Glen of Imaal Terrier for sale in the Netherlands
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a heavy low-set Irish working terrier that worked quietly underground and whose build requires extra back and joint attention. A suitable owner checks daily needs, health and breeding records before choosing either a puppy or an adult dog.
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
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- Origin
- Ireland, Wicklow
- Height
- 32–36 cm
- Weight
- Approximately 14–18 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Medium-length harsh double coat. Brush weekly and hand-strip
- Energy
- High: walking, scent work, digging, play and training every day
- Character
- Courageous, lively, headstrong, persistent and prey-driven
- Suitable for
- Experienced active terrier homes with secure fencing and consistent management
Background and temperament
The breed was developed in Ireland, Wicklow as a heavy low-set Irish working terrier that worked quietly underground and whose build requires extra back and joint attention. That original task still shapes drive, pace and independence. Expect the breed behaviour described here and do not choose on appearance alone. Practise recall, release and controlled digging early and manage contact with cats, rodents and unknown dogs individually. Start socialisation, solitude and calm handling while young, using rewards and clear predictable boundaries. A stable dog can recover from new stimuli without continually barking, fleeing or threatening.
Exercise and daily care
Combine substantial walks with scent work and short training, monitor teeth and knees and have a rough coat expertly stripped. Coat care is: Medium-length harsh double coat. Brush weekly and hand-strip. Also inspect ears, teeth, nails, skin and pads weekly. Keep the dog lean and increase running, jumping, cycling or heavy work gradually while growing. A garden does not replace shared exercise, mental work and rest. Teach an off-switch too, so extensive activity does not become chronic agitation.
Health and choosing a breeder
Request hip, elbow, patella and ECVO assessment plus crd3-PRA DNA status and discuss IVDD, heart and skin. Request original results linked to both parents and verify date, identity and assessing body. A verbal promise or DNA panel alone is insufficient. Discuss longevity, behaviour, causes of death and relatedness across the family. Choose a breeder who records problems, socialises puppies appropriately and values functional build and temperament above colour, size or show results.
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