The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a breed bred in Ireland that is quite rare outside the country or on the American continent. Initially, these were working dogs that helped farmers to fight harmful rodents, as well as hunt a fox or badger. The Glen of Imaal Terrier has been doing a job unique to a dog for years – turning the handle of a grill with game roasting over the hearth.
Characteristic
Medium in size, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is a very agile and hardy dog. He is often referred to as the “big dog with short legs”. Indeed, he is extremely squat, which makes the Glen an excellent burrowing dog. They are truly indefatigable workers with a stoic demeanor.
Character
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a loving, companion and skilled hunter. It is not recommended to have this breed if you have small children. Also, these dogs don’t get along very well with other dogs or small pets. Despite the fact that usually the Glen behaves quite quietly, in case of need or danger, he will raise the whole family to its feet, and therefore excellent watchdogs are made from dogs of this breed. They are very fond of communication with a person, but not too demanding in this regard. The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a brave, stubborn and courageous dog, but also calm and patient.
Wool and care
The Glen has a rather coarse, fleecy coat of medium length and consists of two layers. The undercoat is soft and dense underneath. Molting in dogs of this breed is practically absent, therefore it is very easy to care for the Glen. Trimming is required twice a year. You should regularly pluck off excess hair from the ears and trim it on the dog’s paw pads. Since the Glen of Imaal Terrier belongs to rare breeds, and in addition, there was practically no artificial selection selection, no characteristic or hereditary diseases have yet been noted.
Training
The Glen of Imaal Terrier loves to learn and is an extremely intelligent dog. At the same time, not at all embarrassed by their size, dogs of this breed are quite proud and stubborn, and therefore strive to seize dominance. They are especially sensitive to punishment. Early socialization and obedience training is required, which should be conducted in a manner that is fair, respectful and consistent.
Activity
The Glen is well suited for a city apartment and for living in the countryside. He enjoys daily walks with his owner, but it is not recommended to let this dog off the leash. Free walks, which bring your pet a lot of pleasure, can only take place in a securely fenced yard. However, it should be borne in mind that, like all burrowing dog breeds, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is very fond of digging, so the strength of the fence should be checked almost daily. These dogs make excellent companions for traveling by car.
