Ireland Is Home To Distinct Dog Breeds

Their curly coat is a gorgeous shade of blue-gray, and their beards and mustaches are massive.

Kerry Blue Terrier 

While Kerry Blues have a soft spot for their human companions, they may not get along well with other dogs or smaller animals.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breed that is less intense than most Terrier breeds," explains breeder Emily Holden of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, originally bred to work on farms, now make for excellent pets and guard dogs.

Coats like a Poodle's and a shaggy "topknot" on their heads, earning them the nickname "clowns" of the Spaniel family.

Irish Water Spaniel 

Maintaining a coat involves exposing it to water frequently, combing it every 1–2 weeks, and cutting it every 6–8 weeks.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, which were bred to be versatile agricultural dogs, make excellent companions and watchdogs.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

However, because they are so people-oriented, early training and socialization are essential. 

Irish Water Spaniels, also called "clowns," have curly Coats like a Poodle's and a shaggy "topknot" on their heads, earning them the nickname "clowns" of the Spaniel family.

Irish Water Spaniel

They require consistent and firm training and can be wary of other canines and strangers.

Named after a valley in the rugged Wicklow Mountains of Ireland, Glens were bred to hunt badgers and assist on the farm.

Glen of Imaal Terrier 

Like miniature, elongated Irish Wolfhounds, they have a straightforward appearance and low-maintenance wiry coats.

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