PKC - Glen of Imaal Terrier

Coat

Solid:

(faulted)
The last four colours may have darker tipping or shading on the upper body and tail. The tipping/shading should be a darker shade or darker related colour.

with

shading is also accepted.
Masking: May be present in any of the wheaten colours as

solid colour or tipping on the ears, may also include the tailtip.
Brindle:

with

striping.

Eyes

Nose

Faults

Light eyes.

Disqualifications

As of December 2012, a black dog is disqualified.

Varieties

None

Notes

A Irish breed from the Glen of Imaal in Ireland, of old origin and initially bred as a working terrier. It was named after a small valley in the Wicklow mountains, south-eastern Ireland. The valley was named after the tribe Ui Mhail who lived there as early as year 737, but today the valley is empty. The breed has also been known under the name 'turnspit dog' as it was once kept not just as a hunter, but also ran in wheels to help heat houses. It was recognized in 1933 and to become a champion it had to pass an earthdog test known as 'teastas misneach'.

The glen of imaal terrier should have a broad, rather long head with powerful muzzle. The neck is of medium length and very powerful. The body is rectangular in shape, with straight back and powerful chest. The legs are short and thick-boned. The tail is carried gaily. The coat is of medium length, wirey with soft undercoat.

Breed Files

Filename: Glen of Imaal terrier
Offset: 876B
Base: Chihuahua
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: November 12, 2010
Notes: 3 size variations, 5 tail variations (can be full or docked, docks come in 2 lengths), 2 leg lengths, 2 body heavinesses, 3 beard variations and 3 texture variations.

Filename: RS Glen of Imaal
Offset: AA94
Base: Dalmatian
SCP: Dalmatian
Accepted: January 10, 2004
Notes: Check eye colour and brindle colour before registering. 2nd gens have smaller eyes and may be fuzzier.