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A Glen of Imaal Terrier

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Glen of Imaal Terrier

Domestic Dog · from Ireland, Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow, 19th century or earlier · recognised by FCI

Also known as Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier, Wicklow Terrier, Glen, Glennie.

11 characteristics recorded, average source confidence 70%.

Overview

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a medium-sized dog breed developed in Ireland, Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow, 19th century or earlier. Recorded lifespan runs 10–15 years. Sources put typical daily exercise at around 45 minutes. The coat is recorded as medium double.

Breed averages describe tendencies across a population. They are a starting point for a conversation with a breeder or rescue, not a prediction about any particular animal — an individual’s upbringing, health and handling matter more than its breed.

Physical profile

Typical lifespan
10–15 years
Adult size class
Medium
Male weight
14–16 kg
Female weight
14–16 kg
Male height
32–36 cm
Female height
Not recorded
Coat
Medium double
Typical daily exercise
45 minutes

Traits and tendencies

Each value is normalised to a 0–100 scale with the confidence we have in it. A low confidence means the underlying source is thin, not that the trait is low.

Energy and activity


Activity level50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more active.

Exercise need38/100confidence 70%

Higher means more daily exercise.

Living with people


Child compatibility75/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with children.

Stranger friendliness50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more open to strangers.

Living with other animals


Dog compatibility50/100confidence 70%

Higher means generally better fit with dogs.

Training and independence


Trainability50/100confidence 70%

Higher means easier to train.

Care and upkeep


Grooming need50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more grooming.

Shedding25/100confidence 70%

Higher means more shedding.

Drooling0/100confidence 70%

Higher means more drooling.

Home and environment


Apartment fit50/100confidence 70%

Higher means more adaptable to compact housing.

Vocality25/100confidence 70%

Higher means more vocal.

Words breeders and registries use

  • Docile
  • Gamely
  • Loyal
  • Silent worker
  • Spirited
  • Steady

These are descriptors recorded by breeders and registries. They are not a behavioural assessment of any individual animal.

Allergies

The source provider does not record this breed with a hypoallergenic flag.

No breed is medically allergy safe. This records only what the source provider reports.

Available now

No Glen of Imaal Terrier is currently listed for adoption. Adoption listings expire and need reconfirming, so this reflects live availability rather than an archive.

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