Other names/Nicknames:
- Turnspit Dog
Country/Date of origin:
- Ireland
- 1700′s
Height:
- 14 inches
Weight:
- 35 pounds
Personality:
- Uncommonly easy-going for a terrier.
- Intelligent and good natured.
- Said to ooze personality.
History:
The Glen of Imaal dogs were named for the County Wicklow in the south of Ireland. Farmers there used this tough terrier as a go-to-ground dog against badgers and foxes. Its courage is legendary. The breed did not come to attention of the show world until 1933, when it was recognized by the Irish Kennel Club. To-date, it has not gotten the nod from the American Kennel Club (AKC), although it can be shown in the Miscellaneous classes.
Body Type:
- A short-legged terrier with a rather long body.
- A typical earth dog.
- Half-pricked or rose ears are not altered.
- The gaily carried tail is docked to half its original length.
Coat:
- Medium-length double coat. The outer hairs are harsh textured and wiry, and the undercoat is soft.
- Colors allowed are blue, blue and tan, or wheaten.
- Wheaten is the most commonly seen.
Health and Wellness:
- A generally healthy breed.
What you should know:
- If you like the pep of a terrier but dislike barking, the Glen of Imaal is the dog for you. These little tykes are silent even when facing a formidable opponent such as a badger.
- Non-shedding coat makes this breed good for people with allergies.
- The short, bowed, front legs of the Glen of Imaal Terrier made him ideal for working on a dog wheel (a treadmill device that was used to churn butter or turn meat in the fire).
