Post by charmingnancy on Jul 20, 2009 17:05:01 GMT -5
Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Badger, fox, and vermin hunter
Description:
The Glen of Imaal Terrier receives its name from the Glen of Imaal, a region in the county of Wicklow Ireland where it was developed long ago. It is a game terrier, fearless in attacking quarry and compact enough to go to ground after badger or fox and game enough to fight its chosen vermin.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Medium sized with medium length coat, great strength with impression of maximum substance for size of dog. Body longer than high. Its distinctive head with rose or half-pricked ears, its levelled forequarters with turned out feet, its unique outline and topline are hallmarks of the breed.
Coat & Colour:
Hair: Medium length, of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline.
Colour:
• Blue brindle but not toning to black.
• Wheaten, from a light wheaten colour to a golden reddish shade.
• Puppies may be born coloured Blue, Wheaten, or Reddish. Lighter coloured pups usually have an inky blue mask, and there may also be a streak of Blue down the back, on the tail, and on the ears. The darker markings will clear with maturity.
Head: Skull: Of good width and of fair length. Stop: Pronounced. Nose: Black. Muzzle: Foreface of power, tapering to the nose. Jaws: Strong. Teeth: Teeth sound, regular, strong and of good size. Scissor bite. Eyes: Brown, medium size, round and set well apart. Light eyes should be penalised. Ears: Small rose or half pricked when alert, thrown back when in repose. Full drop or prick undesirable.
Neck: Very muscular and of moderate length.
Forequarters: Shoulders: Broad, muscular and well laid back. Forelegs: Short, bowed and well boned. Feet: Compact and strong with rounded pads. Front feet to turn out slightly from pasterns.
Body: Deep and long, and longer than high. Topline: Level. Loin: Strong. Chest: Wide and strong, ribs well sprung.
Hindquarters: Strong and well muscled. Thighs: Well muscled. Stifle: Well bent. Hocks: Turned neither in nor out. Feet: Compact and strong with rounded pads.
Tail: Docked. Strong at root, well set on and carried gaily. Pups tails docked to half length. A natural tail (undocked) is allowed for in countries where docking is banned by law.
Gait: Free, not hackneyed. Covers ground effortlessly with good drive behind.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
• Hound ears.
• Undershot bite, overshot bite.
• Too short in body.
• Straight front.
Disqualification:
• Aggresive or overly shy.
• Black & Tan colour.
• Narrow foreface.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
Size:
Height: 33 to 35 cm (13-14 inches) at the shoulder; 35 cm (14 inches) maximum height for dogs and bitches.
Weight: Weight approximately 35 lbs (16 kg), bitches somewhat less. Shall not be penalized for being slightly outside the suggested weight.
Length: The length of body, measured from sternum to buttocks, and height measured from the highest point of the shoulder blades to ground, to be in a ratio of approximately 5 (length) to 3 (height). The overall balance is more important than any single specification.
Temperament:
Active, agile and silent when working. Game and spirited with great courage when called upon, otherwise gentle and docile. His loyal and affectionate nature makes him a very acceptable house dog and companion. The Glen of Imaal is said to be less easily excited than other terriers, though he is always ready to give chase when called upon.
Health:
Glen of Imaal Terriers have a tendency to overeat. Other health concerns include skin defects, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and allergies.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 14 years.
History:
The Glen of Imaal Terrier comes from the Wicklow County of Ireland, in the Glen of Imaal region, from whence their name came. They are cousins to the Kerry Blue Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Terrier. Originally bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, Glen of Imaal Terriers made use hunting fox and badger as well, as they are able to go to ground and draw or pull out badgers from their holes.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the breed was used by soldiers who were given land in the Glen of Imaal. Glen of Imaal Terriers were known not only to pull out their prey from underground, but to attack and fight to the death as well. This breed was also often used in one-on-one Glen of Imaal Terrier fights, pitting one against the other and making bets. During their excitement in the ring, Bull Terriers and other Bulldogs may have added to the mix of the Glen of Imaal Terrier. This breed also served as a "hamster" for turnspits in old Ireland. Meat handlers used these dogs to run in a wheel, much like the wheel of a hamster, for hours. These wheels would turn the spit on which meat was held, cooking the meat thoroughly and evenly. Their strong hindquarters and long bodies made them excellent for this job.
The Glen of Imaal Terrier has been around for along time, but simply went unrecognized until as recently as the 1930s. Many believe the breed did not come about until then, but in reality it has been in Ireland for centuries. There are many Irish tales describing how the Glen of Imaal Terrier came about, including stories of half snake half human people, that the breed was half Celtic hound and half mongoose, and even that the breed came to be known by inhabiting an army camp and fitting in to the cannons perfectly. In the 1950s enthusiasts Paddy Brennan and Willie Kane created a bigger reputation for the little dog, resulting in more popularity. Today the breed is still rare in the U.S. They are tough little Irish dogs, known for being a hard working terrier.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 4- Terriers
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Badger, fox, and vermin hunter
Description:
The Glen of Imaal Terrier receives its name from the Glen of Imaal, a region in the county of Wicklow Ireland where it was developed long ago. It is a game terrier, fearless in attacking quarry and compact enough to go to ground after badger or fox and game enough to fight its chosen vermin.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Medium sized with medium length coat, great strength with impression of maximum substance for size of dog. Body longer than high. Its distinctive head with rose or half-pricked ears, its levelled forequarters with turned out feet, its unique outline and topline are hallmarks of the breed.
Coat & Colour:
Hair: Medium length, of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be tidied to present a neat outline.
Colour:
• Blue brindle but not toning to black.
• Wheaten, from a light wheaten colour to a golden reddish shade.
• Puppies may be born coloured Blue, Wheaten, or Reddish. Lighter coloured pups usually have an inky blue mask, and there may also be a streak of Blue down the back, on the tail, and on the ears. The darker markings will clear with maturity.
Head: Skull: Of good width and of fair length. Stop: Pronounced. Nose: Black. Muzzle: Foreface of power, tapering to the nose. Jaws: Strong. Teeth: Teeth sound, regular, strong and of good size. Scissor bite. Eyes: Brown, medium size, round and set well apart. Light eyes should be penalised. Ears: Small rose or half pricked when alert, thrown back when in repose. Full drop or prick undesirable.
Neck: Very muscular and of moderate length.
Forequarters: Shoulders: Broad, muscular and well laid back. Forelegs: Short, bowed and well boned. Feet: Compact and strong with rounded pads. Front feet to turn out slightly from pasterns.
Body: Deep and long, and longer than high. Topline: Level. Loin: Strong. Chest: Wide and strong, ribs well sprung.
Hindquarters: Strong and well muscled. Thighs: Well muscled. Stifle: Well bent. Hocks: Turned neither in nor out. Feet: Compact and strong with rounded pads.
Tail: Docked. Strong at root, well set on and carried gaily. Pups tails docked to half length. A natural tail (undocked) is allowed for in countries where docking is banned by law.
Gait: Free, not hackneyed. Covers ground effortlessly with good drive behind.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
• Hound ears.
• Undershot bite, overshot bite.
• Too short in body.
• Straight front.
Disqualification:
• Aggresive or overly shy.
• Black & Tan colour.
• Narrow foreface.
Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
Size:
Height: 33 to 35 cm (13-14 inches) at the shoulder; 35 cm (14 inches) maximum height for dogs and bitches.
Weight: Weight approximately 35 lbs (16 kg), bitches somewhat less. Shall not be penalized for being slightly outside the suggested weight.
Length: The length of body, measured from sternum to buttocks, and height measured from the highest point of the shoulder blades to ground, to be in a ratio of approximately 5 (length) to 3 (height). The overall balance is more important than any single specification.
Temperament:
Active, agile and silent when working. Game and spirited with great courage when called upon, otherwise gentle and docile. His loyal and affectionate nature makes him a very acceptable house dog and companion. The Glen of Imaal is said to be less easily excited than other terriers, though he is always ready to give chase when called upon.
Health:
Glen of Imaal Terriers have a tendency to overeat. Other health concerns include skin defects, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) and allergies.
Average Lifespan:
10 - 14 years.
History:
The Glen of Imaal Terrier comes from the Wicklow County of Ireland, in the Glen of Imaal region, from whence their name came. They are cousins to the Kerry Blue Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Terrier. Originally bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, Glen of Imaal Terriers made use hunting fox and badger as well, as they are able to go to ground and draw or pull out badgers from their holes.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, the breed was used by soldiers who were given land in the Glen of Imaal. Glen of Imaal Terriers were known not only to pull out their prey from underground, but to attack and fight to the death as well. This breed was also often used in one-on-one Glen of Imaal Terrier fights, pitting one against the other and making bets. During their excitement in the ring, Bull Terriers and other Bulldogs may have added to the mix of the Glen of Imaal Terrier. This breed also served as a "hamster" for turnspits in old Ireland. Meat handlers used these dogs to run in a wheel, much like the wheel of a hamster, for hours. These wheels would turn the spit on which meat was held, cooking the meat thoroughly and evenly. Their strong hindquarters and long bodies made them excellent for this job.
The Glen of Imaal Terrier has been around for along time, but simply went unrecognized until as recently as the 1930s. Many believe the breed did not come about until then, but in reality it has been in Ireland for centuries. There are many Irish tales describing how the Glen of Imaal Terrier came about, including stories of half snake half human people, that the breed was half Celtic hound and half mongoose, and even that the breed came to be known by inhabiting an army camp and fitting in to the cannons perfectly. In the 1950s enthusiasts Paddy Brennan and Willie Kane created a bigger reputation for the little dog, resulting in more popularity. Today the breed is still rare in the U.S. They are tough little Irish dogs, known for being a hard working terrier.
Sources:
CKC (Breed Standards)
Puppy Dog Web
Pictures:
Photobucket