Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sighthound Height: males 33-36 in., females 30-34 in. Weight: 100-150 lbs. Life span: 6-8 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Irish Wolfhound? The huge, dignified Irish Wolfhound hunted with Ireland’s kings and queens. […]
Irish Dogs
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Irish Water Spaniel
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 22-24 in. Weight: 55-65 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with early socialization Good with other pets: yes with early socialization What is the origin of the Irish Water Spaniel? Irish Water Spaniels, one of the oldest of the Spaniel […]
Irish Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 18 in. Weight: 25-27 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: can be dog aggressive, may chase cats & other small animals What is the origin of the Irish Terrier? Irish farmers wanted an intelligent dog that could […]
Irish Setter
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Sporting dog Height: 25-28 in. Weight: 55-75 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Irish Setter? Ancestors of the Irish Setter include pointers, spaniels, and other setters. Originally red and white, the pure […]
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 12-14 in. Weight: 25-42 lbs. Life span: 13-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: high prey drive, will chase small animals, may be male dog aggressive What is the origin of the Glen of Imaal Terrier? When Elizabeth I hired French […]
Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Ireland Group: Terrier Height: 17-20 in. Weight: 30-45 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: with early socialization, may view cats & small animals as prey What is the origin of the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier? This old-around farm dog, […]