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| Breed: Irish Terrier | Group (AKC): Terrier Group |  |
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| Country of Origin | Ireland |
| Type of coat | Harsh and wiry. |
| Grooming | Regular brushing and combing will keep his coat in top notch condition. The more he is groomed, the more beautiful the coat will be. Hand strip the coat twice a year. This will maintain the texture and color of his coat. Bathe only when necessary. Check ears, teeth and nails regularly. |
| Average height | 18 - 19 inches |
| Average weight | 25 - 27 lbs. |
| Activity level | Indoors - Medium, Outdoors - High |
| Watchdog | Very High |
| Protection | High |
| Intelligence | High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - High |
| Trainability | Responds well to training, but require firm handling with consistent, tactful training. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, loves to play with children. |
| Character | Determined, friendly |
| Ideal home environment | Apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise is given. Should not be left alone for long periods of time as he may bark incessantly or try to dig his way out of the yard. This sounds kind of amusing for some reason. |
| Ideal owner | An owner of an Irish Terrier needs to be a confident leader who is willing to train this active breed who is both obstinate and sensitive. |
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