More than “just a breed”
Information you need to know!
The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a great gorgeous glutton. He is also an idle exasperating
idiot. They will walk forever and possess muscles Mohammed Ali would be proud of...if
they can be bothered to get out of bed. They will be friendly, aggravating, argumentative,
lethal and very loving. They will adore you and follow the first person with food.
They will obey you until there is something better to do. They will retrieve, herd,
do obedience, agility and are the dimmest dogs that have ever been created. They
will humour you, if they are doing nothing else. They reach “size” relatively quickly
but are not considered really mature until five. They are quite biddable but can
easily have a mind of their own which will not run along the same thought patterns
as yours. They need very firm handling as youngsters but are often big soppy fools
as adults as long as their heritage is remembered & respected.
A Glen of Imaal Terrier
is anything, and everything, you would wish from a dog and quite a few things you
wish they were not. If you have decided that you are able to offer a good home to
a Glen THINK ONCE MORE before rushing ahead.
- Can you cope with a baby puppy?
- Are you at home to give it the company it needs in its formative months?
- What do you want from your dog but more importantly what does he want from you?
Before you buy the first puppy from the first litter you can find think about and
answer the following as it may save problems later
Do I want a dog or a bitch?
Do I
want a companion or a showdog?
Do I want a puppy or will an older dog suit me better?
Do
I understand the character of a Glen and realise that it is a true terrier?
Have I
been sensible in my decision or fallen for their chocolate box appeal?
If you have any doubts about yourself, or do not really understand that a dog is
a canine, it may be in yours, and the dogs, best interests to pick another breed
which is less of a contradiction.
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