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| Glen of Imaal Terrier | ||
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A Glen of Imaal Terrier
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| Alternative names | ||
| Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier | ||
| Country of origin | ||
| Ireland | ||
| Common nicknames | ||
| Glen | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 3 Section 1 #302 | |
| AKC: | Terrier | |
| ANKC: | Group 2 (Terriers) | |
| CKC: | Group 4 - Terriers | |
| KC (UK): | Terrier | |
| NZKC: | Terrier | |
| UKC: | Terriers | |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | ||
| This breed of dog is extinct | ||
| Notes | ||
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. It originates in Wicklow, Ireland, and was developed as a working terrier, proficient in badger-baiting and hunting of fox.
The Glen of Imaal is classified as a medium-sized dog. When full grown, the average Glen of Imaal weighs approximately 16 kg (35 lbs) and stands 35.5 cm (14 in) tall at the withers. The breed has a medium-length coat that is usually wheaten, blue, or brindle in color.