The Irish Terrier is enerjetic, good tempered, very affectionate, and loyal. The Irish Terrier plays hard and is a good friend for children. A child could wish for no finer friend to grow up with.
The Irish Terrier is a very healthy breed and is not prone to any major hereditary disorders.
The Irish Terrier stands 18-19 inches tall and weighs 25-27 lbs.
The life expectency is 12-15 years.
Irish Terriers were bred for active work, so they need regular excercise. A daily brisk walk is good.
The coat of an Irish Terrier is easy to groom and rarely sheds. Brush regularly and hand strip twice a year. The more they are brushed and combed the better they will look.
The Irish Terrier was the the first native terrier from Ireland to get Kennel Club recognition(19th century) and has gained world wide acceptance since that time.