Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog

INTRODUCTION

Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs are Gentle, Spirited and Bold dogs they are from Terrier group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity they rank # 180.  These dogs were farmer’s best friend in the old days as they are hard workers. They are small but well-built for a day’s work also are very devoted to their human families. Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs are Purebred and non- allergic dogs.

HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Active, Gentle, Courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Ireland
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment

MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE

KEY FACTS

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis 
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris

INTERESTING FACTS

1- The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a strong, independent dog breed named for the remote valley in Ireland where they originated

2- Bred to hunt fox and badger, and to keep homes free of rodents, the Glen is a skilled and cunning hunter

  • CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME

    Calling names:Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog
    Scientific name: Canis lupus

  • COLOUR VARIATIONS

    Wheaten, Blue Brindle

  • COAT TYPE

    Double coat

  • LIFE SPAN

    10 to 14 years

  • APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT

    Height: 16 - 18in (41 - 46cm)
    Length: 23 - 26in (58 - 66cm)

  • TAIL

    The well-set-on tail is strong at the root and carried gaily. Pups’ tails are customarily docked to half-length

  • WEIGHT

    16 kg

  • BREEDING SEASON

    Throughout the year

  • REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD

    Reproduction: One or two times a year
    Gestation period: 63 days

  • LITTER SIZE

    3 - 5 puppies

  • LOOK A LIKE

    Biewer Terrier Dog

  • FARM ANIMAL

    No

  • FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED

    1933

  • ORIGIN

    Ireland

  • DISTRIBUTION

    Nationwide

  • OCCURRENCE

    Families :
    Species :

  • FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL

    Omnivores

  • TO HUMANS

    Very friendly to humans but Glens have the stubborn character of a true terrier, but they are quite willing to work with you if you use praise and food to motivate them

  • AS A PET

    Recommended

  • KIDS FAVOURITE

    Yes

ANIMAL KINGDOM