Irish Terrier Breed Information & Characteristics

The Irish Terrier is a breed that has an average risk of becoming obese. Daily walks and a balanced diet of quality dry dog food can help maintain a healthy weight. An active lifestyle and monitoring weight regularly is recommended.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Irish Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Dominant
Lively
Respectful
Intelligent
Protective
Trainable

Irish Terrier will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Irish Terrier dog is one of the best choice if you want a good watchdog. This breed will keep watch over you and your family at all times. This breed takes this task seriously and will typically perform its guarding duty with little to no training. This dog will require obedience training, or you can consider guard dog training to sharpen its skills.

Ireland

Terrier, Irish Wolfhound

1700s

Terrier (AKC:1885)(UKC)

Brown

Black

Red
Cream
Fawn

The coat of an Irish Terrier falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

An Irish Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Irish Terriers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Irish Terrier is a breed of dog that is known to have a higher frequency of health issues compared to other breeds. These issues can range from minor to serious, and regular check-ups with a veterinarian are essential in order to identify and address any potential problems as early as possible.

Hip And Elbow Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Urolithiasis Irish Terrier
Hypothyroidism
Degenerative Myelopathy
Hyperkeratosis

Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Irish Terriers are high-energy dogs, thus an active lifestyle suits them well.

Irish Terrier have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Irish Terrier dog needs significant physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are also well-suited for those who lead an active lifestyle and enjoy activities such as running, hiking, or other outdoor pursuits.

Irish Terriers are active dogs that don't require as much sleep as other breeds. However, they still need enough sleep to stay healthy.

The Irish Terrier is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Irish Terriers tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

These dogs are known for being extremely protective and make excellent guard dogs. They possess a strong instinct to defend their territory and owners and have a high level of vigilance and alertness.

Walking, Run, Play, Tracking, Jumping, Jerking, Swim, Walk, Go to Beach, Music, Go Camping, Chase, Brushing

Irish Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Irish Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Irish Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Irish Terrier is a breed of dog that requires a significant amount of grooming. They will also require regular trims, and a professional groomer's help is often necessary to keep their coat in good condition. They may also need regular baths to maintain their coat and skin.

Irish Terrier should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 25-27 pound (11 - 12 kg) Irish Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Irish Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Irish Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Irish Terriers has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Irish Terrier is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Irish Terrier dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Irish Terriers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Irish Terriers are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Irish Terriers are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Irish Terriers can be good with cats,

Irish Terriers are below average dog friendly dogs. Irish Terrier dogs may not always get along well with other dogs they have not been raised with,

Irish Terriers are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Irish Terriers are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Irish Terriers will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

The Irish Terrier is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Irish Terrier is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Irish Terrier dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.