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Glen of Imaal Terrier

Also known as Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

Glen of Imaal Terrier at a glance

Origin
County Wicklow, Ireland
Appeared
1600 to 1934 (likely)
Family
Terrier
Type
Terrier
Size
Small
Life span
10 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 302
DNA clade
Terrier (Parker 2017)

The name. From the Glen of Imaal in County Wicklow.

Same familyCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Family and relatives

Close by DNADachshund1600 to 1888 · Germany

Closest relatives by shared DNA

Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.

Same eraDalmatian1700 to 1890 · Croatia

Place in time

The Glen of Imaal Terrier appears 1600 to 1934 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Glen of Imaal Terrier is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.