Irish Setter.

They love mental and physical challenges and as vermin hunters, they do well in environments where they can hunt down these rodents.

This reason is why they have been nicknamed the farmer’s friend, as earlier in history, they were popular on farmlands hunting down rodents that threatened farm crops and produce.

Being calm indoors, they can cope with people who stay away from home for a few hours a day. However, they prefer people who stay home during the day.

Irish terriers don’t do well with other dogs. They are known to be aggressive to canines of the same sex. They can be trained to live with cats, however.

They don’t back down from a fight and they fight to the point of serious injury to themselves or other canines. The size of other dogs cannot deter an Irish Terrier from baring its fangs. They are great escape artists so you might consider raising your fences a little higher.

Exercise

Irish Terriers love the outdoors and would love to take a few minutes outside the walls of a house daily. They require exercise in the form of walks or jogs a few times a day. Activities like Frisbee tossing are great for them.

They love energetic plays. It is best to play with them in a wellsecured area as they can easily get distracted by the sight of other dogs.

They have a love for water and can go swimming with you. It is not only fun but an exercise activity for them. They are swift and possess endurance and lack of exercise can make them difficult to stop if they become destructive.

Grooming

Irish Terriers do not shed heavily. It is advisable to brush their coat once a week to get rid of dead or loose hair to give them a clean look. Smoothing down the hair encourages blood flow to their follicles.

They have a waterrepellent coat that is impregnable for dirt so bathing is not necessary for them. Bathe them only if the need arises. Their nails should be trimmed occasionally.

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