“Ireland is a land famous for its lush vistas; however, not all of Ireland is cloaked in emerald. The Glen region, in County Wicklow, is a bleak land strewn with rocks wherein human beings toil to make a meager living. But Ireland is also a land recognized for its terriers and leprechauns, and the Glen region has its unique magical terrier: the Glen of Imaal Terrier. In this harsh land, a canine needed to earn its keep. The plucky terriers did so by tackling rats, badgers, and foxes, entertaining the men by fights in the pits by night, and working for the women as turnspit puppies by day. There was a canine with the braveness to face against a badger underground and the stamina to run for mile after mile in a turnspit of a hot kitchen.
On top of that, the Glen of Imaal Terrier had a glowing personality that made him a part of the family. Some say only a leprechaun could emerge from such a past with this type of rosy attitude. Very few turnspit breeds survived into the 20th century, partly because they weren’t deemed illustrious or fascinating to maintain or develop through canine shows. The Glen of Imaal Terrier was primarily bypassed in a rush to sell new breeds, permitting it to preserve its natural traits instead of evolving into a fashion plate. In 1934 they became one of the first terrier breeds identified by the Irish Kennel Club. It wasn’t until the Eighties that a concerted attempt was made to foster the breed in America. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America was formed in 1986, and the AKC admitted the breed to the Miscellaneous group in 2001. They became a full-fledged member of the Terrier Group in 2004.”

Temperement

A huge canine on short legs, the Glen canine of huge thoughts that’s never short of methods to obtain them. This is a spirited, inquisitive, brave breed, constantly geared up for a game. Less excitable than most terriers, he’s although a lively canine. However, as soon as he is given his everyday dose of activity and training, he is content to snuggle by your side. At domestic, Glen is good-natured and mild with family members; with his childlike exuberance, he mainly enjoys the companionship of children. Some Glens may be canine aggressive. Glen’s research quickly, however, might not continually do what you ask. They aren’t willing to bark much.

Upkeep

The Glen is big enough to participate in any family activity and small enough to take nearly anywhere. He deals nicely with inclement weather but isn’t keen on warm weather. The Glen tends to live around on walks; however, due to his tendency to be fearless in the face of oncoming automobiles or threatening dogs and loves a great hunt on fresh scents or a great chase, he need not be allowed off lead unsupervised. Glens aren’t typically excellent swimmers and shouldn’t be allowed close to deep water till you know they can swim. The coat requires stripping a few times a year; however, it is otherwise easily maintained.

Health

“Major diagnosis: PRA
Minor diagnosis: CHD
Occasionally seen: elbow dysplasia, cone-rod dystrophy (CRD)
Suggested tests: eye, hip, elbow, DNA for CRD
Life span: 10–14 years”

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.