Irish Terrier
Terrier Group
Low-sheddingAKC RecognizedFamily-friendly
📏 Size
Medium
⚖️ Weight
11 - 12 kg
🌍 Origin
Ireland
🐕 Shedding
Low
✂️ Grooming
Monthly
Energy Level
high
Exercise: About 1 hr a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Daredevil terriers: bred as all-round Irish farm dogs for hunting vermin and guarding, they are bold, spirited and protective.
- Dog-selective: many don't tolerate other dogs well, especially of the same sex, so early socialization and supervision matter.
- Wiry coat care: the harsh coat is usually hand-stripped to keep its texture and color, and sheds little.
- Busy minds: energetic and clever, they need daily exercise and consistent training to channel their independent streak.
- A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.
Getting out with a Irish Terrier
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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