COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Ireland. MOST SUITED AS Hunting dog, watchdog, and family pet. SIZE The shoulder-height is 46 - 50cm (18 - 191/2in) and the weight should be about 14kg (311b). COAT The outer-coat is very hard, while the under-layer is both softer and finer. The accepted colours are golden-yellow, wheaten, and light red. Small white markings on the chest are permissible. CARE REQUIRED The Irish Terrier's grooming depends upon the condition of its coat and whether you wish to show the dog, but in any event requires hand-plucking the hairs at least twice a year. Trim excessive hair between the pads of the feet and keep the ears clean. CHARACTER The Irish Terrier is a dog of character which is loyal, protective, vigilant, playful, has a sense of humour, is intelligent, tends to be over-courageous, sensitive, active, and bonds very strongly with its family. In the Country of origin it is tellingly dubbed "dare devil." TRAINING This breed requires a confident handler who can train it in a very consistent and tactful way. When in a good mood it can learn anything, but try to ensure that there is plenty of variety in the training routine. SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR This character of a dog tends to be rather eager to fight when in the presence of other dogs. Teach it when young not to chase cats. It is naturally friendly with people and adores children
Fila Brasileiro
sitive to the intonation of your voice. The potential owner must be aware that they react very quickly. For the right handler they are obedient. SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR For the children of its family, the Fila Brasileiro presents
and is very tolerant
Bull Mastiff
erant towards children but can be rather dominant towards their own kind. Provided they are properly socialized when young, they can learn to get along with other household pets. Friends of the family will be accepted, especially if the owner sig
of them. The bitches are generally calmer than the dogs. The Irish Terrier becomes very dependent upon its family and regards it as a punishment to be left alone for a long time. It will defend its territory and that of its family against wrongdoers but is not really mistrustful of strangers. EXERCISE The Irish Terrier requires a lot of exercise so take it out regularly. They enjoy playing with a ball in the garden
Beagle
to trot around freely off the lead until you are certain that you have the dog well under control or you run the risk of disappearing it in search of wild game. GENERAL For sportive people this is an ideal family pet but it is less suitable for life in a flat. They like
or romping in open countryside. People say that they love riding in cars and want to be taken
Border Collie
ie originated in the border country between Scotland and England. He was known in the past as the Working Collie, the Old-fashioned Collie, the Farm Collie and the
everywhere with you.
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