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Dog Articles
Past and Present: Irish Terrier
The Irish
Terrier has well earned his nickname ‘dare-devil’, for he has few
if any equals for sheer reckless courage. He is an interesting,
loyal pal, and until he hears the call of duty; he has a quiet,
unobtrusive manner, which is very deceptive; but he will stand for
no nonsense, and once trouble has been started, he'll stay till it's
over.
While on a
hunting expedition in Africa a few years ago, some hunters were
trying by means of a pack of dogs to dislodge a lion which had been
brought to bay in a dense tangle of bushes. For a long time they had
been unsuccessful, when, without any apparent reason, the lion
bolted from the cover. A moment later the reason became apparent. As
he dashed into the open his tail stood straight out behind, and on
the end of it was a little Irish Terrier with his teeth locked.
The Irish
Terrier is intermediate in size between the Airedale and the Welsh,
and is a self-colored dog, either wheaten or red. The latter is more
desirable. In weight 24 pounds is perfection, and in general contour
he should be the counterpart of the Airedale, differing only in size
and in color. In disposition he is a true Terrier; staunch and
courageous, and as he attains years he takes on a dignity and
self-reliance rather unusual in a dog of his size. He is essentially
a rough or wire-haired dog, and silky or woolly hair is a distinct
fault.
Source:
National Geographic 1919
Recommended Reading
Dog Training
Mastery - An Owners' Manual
The Irish Terrier
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