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Irish Terrier - Purebred
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of the terrier breeds.
This breed is a daredevil as well as an affectionate and good tempered dog.
They can be quite fun but overall are not considered as a "hyperactive" breed of dog.
They are an absolutely loyal companion to their family and an interested playmate and protector of children.
They are more than eager to join in on their fun and festivities.
They can be good with children if the children treat these dogs with respect but can have same sex aggression problems with other dogs. They are best with cats if raised with them from an early, early age.
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Keep in mind that these terriers are strong willed and can be difficult to train. As an active minded and intelligent dog, they can easily learn complex tasks, if they feel they have the motivation to do so!
They should be groomed on a regular basis with a twice-yearly stripping of their dense, wiry coat. Typically, males are around 18 inches tall and 27 pounds in weight - females are a bit smaller.
Country of origin: Ireland
Lifespan: 12-15 years
Colors: Bright red, golden red, red wheaten or wheaten
Known health problems: None identified
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