Colour
The Irish Terrier comes in golden-yellow, wheaten, and light red,
Height / Weight
Dogs should measure no more than 45 - 50cms at the withers, bitches slightly less at 43 - 47cms. Dogs weigh between 12 - 15kgs and bitches should ideally weigh between 10 - 13kgs.
Health
This is a healthy breed, however some Irish Terrier can be prone to knee problems such as luxating patellas.
Intelligence
Irish Terriers are definitely trainable and highly intelligent. They have great natural talent for agility trails and fly-ball competitions.
Suitability (Children)
Low
Feeding
You may be surprised by how much an Irish Terrier east considering its size, however they are undemanding and won't be the sort of dog to tap their food bowl expectantly. Irish Terriers are active little dogs and will definitely get out what they put in.
Excercise
Training an Irish Terrier requires confidence, consistency and tact. When in a good mood, they can learn anything, but try to ensure that there is plenty of variety in the training routine or they will become easily bored and distracted.
Ailments
This is a healthy breed, however some Irish Terrier can be prone to knee problems such as luxating patellas.
Grooming
The Irish Terrier has a hard double coat that is rather easy maintain. Dead hair can be removed by brushing once a week with a stiff bristle brush. Bath time should be once every two weeks in the warmer months and once a month in the colder months. It is also recommended that Irish Terriers are hand-stripped/ hand-plucked by a professional groomer twice a year (just like an Airedale).
Grooming Frequency
Once a week