Irish terrier

Irish terrier
one of an Irish breed of terriers having a dense, wiry, reddish coat.
[1855-60]

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Breed of terrier developed in Ireland, one of the oldest terrier breeds.

It stands 16–18 in. (41.5–46 cm) high, weighs 22–26 lbs (10–12 kg), and has a wiry golden-red to reddish brown coat. Nicknamed the daredevil, it is reputedly adaptable, loyal, spirited, and recklessly courageous. It served as a messenger and sentinel in World War I, and has been used to hunt and to retrieve game.

Irish terrier

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▪ breed of dog
       dog developed in Ireland, one of the oldest breeds of terriers. Nicknamed the “daredevil,” it has earned the reputation of being adaptable, loyal, spirited, and recklessly courageous. It served as a messenger and sentinel dog in World War I, and it has been used to hunt and to retrieve game. The Irish terrier is a sturdily built dog with racier lines than those of other terriers. Its long, relatively narrow head is usually accented by a short beard. It stands about 18 inches (46 cm), weighs 25 to 27 pounds (11 to 12 kg), and is distinguished by its wiry golden-red to reddish brown coat.

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