The Irish Terrier (Irish: Brocaire Rua) is a dog breed hailing from Ireland, and it’s one of the oldest terrier breeds. Let’s explore some fascinating details about these spirited dogs:
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Appearance:
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The ideal Irish Terrier is described as racy, red, and rectangular.
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Racy: They should appear powerful without being heavy or sturdy.
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Rectangular: Their body shape differs markedly from other terriers. It’s proportionately longer than that of the Fox Terrier, with a distinctive deep chest.
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Formerly, their tail was customarily docked, but in countries where docking is prohibited, judges emphasize tail carriage.
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Ears are small, folded forward just above skull level, and slightly darker than the coat.
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Coat and Color:
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The Irish Terrier’s coat is dense and wiry.
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They come in colors such as golden red, red wheaten, or simply wheaten.
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Dark red is often mistaken as the only correct color, but wheaten coats are also acceptable.
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A small patch of white on the chest is allowed, but no white should appear elsewhere.
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As they age, some grey hairs may appear.
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The outer coat is straight and wiry, while the inner undercoat should also be red.
These active and compact dogs thrive in both rural and city environments. Their harsh red coat protects them from all kinds of weather. 🐾🔴
