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	Glen of Imaal Terrier -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		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 (The highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals) withers.
		The breed has a medium-length coat that is usually wheaten, (The color of the clear sky in the daytime) blue, or (additional info and facts about brindle) brindle in color.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/G/Gl/Glen_of_Imaal_Terrier.htm (103 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		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 hunting badger and fox.
		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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glen_of_Imaal_Terrier (129 words)

	Glen Of Imaal Terrier Photo And Picture Contest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		There is a glen, Imaal, in the Wicklow mountains that has always been, and still is, celebrated for its terriers." This 19th-century reference is to the beguiling Irish breed we now know as the Glen of Imaal Terrier.
		There are sporadic reports of Glens emigrating to America with their owners as early as 1930; however, the breed did not gain a foothold in America until the 1980's when several dedicated breeders and fanciers imported foundation stock from Ireland and the United Kingdom.
		A superb earthdog and loyal companion, the Glen of Imaal Terrier has been unaltered by fashion; the Glen of today are true descendants, in form and spirit, of the "celebrated" ancestors in County Wicklow.
	www.astralenterprise.com /glenofimaalterrier.htm (257 words)

	rec.pets.dogs: Glen of Imaal Terriers Breed-FAQ
		The Glen was developed as a general purpose farm dog, to guard and work stock, eradicate vermin, and to hunt fox, badger, otter, mink, etc. For generations the farmers bred the characteristics of a large breed into a small frame.
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier was certainly the last of the four terriers to gain recognition upon his native soil.
		Glens have a double coat with a harsh outer coat and a soft under coat that is easily cared for with occasional brushing.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/breeds/glen-imaals (2361 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terriers - Liberty's Glen of Imaal Terrier Breeder: Litter and puppies occasionally (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		There is evidence that the Glen of Imaal Terrier is a centuries-old breed, but until recently it has not been well-known even in its native country.
		The description of the Glen of Imaal Terrier as an antique breed is probably apt in terms of character as well as conformation.
		Glens are supposed to have a crooked front with front feet turned out; this structure leaves the growing puppy susceptible to growth plate fractures, so going down steep stairs, jumping out of cars or off couches should be discouraged until the growth plates have closed, around one year of age.
	www.glenterriers.com (1795 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier Breed Profile - Dogsites.com.au
		Glen of Imaal Terriers are generally compatible with other animals if they have been brought up with them, although they have a strong hunting instinct for earth animals.
		Glen of Imaal Terriers are suitable for an apartment or small home if the exercise requirements are met.
		Medical problems: investigation of medical problem in Glen of Imaal Terriers is just commencing; most literature says it is free of health problems but hip dysplasia, PRA and skin problems have been diagnosed in the breed.
	www.dogsites.com.au /breeds/glen_of_imaal_terrier.html (206 words)

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		The Glen of Imaal Terrier was also used to turn spits cooking meat over a fire by trotting on a treadmill for hours at a time.
		The sturdy Glen of Imaal Terrier is a low to the ground, substantive terrier with a harsh, shaggy medium length coat.
		Though Glens can be peaceful and adoring with the family, and many live happily with children, this is a terrier of considerable substance and power and is not a breed that would show the same forebearance with a child as a Golden Retriever might.
	www.iams.com /en_US/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?pti=BS&li=&bc=&sc=D&lsc=&bsc=&fn=u_gn_brd_glofimte (670 words)

	spotlight - Breed Spotlight - Dog World Magazine
		Riann, her 4-year-old Glen of Imaal Terrier, settled by her feet, his head resting on one of her shoes.
		Rankin is coordinator and secretary of the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America and an honorary vice president of the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier Owners and Breeders Association in Ireland.
		The Glen adapts well to most physical environments, be it an apartment, house in the suburbs or farm in the country.
	www.glen-of-imaal-terrier.com /dogworld (3814 words)

	Choosing a Glen of Imaal Terrier - PetPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Glen of Imaal terrier is one of four terriers from Ireland.
		The Glen of Imaal terrier originated in the Glen of Imaal region in the Wicklow mountains of Ireland.
		The coat of the Glen of Imaal terrier is harsh with a softer undercoat.
	petplace.netscape.com /articles/artShow.asp?artID=5497 (638 words)

	Dog Glen of Imaal Terrier
		In 1934, the Glen of Imaal Terrier was given full recognition by the Irish Kennel Club.
		Length - The length of body, measured from sternum to buttocks, and height measured from the highest point of the shoulder blades to ground, to be in a ratio of approximately 5 (length) to 3 (height).
		This is a working terrier, which must have the agility, freedom of movement and endurance to do the work for which it was developed.
	www.breedersrus.com /dog1glanofimaal.htm (1055 words)

	NZKC - Breed Standard - Glen of Imaal - Terrier
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier is an Irish dog of unknown origins.
		Like many similarly built low-to-the-ground, powerful terriers, he was bred to hunt and kill animals living in the ground such as foxes and badgers.
		Glen of Imaal Terriers were even pitted in timed trials against live badgers to test their gameness until such events were banned.
	www.nzkc.org.nz /br242.html (721 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier, Dog Breed Information Center®, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Glen Imaal, Glen, Glens
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a sturdy dog that resembles the Welsh Corgi - a short legged dog that is low to the ground with a long body.
		Glen of Imaal Terriers were even pitted in timed trials against live badgers to test their gameness until such events were banned in 1966.
		Unlike Lakeland Terriers and Fox Terriers, the Glen of Imaal is supposed to work silently.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /glenimaalterrier.htm (634 words)

	spotlight - Breed Spotlight - Dog World Magazine
		Although medium in size, the Glen of Imaal Terrier, or Glen, is virtually fearless.
		The Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America was established in 1995.
		The Glen is prone to infections due to hair growth in the ear canal.
	www.glen-of-imaal-terrier.com /dogworld/index.html (3814 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier#
		Of all the terriers the Glen of Imaal is probably the least known today, in spite of the efforts of a small band of proud owners who extol the virtues of the breed at every opportunity.
		Glens were originally worked on badgers and in order to qualify as a champion, had to obtain a Field Trial Certificate " Tesastac Misneac", a certificate of dead gamness.
		Glens will certainly stand their ground, but should not instigate a pitched battle without provocation.
	www.pedigreedogs.co.uk /breeds/glen_of_imaal.htm (734 words)

	Welcome To Glen Services
		The Glen of Imaal, besides being an rather beautiful area of South East Ireland, is also a breed of terrier....one that comes in at over 35 pounds in weight and stands about 14 inches high.
		It has had more than a few ups and downs in a chequered existence and is certainly a breed of myths and legends but it finally, in the 21st century, appears to have an assured future worldwide.
		Glen Services has existed to support the breed of Glen of Imaal Terriers for 25 years and, with that experience, hopes to help with the answers to ALL those first questions.
	www.glenofimaalterrier.uk.com (251 words)

	Walters and Shackles Guide to Dog Breeds: " + bname + " (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier is named after the glen from which it originates in south-west Wicklow.
		The ancestors of the Glen, as he is known to his friends, are as obscure as the ancestors of these three other breeds.
		Manuscripts tell us that terriers played an important part in the lives of the Irish people, but that they were of no particular variety until improved breeding gradually produced distinctive types during the nineteenth century.
	www.gardening-uk.com /dogs/breeds/texts/glen_of_imaal_terrier.html (300 words)

	The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Page
		Like its three Irish cousins--the Kerry Blue Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and the Irish Terrier--the Glen of Imaal Terrier was initially bred to rid the home and farm of vermin, and hunt fox and badger.
		Many Glen owners would say that their dogs are also naive about traffic.
		It is unlikely that such a youngster could control a Glen on a lead.
	www.glens.org (1920 words)

	Irish American Tail Waggers - Dogs
		The first Glen of Imaal Terriers were imported to the USA in the early 1980's and the first breed club for the Glen of Imaal Terriers in the US was founded in 1986.
		Glens are generally healthy dogs with an average lifespan of 13 to 14 years.
		Terriers have a high prey drive and the Glen of Imaal Terrier is no exception.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art8747.asp (794 words)

	IRISH GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER - HISTORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In the English speaking countries, the word terrier is, and was, used to describe a dog that is used for the destruction of (and/or the hunt on) animals that live underground or use holes in the ground.
		The terriers were bred and kept to free their land and yard from vermin like (and the hunt oN) mice, rats, moles, foxes and badgers.
		On 17th September 1975 the Glen of Imaal Terrier was recognised by the FCI.
	www.xs4all.nl /~tailtyn/enp02.htm (1121 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier: Frequently Asked Questions
		Glens can be quite boisterous in their play and care should always be taken with Glens and young children.
		Glens have great strength of character and it is important to establish who is the boss i.e.
		Anyone taking on the responsibility of Glen ownership should also be committed to regular (annual) eye testing of their Glen, from the age of two to three years of age until about eight years old.
	www.bregorreyglens.co.uk /faq.html (2390 words)

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		BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY : Like many dogs in the Terrier group, not really appreciated by gentlemen sportsmen before the middle of the 19th century, the Irish Glen of Imaal is an old breed which was simply ignored for a long time, rather than the result of later breed experiments.
		Before the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier became known at dog shows, he had evolved through generations of hard work into the strong sturdy dog we know today.
		The Irish Glen of Imaal is said to be less easily excited than other terriers, though he is always ready to give chase when called on.
	www.fci.be /uploaded_files/302gb2001_en.doc (676 words)

	Grooming the Glen of imaal terrier
		If the Glen is to be purely a companion it is not so essential to remove the puppy coat but a potential showdog needs it removing by twelve weeksish to allow the new coat through.
		On Wheaten Glens it is easy to judge the correct time as the new deeper coloured adult coat can be seen but coloured Glens are more difficult as they seem to keep their puppy coats longer and it is not so easy to see the new coat.
		The Glen is still very much a basic dog so does not need incredible flowing locks but it is competing in the beauty ring so a Yul Brynner would look equally out of place.
	www.glenofimaalterrier.uk.com /page9.html (834 words)

	Rescue
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club supports the principles of the prevention of cruelty to animals.
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier Club Rescue programs purpose is to come to the aid of any Glen in need.
		This is accomplished by the adoption of Glens, providing foster homes to Glens awaiting placement, and maintaining a reference file of Glens available for adoption and people wishing to adopt a rescue Glen.
	www.canineworld.com /glenimaalterrierclub/rescue.html (126 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A native of Ireland's County Wicklow, the breed was named after the glen (valley) of Imaal.
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier was recognized by the United Kennel Club on January 1, 1993.
		This medium-sized terrier has a medium length coat, with a body that is longer than high.
	www.ukcdogs.com /breeds/terriers/glenofimaalterrier.std.shtml (481 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier
		This Irish Terrier has been bred for centuries in the Imaal valley in the county of Wicklow near Dublin.
		Glens are excellent companions for children and adults alike.
		The Glen Terrier can adapt to life in the city if he receives enough exercise.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/dogs/Glen_of_Imaal_Terrier.htm (164 words)

	Glen of Imaal Terrier: Bregorrey Glens - Home Page
		The Standard link takes you to the Kennel Club site for the Glen of Imaal Terrier breed standard, which was amended in July 2001 to include a "tails clause" on this traditionally docked breed.
		Information about looking after your Glen's coat can be found on the Grooming page, and the Glen Colours page offers a simple explanation of basic colour inheritance in the Glen of Imaal Terrier.
		If you have a Glen(s), please take some time to read through the PRA and the Glen and the AS and the Glen pages, as it is important to encourage all Glen owners to have their dogs checked for these hereditary disorders.
	www.bregorreyglens.co.uk (563 words)

	The Glen of Imaal Terrier
		The Glen of Imaal Terrier was approved for AKC registration as of July 1, 2004.
		To hear the Glen of Imaal Terrier is to expect a much larger dog, so they provide a good watchdog service.
		The Glen of Imaal will adjust to the routine of its family, and little exercise is required, even though they love walks.
	www.pgaa.com /canine/general/glenofimaal.html (923 words)

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