Irish Terrier

Origin

Ireland

Attractive to:

Someone that will enjoy the feisty, spirited antics of a confident, loving terrier. They can be a handful, so early and ongoing socialisation and training are a must.

Not the best for:

Someone that likes a quiet life. The Irish Terrier is bold and vocal!

Aliases:

Irish Red Terrier

Cross between:

None

Size:

Small-Medium
You could pick them up if you had to in an emergency.

Exercise Needs:

Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.

Coat:

Spikey
If not hand stripped will go fluffy. If you don't pluck their fur in the old fashioned way they transform from spikey to soft.

Shedding:

Moderate shedding
All canines drop some hair, think of it as dog glitter!

Life expectancy:

15 years

Good first dog?:

No