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Irish Canyon Terrier

Wicklow Terrier

The Irish Valley Terrier is a small dog with medium-length hair and great strength, used for hunting badgers, foxes and otters.In 1575, George Tubberfer mentioned the Imaar Valley Terrier in his book "Noble Temperament". This charming terrier gets its name from its Irish homeland, the Imaa

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Scientific Name Wicklow Terrier
Length 36-40cm
Weight 16kg
Lifespan 12-13year
IUCN Status LC
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    The Irish Valley Terrier is a small dog with medium-length hair and great strength, used for hunting badgers, foxes and otters.

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    In 1575, George Tubberfer mentioned the Imaar Valley Terrier in his book "Noble Temperament". This charming terrier gets its name from its Irish homeland, the Imaar Valley. At the time, these tough, aggressive, shaggy terriers were bred to hunt defensive animals. They work quietly, dragging prey from burrows. When hunting, they stomp on their prey with their thick, slightly curved front legs, and then bite with their powerful teeth. They also learned the habits of wild birds and mammals to carry their prey.

    The Irish Canyon Terrier is like a fully charged, energetic dog, so the best owner is someone who loves physical exercise and can accompany it for a lot of exercise every day. It is very loyal to the family, can follow the instructions of any family member, and can get along well with the elderly and children.


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    Traits & Behavior

    An ancient stalk

    Appearance

    The body is long in proportion to the height. The head is powerful and strong, but not coarse. The skull is broad and slightly domed, tapering to the eyebrows. The best length is from the stop to the back of the head, approximately equal to the distance between the ears. The ears are small, rose or semi-erect when alert, and pulled back when at rest. The eyes are brown, medium-sized, round, and well-set. The chin is strong, strong and full of cheeks under the eyes, tapering to the nose. The ratio of the length of the muzzle to the length of the skull is about three (mouth) to five (skull). A scissor bite is preferred, but a level muzzle is acceptable. The forelimbs are short, arched, and well-boned. The hindlimbs are strong, muscular, and have good bone. The paws are compact and strong, with round pads. The tail is docked at about half the length to balance the overall size of the dog and enable it to work better.
    The coat is of moderate length, with a rough outer coat and a soft un

    Distribution & Habitat

    Native to Wicklow, Ireland
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