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Glen of Imaal Terrier
General Appearance
Medium-sized with medium-length coat, great strength with impression of maximum substance for the size of dog. Body longer than high.
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Below: < 10 years Average: > 10 years Above: > 15 years |
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Below: Town only Average: Town and Country Above: Country only |
Characteristics
Active, agile and silent when working. Native of County Wicklow and named after the Glen of Imaal.
Temperament
Game and spirited with great courage when called upon, otherwise gentle and docile.
Head and Skull
Of good width and fair length with powerful foreface. Muzzle to taper towards nose. Well defined stop. Nose black.
Eyes
Brown, medium size, round and set well apart. Light eyes undesirable.
Ears
Small, rose or half pricked when alert, thrown back when in repose. Full drop or prick undesirable
Mouth
Jaws strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Teeth of good size.
Neck
Very muscular and of moderate length.
Forequarters
Shoulders broad, muscular and well laid back. Forelegs short, bowed and well boned
Body
Deep and of medium length, slightly longer than height at withers. Well sprung ribs with neither flat nor barrel appearance. Chest wide and strong. Topline slightly rising to a strong loin.
Hindquarters
Strong, well muscled, with good thighs and good bend of stifle. Hocks turned neither in nor out.
Feet
Compact and strong with rounded pads. Front feet to turn out slightly from pastern.
Tail
Docking optional. Docked: Strong at root. Well set on and carried gaily. Undocked: Strong at root. Well set on and carried gaily. In overall balance with rest of the dog.
Gait
Free in action. Covers the ground effortlessly with good drive behind.
Coat
Medium length, of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline.
Colour
Blue, brindle and wheaten (all shades).
Size
35-36 cms (14 ins) at the shoulder is maximum height for dogs and bitches.
Excercise Requirements
Moderate
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Notes
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
