Irish Terrier

Head Information

Irish Terrier

Head Type : Brick Shaped Skull Type : Mesaticephalic Top of Skull Type : Flat
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : 1 : 1 Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Button Ear Set : High Drop Ear Faults : Set too low; Dead ears
Eye Type : Almond Eye Placement : Set apart; Not protruding; Sunken; Small Eye Color : Black
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes
Irish TerrierBreed Information

Profile Information

Irish Terrier

Body Type : Square Terrier Coat Type : Tight Wire Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : No Forehand Type : Terrier Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level with a slight rise over the loins Tuck Up Type : Moderate Backhand Type : Normal
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Round Tail Type : Carrot
Tail Set : High Tail Carriage : Gay

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