. IRISH TERRIER DOG, "MERLE ; The Property of Walter J. Comstogk, Esq., Providence, THE IRISH TERRIER. From data furnished by Walter J. Comstock, Esq., the only American member of the " Irish Terrier ; IT is a fact that dogs that are game are usually surly, but the Irish Terrier as a breed is an exception, being remarkably good tempered, especially with mankind. He is, however, very ready to resent any interference on the part of other dogs. The Irish ter- rier has been called the " dare-devil," because of his heedless, reckless pluck, which is cha
. IRISH TERRIER DOG, "MERLE ; The Property of Walter J. Comstogk, Esq., Providence, THE IRISH TERRIER. From data furnished by Walter J. Comstock, Esq., the only American member of the " Irish Terrier ; IT is a fact that dogs that are game are usually surly, but the Irish Terrier as a breed is an exception, being remarkably good tempered, especially with mankind. He is, however, very ready to resent any interference on the part of other dogs. The Irish ter- rier has been called the " dare-devil," because of his heedless, reckless pluck, which is characteristic. When at home they are quiet and have a caress-inviting appearance, and their whole demeanor is such that it is difficult to realize that they can prove they have the courage of a lion and will fight to the last breath in their bodies. They develop an extraordinary affection for their masters and have been known to track them an almost incredible distance. The general appearance of an Irish terrier is as follows : The head is long, skull flat and rather narrow between the ears, getting slightly narrower towards the eye, being entirely free from wrinkle. The stop hardly visible except in the profile. The jaw must be strong and muscular, but not too full in the cheek, and of a good punishing length, but not so fine as a white English terrier's. There should be a slight falling crown below the eye, so as not to have a greyhound appearance. The hair on the face is of the same description as on the body, but short (about a quarter of an inch long), while in appearance it should be almost smooth and straight. A slight beard is the only longish hair (and it is only long in comparison with the rest) that is permissible, and it is characteristic. The teeth should be strong and level, while the lips are not so tight as in the bull terriers, but well fitting, showing through the hair their 50
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