Glen of Imaal Terrier

The Glen of Imaal terrier comes from the Glen of Imaal in County Wicklow, Ireland, where a low, powerful terrier was useful for vermin control and work around small farms. It is longer than it is tall, with a broad head, strong jaws, slightly turned front feet, and a harsh medium-length coat in wheaten, blue, or brindle shades. Compared with some terriers, Glens are often less flashy and less noisy, but the breed still has the determination expected of a dog bred to go to ground.

Daily care suits people who like a sturdy, independent terrier rather than a delicate lapdog. Moderate exercise, digging outlets, and clear training keep the dog engaged without encouraging reckless jumping, especially in young dogs with a long, low build. The coat is usually hand stripped or tidied to keep its texture. Prey drive can be strong around small animals, and same-sex dog tension appears in some lines. Breeders should screen for eye problems, including inherited retinal disease, and discuss the rarity of the breed honestly with buyers.

Colors: Apricot, Bicolor, Black, Black and Tan, Black and White, Black Mask, Blue, Blue and Tan, Blue Merle, Blue Roan, Blue Tick, Brindle, Brown, Brown and Tan, Brown and White, Chocolate, Cream, Dapple, Domino, Fawn, Fawn and White, Gold, Gray, Harlequin, Irish Marked, Liver, Liver Mask, Mantle, Mask, Merle, Mottled, Parti-Color, Piebald, Red, Red and White, Red Merle, Red Roan, Red Tick, Reverse Brindle, Roan, Sable, Saddle, Silver, Speckled, Spotted, Tan, Ticked, Tricolor, Tuxedo, Wheaten, White, Yellow