Is the irish terrier dog a health breed?

taffy

Is the irish terrier dog a health breed or not?
If not a health breed please tell me what the health issue are.
Thanks

Answer
All dogs HAVE health problems regardless, NO dog is going to be healthy 100% of the time for all it life. Mutts, Purebred, and Designer dogs(Mutts bred for PROFIT)

Irish Terrier-25-27lbs
Coat
The Irish Terrier is a double coat breed. The outer coat is wiry and dense, fits closely to the body, and has a broken appearance. The under coat is fine and soft in texture. The color of the coat comes in solid wheaten, red wheaten, bright red, and golden red. This breed sheds little to no hair.

Overview
Originating in Ireland during the 1700s, the Irish Terrier is one of the oldest Terrier breeds. An adept hunter and exterminator of den animals, this breed also served as a wartime messenger and retriever. They were never favored by aristocracy, but were extremely valuable to the Irish farmer for their work ethic, guarding abilities, and companionship.

Character
The Irish Terrier is medium in size and well balanced. They are graceful, active, and have a proud and majestic appearance. This breed is often referred to as a daredevil. Irish Terriers have great strength and courage will heedlessly fight any foe.

Temperament
A bold, reckless, and spirited breed, the Irish Terrier is also adventurous and hot-tempered. They are loyal, devoted, and affectionate to their family. This breed is very playful and is best suited for homes with older considerate children. Irish Terriers are combative with other dogs and do not do well with other household pets. They are extremely protective of their family, home, and territory and make excellent guard dogs. The Irish Terrier is not recommended for the novice, sedentary, or inexperienced dog owner.

Care
The Irish Terrier requires regular brushing with a stiff bristle brush to minimize shedding and remove dead hair. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary using a mild shampoo to preserve the integrity of the coat. The Irish Terrier is a relatively healthy breed although some are prone to hypothyroid conditions.

Training
The Irish Terrier is quite intelligent but may be willful and difficult to housebreak. The crate training method is recommended. Intense early socialization and obedience are crucial for this breed. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training the Irish Terrier must be done with firmness, fairness, consistency, respect, and commitment. They excel in hunting, retrieving, guarding and tracking as well as police and military work.

Activity
This breed is highly active and needs regular exercise. They thrive on family play sessions, securely leashed walks, and romping and running in a safely enclosed space. The Irish Terrier does not do well if left alone indoors or outdoors for an extended period of time. Without adequate stimulation and attention they become lonely, bored, and will become destructive. The Irish Terrier will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise.

Health issues; Relatively healthy breed, but incidences of hyperthyroidism,cataracts, inappropriate aggression,congenital deafness, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA),

TCA Breeder Referral
The ITCA provides a Breeder Referral Service and Puppy Availability Information for people who want to know about Irish Terriers.

Coordinator Debra Rybacki (irishterrier416@sbcglobal.net> )

Phone: (630) 420-2271
phone calls preferred
Our Coordinator is in contact with Member Breeders who have puppies planned or available for sale, and who may also know of older dogs needing a special home.

Expect to be encouraged to visit an Irish Terrier owner (with all members of your household) so that you may experience interaction with the breed in its home environment. This visit should help you determine if the size, temperament, and activity level are what you had in mind.

Through our Coordinator, you can expect responses to general questions concerning the breed and to be directed to specific breeders. However, it is the breederâs responsibility to help you determine if this breed is right for you and to answer any specific questions you may have.

Our Breed Referral Coordinator will not be able to quote prices that breeders may set for their Irish. Youâll need to speak directly to individual breeders for this important information.
http://www.itca.info/itcabreederef.htm

How to stop my Dog chewing?

strawberry

I have a 2 year old terrier that we recently rescued from a shelter. But he is chewing everything from floorboards to shoes to cables! I think some of it could be boredom as he hasnt has his final vaccination yet, so vet advised to keep him inside till then.

But i have a feeling he will keep doing it. I know he needs to be disciplined but its been a while since we have had a young dog and i honestly dont know what is the best way!

Ive heard about the crate thing on this forum but i had never heard of it before. Im in ireland and dont even know if they sell them here?

any advice would be fab! thanks
oh and we have bought him rope toys and teddies which he likes but he still like chewing everything else too!

Answer
Shove him in a room, and say NO, NO, NO bad dog, and that should do the trick.

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Bringing you dog from Ireland to the US?

Kinga

I am moving this year from Ireland to the US and I'd like to take my cavalier with me.What do I need and How do I get a passport for her?

Answer
Here are a couple of links to US Govt websites that should have the official information you need.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_pets.shtml


http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/

Then you will need to contact the airline and find out what theif requirements are for international travel. They usually require an approved carrier/kennel with food and water bowls that screw onto the door, and you may have to ziploc a small bag of kibble to the top of the crate as a requirement on a long flight since laws often require them to offer food and water to a dog during flight.

-A Cavalier is small enough that you can probably use a small carrier that you can put under your seat on the plane and that way she can be with you through the trip. Depends on the length of the flight how comfortable that is. http://www.1800petmeds.com/Under+Seat+Pet+Carrier-prod60184.html

-If you end up having to fly interstate and she cannot accompany you under the seat for some reason than I strongly recommend Continental/United Airlines PetSafe flights. My experience with this is limited, but very positive. The PetSafe flights mean that the dogs do not fly as 'luggage' in an unpressurized, uncontrolled compartment, they are sent as live cargo in a pressurised, temperature controlled hold. USA is a big country and flights can be long. If the dog cannot be in the cab with you than I would only fly Petsafe with the pressurized cabin. http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/petsafe.aspx and also see http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/United_Airlines/pets.php

It looks to me like not much is required by fed govt here, but what they don't tell you is that airlines and local governments have their own rules and can still cause delays and stress for you if you are not careful. There are some common sense things I strongly suggest:

-I can't imagine traveling with a dog unless it had a health certificate. We do that here any time we take a dog on an airplane, regardless of what the 'regulation' says, a health certificate is a must and it should accompany the dog at all times. That way you are prepared for any local laws and airline requirements.

Also, even though Ireland is a Rabies-free area, and so the vaccine technically is not required, the USA is a rabies zone and vaccination is required by law throughout the nation. If an unvaccinated dog so much as nips or puts a scratch on somebody, it opens a whole legal pandoras box, so I also suggest having proof of all vaccinations and if it were me I would have the dog vaccinated for Rabies too, at least 30 days before you fly just to make everbody happy. Also just be sure the other boosters are current and document that as well.

You should put all documentation in a ziploc bag and tape it securely to the top of the airline kennel for all to see, and also have photocopies of those documents that you carry with you at all times. That way you are covered in case of any misunderstanding or screw-up. Its just common sense and peace of mind.

-Double check with your veterinarian and with the airlines but I think if you do these things you will have no trouble.

I am happy that you are bringing your dog with you and wish you both a happy welcome to America.


Here is another reference that may help

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Travel-Pets-3101/2009/1/travelling-ireland-USA.htm

can we emigrate to ireland from the usa with a dog?

saranmull@

Answer
In short...yes you can, but there are procedures that have to be strictly followed if you do not want your dog going into quarantine for 6 months upon arrival in Ireland.

The rules for bringing pets into Ireland seem to be the same as they are for bringing pets to the UK, which i know all about since my partner will be bringing her cats with her when she moves from the USA to England this summer, and we have had to figure all of this out!

You could use a pet moving service, which will probably cost you somewhere between $2000 and $3000 to move your dog.
Or you could save some money and do it yourself, which means having to deal with the travel arrangements and paperwork yourself.

Basically though, you will need to first get your dog microchipped, then rabies vaccinated, then blood tested (to check for rabies anti-bodies in the blood).
The steps MUST be done in this order.
The microchip must be one that can be read by the machines used in Europe, or if not you must bring your own microchip reader.
The rabies shot must be carried out by a government certified vet.
And the blood test must be done by a government authorised lab, as far as i know the only lab that does this blood testing for domestic pets is the FAVN Rabies Laboratory in Kansas ( www.vet.ksu.edu/rabies ) so your vet will have to send the sample there.
After the blood has been tested and passed you then have to wait 6 months from the date the blood was drawn before your pet can travel.
Your dog will also need to be treated for ticks and tapeworms 24 to 48 hours before it is checked in to travel to Ireland.
You must use an approved transport service to ship your dog over, and your dog must be in an approved travel crate which has enough room for your dog to stand, turn around and lay down. There must be ventilation holes in the sides and back of the crate, and there should be a securely locking grate-style door and a water bowl that attaches to the door.
Your dog will most likely have to be checked in as live air cargo, were it will travel in a pressure and temperature controlled room in the luggage/cargo hold of a passenger jet. This room is kept darkened for the duration of the flight, as animals have been shown to relax faster and remain calmer in these conditions. Throughout the trip your dog will be handled by trained animal handlers only.

Ofcourse if you do not have the 7 months it will take to get your animal ready to travel, you can always take the quarantine option. If you do get your pet micro-chipped and vaccinated and blood-tested but can't wait the full six months to travel, say you can only wait 3 months, then your dog should be able to complete the required six month period in quarantine (3 months there in the US and a further 3 months in quarantine in Ireland).
Hope this helps :-)

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