Glen Imaal Terrier

The Glen of Imaal Terrier originates from a valley of that name in the county of Wicklow in Ireland, where it was - and is - used as a badger. It IS still mainly to be found in Ireland, combining life as a working terrier with the role of pet and children's protector.

Origin and history

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is an Irish. bred working terrier and is stili popular in its area of origin. But although its fame has long spread outside its native Ireland, where it received official breed recognition in 1933, it is not often seen in the show ring. It is also recognized by the Kennel Club but not by the American Kennel Club.

Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppies

Good points

Affectionate
Courageous
Excellent with children
Good working dog
Loyal
Playful

Take heed

Rarely seen in a show ring, so not a good choice for that purpose

Size Of Parents

Height not more than 14in (35.5cm); weight up to 351b (15.9kg), less for bitches.

Exercise

Happiest when able to run In open spaces, this adaptable little dog will take to normal household life provided it has a garden to play In and is given regular walks.

Glen Imaal Terrier Information

SHOW STANDARD

(Taken from FCI Standard, Belgium, 1975)

General appearance

Medium long-coated dog of great strength for its size, active and agile, low to the ground. Movement should be free, not hackneyed in action but

covering the ground effortlessly.

Colour

Blue brindle or wheaten but not toning to black.

Head and skull

The head should be of good width and fair length with a foreface of power bearing to the nose but showing no sign of the bottle head often seen in other breeds. There should be a pronounced stop.

Tail

The tail must be strong at the insertion, well set on, and carried gaily.

Feet

Compact, with strong, rounded pads.

Glen Imaal Terrier Feeding & Grooming

Feeding

Recommended would be 13-200z (369-587g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 11/2-3 cupfuls of a dry, complete food, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 112 cup of hot or cold water.

Grooming

A good frequent brushing.