Comparison: Border Terrier and Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier

Border Terrier and Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Border Terrier	Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	United Kingdom	Ireland
Category	Small	–
Height at withers	25–28 cm	–
Weight	5–7 kg	–
Life span	12–15 years	–
Recognition features	Otter-shaped head Harsh wiry coat in red, wheaten or blue-and-tan Moderately low, lean build about 30 cm	Long, low body, longer than high Rose or half-pricked ears, thrown back at rest Medium-length harsh coat in blue brindle or wheaten
Coat	Hard wiry coat with dense undercoat.	Medium length, harsh with a soft undercoat; blue brindle (not toning to black) or wheaten.
Purpose	A working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders for fox hunting, able to keep pace with horses.	Small, tough Irish terrier used on badger, fox and vermin; now a gentle family dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.