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Glen of Imaal Terrier | Irish Red and White Setter | Irish Setter | Irish Terrier | Irish Water Spaniel |
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| physical traits | rugged | - strong - powerful - good sense of smell | - boisterous - energetic - active - | - rugged - elegant. resembles a small Airedale | - dashing - bold - enthusiastic - exuberant - excellent swimmer - muscular - powerful |
| colors | - blue - cream to red wheaten - blue-black - black-brindle - brindle | - parti-colored-pearl white with patches of solid red - some flecking - mottling on face and paws | - red - chestnut - mahogany | shades of red (bright to golden) and wheaten. white patch on chest (not preferred) | solid liver-color |
| personality/ temperament | - gentle - docile - stoic - spirited - courageous - brave - loyal - playful - boisterous - active - tough - lively - affectionate - devoted - stubborn - ferocious on the hunt - aggressive toward other dogs | - happy - good natured - affectionate - cheerful - exuberant - energetic - athletic - aristocratic - keen - intelligent - biddable - enthusiastic - good worker - kindly - friendly - determined - extroverted - courageous | - exuberant - enthusiastic - outgoing - intelligent - charming - happy - friendly to all - a clown - affectionate - matures slowly. some may be shy - hostile - timid | - affectionate - gentle - good-natured - faithful - impetuous - bold - daredevil - impulsive - playful - loyal to family - protective - tireless - adaptable | - affectionate - happy - fun-loving - inquisitive - stamina - alert - gentle - faithful - attentive - loyal - intelligent - reserved with strangers - exuberant - stubborn. some may be aggressive - shy |
| maintenance/ special needs | - regular brushing - early consistent training - protect from cold - indoor dog - socialize with cats and dogs early | - extra exercise - daily grooming - extra exercise - patience to train - prone to gastric torsion - eye problems | - regular brushing - lots of exercise - human companionship - train early - will adjust to city with long walks - drools | - regular grooming - firm discipline - exercise - monitor their whereabouts they are impulsive and can get into sticky situations - not good with other pets | - brush regularly - discipline to control exuberance - lots of exercise - socialize early |
| nickname | Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier | - Parti-colored Setter - Rossmore Setter | Red Setter | Irish Red Terrier | - Shannon Spaniel - Rat-Tail Spaniel - Whip-Tail Spaniel |
| origination | Ireland | Ireland from France | Ireland, possibly from the Old Spanish Pointer, setting spaniels, and early Scottish setters | Ireland, possibly descended from Old Black-and-Tan and Wheaten Terriers | Ireland |
| bred for | - vermin - fox and badger hunting - | - game retrieving - setting | - setting - game retrieving | - vermin hunting - watchdog | waterfowl retrieving |
| identifying traits | ... | ... | - long red hair - one of tallest dogs in sporting group | ... | - short curly hair - longer on top of head with smoothe face and rat tail |
| height | (inch) | ... | ... | 18~19 (inch) | ... |
| weight | (lbs) | 40~70 (lbs) | ... | 25~27 (lbs) | ... |
| height for male | ... | 24.5~27 (inch) | 27 (inch) | ... | 22~24 (inch) |
| height for female | ... | 22.5~2457.1~60.96 (inch) | 25 (inch) | ... | 21~23 (inch) |
| ideal for | - family - companion - guard dog - watchdog - country life - city life with lots of exercise - | - family - companionship - other pets - gundog - outdoors - cooler weather | - family - companion - hunting - active people - can live outdoors - other pets - not a good guard dog | - family - watchdog - companionship - coursing - field trials - vermin hunting - country and city (with plenty of exercise) living - any climate | - waterfowl retriever - companion - family - city or country - outdoors - gundog - watchdog - people with allergies - house dog - |
| good with kids? | yes | yes | yes | ... | yes |
| interesting facts | used to turn a spit over a fire | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| lifespan | 13~14 (year) | 13 (year) | 13 (year) | 13 (year) | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc - arba-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) | - arba-(sporting dog group) - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(gundog group) - | - akc-(sporting dog group) - fci-(British and Irish Pointer Dog group) - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(gundog group) - ckc | - akc - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(terrier dog group) - fci-(large and medium-sized terrier dog group) - ckc | - akc-(sporting dog group) - fci-(water dog group) - ukc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(gundog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - medium length - harsh topcoat - soft undercoat | - long - silky - fine textured | - long silky topcoat - abundant undercoat (in winter) | dense and wiry | - small - tight - dense curls - virtually waterproof |
| weight for male | ... | ... | 70 (lbs) | ... | 55~65 (lbs) |
| weight for female | ... | ... | 60 (lbs) | ... | 45~58 (lbs) |
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