Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog

Facts about Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs, "Scientific name for Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog, or domestic canine, is Canis lupus familiaris". The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is a breed of unknown origins, though it’s of an Irish descent. The breed got its name in a town in called in Glen of Imaal that is in a county Wick low. Early in the days the Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog was used in hunting.
Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs sweat glands are between their paw pads.
It is a Fact a Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog sees in color and have better low light vision. Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs have three eyelids, a lower lid, an upper eyelid lid and a third lid, that is called a haw or nictitating membrane, this keeps the dogs eye protected and moist. Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs eyes have a special membrane for seeing better at night, called a tapetum lucidum - a dogs reflective layer in the choroid chiefly of nocturnal, causing the eyes to glow when light at night hits the eyes and they consist of some layers of smooth flat cells covered by a section of double deformed crystals.

Physical description

The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is a sturdy dog resembling the Welsh Corgi in the sense that it’s low with short legs. It has a head proportional to its body. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog has a broad, slightly domed skull that is tapering towards the eyes. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog has brown round medium-sized eyes. It has bowed legs that are short and well boned. Its tail has a strong base that can either be docked or left natural. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog has a medium length harsh coat and a soft undercoat. The coat colors include cream silver to brindle to white to blue. The average height to the shoulders of Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is 13 to 14 inches (33 to 35.5). The average weight is 35 pounds (15.9 kg).

Temperament

The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is a spirited, patient, brave little dog that is devoted to its master. It is quite vigorous and unyielding when it is on a hunt, but generally it is mild-mannered and calm when it’s indoors. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is an intelligent dog that can take long to mature compared to other average dogs. If the Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog senses that the owner is meek or passive it can get to be dominate dog, pushy or stubborn. With proper training the Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog get along with other animals in the home. It doesn’t bark much it has a deep voice and this is only when it senses danger. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog can be an apartment dog due to the size and temperament. A yard is not that important, but walks are a must if there is no back yard for exercise.

Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs have two times the amount of ear muscles than people. It is a fact a Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog can hear a sound at four times the distance of a human. Sound frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz) Def-Hertz is the measurement of frequency, explicitly it's one cycle per second. The higher the Hertz are, the higher the pitched the sound is. Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs hear best at 45,000 Hz to 65,000 Hz, while humans hear best at around 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

Only humans and dogs have prostates and a dog doesn't have an appendix.

Health problems

The number one heath problems amongst Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs is obesity, so always make sure your dog doesn't get to fat. Many foot problems that Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs have are just an issue of long toenails. The Glen of Imaal Terrier is slightly prone to PRA (Progressive Rental Atrophy), hip dysplasia, and flea allergies.

A Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog’s mouth can apply approximately 150 to 200 pounds of pressure per square inch and an American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Dog and a rottweiler can have 320 LBS of pressure on avg.

All dogs are identical in makeup big or small– 42 permanent teeth and 321 bones. Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppies have 28 teeth and when they become adult Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs they have 42 teeth. When Glen of Imaal Terrier puppies are born, they have no teeth and are deaf and blind. Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppies for their first few weeks will sleep ninety percent of the day and their vision is not fully developed until after the first month.

Grooming

The Glen of Imaal Terrier’s coat is quite easy to take of, it will require stripping at least twice in a year. The hairs in the ears are to be plucked out in a regular manner. Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog sheds little or no hair.
When purchasing a Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog from a breeder, make sure to find a good breeder with references check at least two to three of the puppies that were purchased from this breeder.
A Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog In 1933 was first seen publicly at an Irish dog showand in 2004 was recognized by the AKC (American Kennel Club).

Average body temperature for a dog is between 101 to 102.5 degrees
Female Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs are in heat for matting for about 20 days twice a year. Female Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs are pregnant for 60 days before they’re puppies are born.
A Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog is an omnivore, (definition-they eat both other animals and plants). All Dogs are direct descendants of wolves.
Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog’s nose prints can be used to identify them, their nose prints are like a humans finger print. It is a Fact a Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog smells more than 1,000 times stronger than that of a human. A Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog’s nose, secretes a thin layer of mucous that helps it absorb scent, after that they lick their noses and sample the scent through their mouth.

Glen of Imaal Terrier Dogs pant to keep cool with 10 to 35 breaths per minute with an average of 24 breaths per minute. A large dog breed resting heart beats between 60 to 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed’s heart beats on average between 100 to 140 pant a lot.