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1. General Description of the Irish Terrier

   Sleek and graceful, the Irish Terrier has a long straight back and a tall stature. Its head is long and flat with a strong well-muscled jaw filled with powerful teeth. Eyes are small and dark with an intense and intelligent expression. The ears are set high on the head and are small and folded over in a V-shape. The dog's tail sticks up high and is docked one quarter off. The coat is wiry and dense and is harsher on the back than on the sides of the body. The undercoat is soft and thick. Coloring is solid and can be bright red, golden red, red wheaten or wheaten.

2. Irish Terrier Temperament

   A classic terrier, The Irish Terrier is independent, animated, and bold. It loves to play, though its rough and tumble demeanor may be a little much for small children. It is very intelligent, but can be stubborn. Training must be firm and consistent from the start. The Irish Terrier is very protective of its family, to whom it is very loyal, and is generally aggressive toward other dogs small animals; do not leave an Irish Terrier alone with other pets unless it has been socialized with them from a young age. Irish Terriers can be difficult to housebreak and must be kept on a leash or in a very secure area as they love to explore and roam.

3. Caring for an Irish Terrier

   The Irish Terrier is suited to apartment life, provided it is given time every day to run around. Sufficiently exercised, this breed makes for a well behaved house pet. The wire coat needs to be brushed at least twice a week, and needs to be clipped (for pets) or stripped (for show dogs) every three to four months. The Irish Terrier does well in most climates, but it should not be made to sleep outside. Long lived and healthy, the only medical problem you might encounter with an Irish Terrier is urinary stones.

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