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Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppies for Sale
Glen of Imaal Terrier
(Irish Glen Of Imaal Terrier)
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Pronunciation |
Glen of
Eee-MAHL |
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Description |
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a sturdy dog that
resembles the Welsh Corgi - a short legged dog that is
low to the ground with a long body. The front legs are a bit bowed. The harsh,
shaggy, medium-length coat comes in many colors including red, blue, brindle, or
wheaten. It has a rough outer coat lined with a soft, dense undercoat. The chest
is broad and strong. The powerful head has a distinct stop and tapered muzzle.
The ears are half-pricked or half-rose shaped. The nose is black and the eyes
are round and chestnut. The muzzle is wide, not pointed, and the teeth should
meet in a level or scissors bite. |
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Temperament |
The Glen of Imaal is a spirited, brave, little
dog. Patient and loyal. Peaceful and gentle with the family. Tough and game when hunting, otherwise mild-mannered and calm indoors. They
are intelligent, but also late bloomers. If they sense the owners are meek or passive they will become stubborn, pushy, and dominating as they will believe they need to run the home. If under exercised they will become
rambunctious. These
devoted dogs make fine family pets.
Playful and excellent with children. Feisty with other animals due to their hunting instincts. Use
caution around other non-canine pets, especially hamsters, rabbits and mice.
With proper leadership and human to canine communication they can
get along well with other dogs. This breed has a deep bark that makes the dog sound much bigger than he is.
The Glen like to dig and chase. They adapt well to changes of owner - so adopting
an adult Glen will not be a problem. These dogs will bark if they detect danger
but will rarely bark without a reason. They are sensitive to correction and owners should never be harsh, but they do need to be firm, calm and very consistent with an air of authority to them.
The rules of the home should be made clear and stuck to. Training should always be consistent with some play in every session. They
respond well to obedience training and can be taught to retrieve. Glens are keen
to learn.
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Height, Weight |
Height: 14 inches (35.5-36.5 cm.)
Weight: 34-36 pounds (15.5-16.5 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Glen of Imaal Terrier will do okay in an
apartment. They are moderately active indoors and will do okay without a yard.
The Glen can sleep outdoors if the weather is not too extreme, but they would
much rather be indoors with their owners. |
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Exercise |
The Glen of Imaal Terrier needs a daily walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, Never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the human.
As with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 13-14 years. |
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Grooming |
The Glen is easy to groom, but it does require
stripping twice a year. Cut under the tail with scissors as needed. The hair in
the ears should be plucked out regularly and the hair between the pads of the
feet should also be removed. Show dogs require a lot more grooming. This breed
sheds little to no hair. |
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Origin |
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is an Irish dog of
unknown origins. It is still fairly rare in the USA. He is named for the Glen of
Imaal, in County Wicklow, Ireland. The Glen was first presented publicly at an
Irish dog show in 1933. Like many similarly built low-to-the-ground, powerful
terriers, he was bred to hunt and kill animals living in the ground such as
foxes and badgers. The dog would go into the animal's den to drag it out. Glen
of Imaal Terriers were even pitted in timed trials against live badgers to test
their gameness until such events were banned in 1966. Unlike Lakeland
Terriers and Fox Terriers, the Glen of Imaal is
supposed to work silently. It may also have been used for dog fighting
entertainment and to turn spits cooking meats over a fire by trotting on a
treadmill for hours at a time. This spunky little terrier serves mostly as a
companion dog today, but he can still catch vermin. With little training it can
still be used to successfully hunt foxes and badgers. |
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Terrier |
| Recognition |
CKC, FCI, KCGB, NKC, NZKC, CET, ANKC, APRI, ACR
The breed was recognized by the Kennel Club of England in 1975, by the United
Kennel Club (USA) in 1994, and by the States Kennel Club of America in 1987. |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CET = Club
Español de Terriers (Spanish Terrier Club)
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
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