Irish Terrier

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Irish Terrier
Irish Terrier in Sydenham Hill Woods, London
Other names	Irish Red Terrier
Origin	Ireland
Traits Height Males 17–18 inches (43–46 cm) Females 16–18 inches (41–46 cm) Weight 24 to 27 lb Males 25–27 pounds (11–12 kg) Females 24–26 pounds (11–12 kg) Coat Dense, wiry Color bright red, golden red, red
Kennel club standards Irish Kennel Club standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Irish Terrier (Irish: Brocaire Rua) is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of terrier. The Irish Terrier is considered one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to provide a separate class for Irish Terriers. By the 1880s, Irish Terriers were the fourth most popular breed in Great Britain and Ireland.^[1]

The Irish Terrier is an active and compactly sized dog that is suited for life in both rural and city environments. Its harsh red coat protects it from all kinds of weather.