Irish Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Irish Terrier — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed was created in Ireland and is listed by the FCI as terrier standard N° 139, Group 3.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Show condition weight is about 27 pounds for dogs and 25 for bitches, at roughly 18 inches tall; the FCI height is approximately 45.5 cm.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is dense and wiry in texture, of good quality, lying fairly close to the body.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Only whole colours are accepted: bright red, golden red, red wheaten or wheaten (a small white chest patch is allowed).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament reflects its heritage as a family companion, guardian and hunter.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include a non-black nose, a decidedly overshot or undershot jaw, and any colour outside the red/wheaten range; aggression, shyness or clear physical or behavioural abnormality also disqualify.