Irish Terrier Dog

The Irish terrier dog is a rough-coated, generally reddish breed standing about 46 cm (18 in) high at the shoulder and weighing approximately 12 kg (27 lb). It has a long head, flattened skull, and small V-shaped ears that drop forward toward the eyes. Its tail is docked. Its wiry coat should be solid red, golden red, red wheaten, or wheaten (yellowish). This dog is different look to Irish Settle Dog.

The Irish terrier dog has a curious history in that there is no definite mention of the breed prior to 1875, even though an Irish terrier club was founded in 1879 to promote the breed. It is obvious, therefore, that the breed or earlier variants of it were founded, that the breed or earlier variants of it were known in Ireland for many years previously. The Irish terrier has been used as a guard dog and as a hunter of small game and vermint.

The Irish terrier is a most versatile dog. In addition to being a pet and watch dog. It is adept at hunting large and small game and is an accomplished retriver. It was also used as a messenger and sentinel during both world wars.