How long does a Irish Terrier live?

The Irish Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Irish Terrier get?

Males weigh 12–12 kg and females 11–11 kg. Height ranges from 44–46 cm.

Is the Irish Terrier hypoallergenic?

No, the Irish Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Irish Terrier

Terrier Group

Height 45–46 cm 44–45 cm
Weight 12–12 kg 11–11 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

bold
loyal
alert
affectionate
spirited
fearless

The Irish Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group. It comes from Ireland (19th century). Males weigh 12–12 kg and females 11–11 kg. It stands 44–46 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Irish Terrier is a medium-sized, energetic breed that is known for its intelligence, courage, and loyalty. This breed is native to Ireland, where it was originally used to hunt small game and vermin.

Group: Terrier Group
Origin: Ireland (19th century)
Coat: short wire · bright red, golden red, red wheaten, and wheaten
Also known as: Irish Red Terrier
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 84b24bac-9b97-4bb0-a585-e8bb18de1a58

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Irish Terrier. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com fci.be irishterrierclub.webs.com en.wikipedia.org

Irish Terrier FAQ

How long does a Irish Terrier live?: The Irish Terrier has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Irish Terrier get?: Males weigh 12–12 kg and females 11–11 kg. Height ranges from 44–46 cm.
Is the Irish Terrier hypoallergenic?: No, the Irish Terrier is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Irish Terrier in?: The Irish Terrier is in the AKC's Terrier Group.

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Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/84b24bac-9b97-4bb0-a585-e8bb18de1a58"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/84b24bac-9b97-4bb0-a585-e8bb18de1a58/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.