The Glen of
Imaal Terrier
The FCI
Standard (May 2000)
| General appearance, characteristics, temperament: |
Medium sized with medium length coat, great strength with the impression of
maximum substance for the size of the dog. Body longer than high and low
to the ground. Active, agile and silent when working. Game and
spirited with great courage when called upon, otherwise gentle and docile, who
oozes personality; his loyal and affectionate nature makes him a very acceptable
house dog and companion. The Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier is said to
be less easily excited that other terriers, though he is always ready to give
chase when called on. Native of County Wicklow
and named after the Glen of Imaal.
| Head and skull |
Of
good width, of fair length. A foreface of power.
Nose black. A pronounced stop, tapering to the nose.
Eyes: Brown, medium size, round, well set apart.
Light eyes should be penalised.
Ears: Small, rose or half pricked when alert, thrown back
in repose. Full drop or prick undesirable.
Mouth: Jaws strong, teeth sound, regular, strong of good size.
Neck: Very muscular and of moderate length.
| Forequarters |
Shoulders broad, muscular and well laid back. Forelegs short, bowed and
well bowed.
| Body |
Deep and long, and longer than high. Topline straight, i e level.
Strong loin, ribs well sprung. Chest wide and strong.
Hindquarters:
Strong and well muscled, with good thighs and good bend of stifle. Hocks
turned neither in nor out.
Feet: Compacted and strong with rounded pads. Front feet to turn out
slightly from pastern.
Tails: Docked. Strong at root, well set on and carried gaily.
Pups tails' docked to half length. Natural tails (undocked) allowed
in countries where docking is banned (against the law).
Gait / movement: Free not hackneyed. Covers the ground
effortlessly with good drive behind.
Coat: Medium length, of harsh texture with soft undercoat. Coat may be
tidied to present neat outline.
Colour: Blue/brindle but not toning to black. Wheaten - from a light
wheaten colour to a golden reddish shade.
Weight / size: 14" (35.5cm) at the shoulder is the maximum height for
dogs. Weight 35lb (16kg). Bitches accordingly.
Minimum Height: 12½" Approximate length: 23" in
14" Glens.
| Puppies |
Puppies usually born true to type. In colour wheaten, reddish, blue
masks are usually an inky blue, there may be a streak of blue down the back, on
tail and ears. The darker markings will clear with maturity.
FAULTS
-- NARROW FOREFACE
-- BLACK AND TAN COLOUR
-- Hound ears
-- Undershot bite, overshot bite, wry mouth -- Dipped topline
-- Too short in body
-- Straight front
POINTS OF IMPORTANCE IN THE IRISH GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER
Dilution of colour
It is worth while noting that dilution can occur in mating blue/brindle to
blue/brindle. You can get some light wheaten, slate and tan, and
silver-blue. Care must be taken in watching pigmentation when breeding
these dogs.
Issued by the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
and Breeders Association
Copyright held by the Irish Kennel Club and
the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier Owners and Breeders Association (1999)
A current copy of the Standard for the Irish
Glen of Imaal Terrier can be seen at the Native Breeds page of the Irish Kennel
Club website
http://www.ikc.ie/git.html
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