Irish Breeds - Glen of Imaal

The typical Glen of Imaal stands only 14" tall, but because of their boundless courage, they are affectionately known as "big dogs on short legs." The "Glen" are considered stoic because they were bred to be silent when working and do not often bark. The breed's history is rooted in the beautiful Glen of Imaal valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, where they were used by peasants to keep their farms free of vermin.

The Folklore

The legend goes that vermin and gopher holes were a substantial problem for farmers. Vermin and gophers would bore holes in the ground and humans and horses often injured or broke ankles in these holes. When the "Glen" arrived and drove away the vermin, the holes disappeared and gave the "Glen" the status of one who wards off evil spirits.

Names

If you own a Glen of Imaal, consider a traditional Irish name such as...

Ione (Eye-oh-nee)

Iona (Eye-oh-naa) See the Irish Terrier >>

Petside Team

Petside is run by pet lovers just like you, and is here to help you be the best pet parents you…

Tags: breeds, dog breeds, glen of imaal terrier, irish, irish breeds, terrier group

Enter your information below or log in to skip these fields.
No account? Sign up here.

* indicates a required field.

For your protection, ensure that no personally identifiable information (like full name or email address) is submitted.

Trust is a cornerstone of our corporate mission, and the success of our business depends on it. P&G is committed to maintaining your trust by protecting personal information we collect about you, our consumers.

Our Privacy Policy