Glen of Imaal Terrier

Infobox Dogbreed
akcgroup = Terrier
akcstd = http://www.akc.org/breeds/glen_of_imaal_terrier/index.cfm
altname = Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
ankcgroup = Group 2 (Terriers)
ankcstd = http://ankc.org.au/home/breeds_details.asp?bid=58
country = Ireland
fcigroup = 3
fcinum = 302
fcisection = 1
fcistd = http://www.dogdomain.com/FCI/fcistandards/fci-302.htm


image_caption = A Glen of Imaal Terrier puppy
kcukgroup = Terrier
kcukstd = http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/75
name = Glen of Imaal Terrier
nickname = Glen
nzkcgroup = Terrier
nzkcstd = http://www.nzkc.org.nz/br242.html
ckcgroup = Miscellaneous List
ckcstd = ?
ckcmisc = yes
ukcgroup = Terriers
ukcstd = http://mail.ukcdogs.com/UKCweb.nsf/80de88211ee3f2dc8525703f004ccb1e/2cb6f9a0f82176478525704d005edb53?OpenDocument 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.

Description

Appearance

The 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

Temperament

The Glen of Imaal Terrier, though normally docile, can sometimes be aggressive if provoked. 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 (e.g., cats, rats, gerbils, etc.).

External links

* [http://www.glens.org/ Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America]
* [http://www.glens.org/standards.htm GITCA breed standards]
* [http://www.glen-of-imaal-terrier.com/rescue/tally.htm Independent Glen Rescue site]