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Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier  A Glen of Imaal Terrier Alternative names Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier Country of origin Ireland Common nicknames Glen Classification and breed standards FCI: Group 3 Section 1 #302 Stds AKC: Terrier Stds ANKC: Group 2 (Terriers) Stds KC (UK): Terrier Stds NZKC: Terrier Stds UKC: Terriers Stds The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. It originates in Wicklow, Ireland, and was developed as a working terrier, proficient in badger-baiting and hunting of fox. AppearanceThe Glen of Imaal is classified as a medium-sized dog. When full grown, the average Glen of Imaal weighs approximately 16 kg (35 lbs) and stands 35.5 cm (14 in) tall at the withers. The breed has a medium-length coat that is usually wheaten, blue, or brindle in color. TemperamentThe Glen of Imaal Terrier, though normally docile,but if provoked can sometime be dog-aggressive. There have been no reported serious injuries caused by the breed, but their hunting background is visible in some of the dogs. This means that some Glens have a high prey drive and might mistake domestic pets for prey (i.e., cats, rats, gerbils, etc.). External links- Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America
- GITCA breed standards
http://www.glen-of-imaal-terrier.com/rescue/tally.htm Independent Glen Rescue site  Glen of Imaal pup.
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