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With a long head, folded ears, and a strong jawline, the Irish Terrier may look sweet on the outside, but their fierce and brave inside. These daring dogs love to chase animals, watch over their families, and go on adventures—especially sniffing out those sneaky squirrels in the backyard. Full-grown, they typically weigh 25-27 pounds and stand 18-20 inches tall.

Irish Terriers are generally excellent with children of all ages. Irish Terriers are not the easiest dogs to care for. They can get along well with kids as long as they’ve been trained, but keep an eye on them around strangers. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Irish Terriers are high maintenance when it comes to activity. As a working breed, they need to be busy to stay out of trouble. Long walks, outside playtime, and training will help keep them calm and well behaved. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Irish Terrier coats are typical of the terrier breeds. Their outer coat is tough, wiry, and thick, while their undercoats are soft and warm. Irish Terriers come in golden red, red wheaten, bright red, and plain wheaten, often with a small white patch on the chest. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance. Irish Terriers are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Irish Terriers are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are moderately trainable with consistent effort.