Irish terrier Dog Breed
The Irish terrier dog breed is known for their unique personality and their distinctive proud appearance. Originally this dog breed was bred for their working abilities and not for their looks, but with the passage of time more and more dog lovers are discovering and loving this wonderful dog.
Let’s have a brief look about some of the unique and distinctive qualities of these dogs that make them a wonderful family pet. As mentioned earlier, these dogs are not known for their looks but their loving and loyal following makes them popular family pets and more than ever people are loving them.
Temperament
These dogs are full of fun and have are hardworking and intelligent. They have a steady even temperament and are not hyperactive in their work. They are free-spirited, loyal, gentle, courageous and affectionate. The courageous nature of these dogs makes them excellent watchdogs. They are strong will dogs which will always respond in a authoritative manner to a firm trainer. Due to their free-spirited nature, they might take a while to learn who their boss is. Although, they will respect their boss as they learn about their boss but they will never be fully obedient towards them. They are fun loving dogs with a mischievous nature, being mischief is part of their nature and this is what they are loved for by their owners.
Appearance
The Irish terrier breed is medium sized breed with a slightly longer physic than their height. They have large head which is always held high and a graceful neck with a distinctive proud appearance which makes them stand out from any dogs of any other breed. They have large ears which are often glued back to their head by their owners, with dark brown eyes and solid color of coat. They are usually about 18 inches in height and weighing about 25 to 27 pounds.