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The Irish Terrier has been in existence for hundreds of years, but for the last half-century or so it has been bred on finer lines and the present type is smart and clean cut. it looks like an Airedale in miniature and is probably related to that dog. The Irish Terrier is full of pluck and if allowed to do so will fight anything, it is tireless, loyal and affectionate, an ideal companion and an excellent guard.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 47 No 41 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
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In spite of his reputation as a dare-devil the Irish Terrier is a loyal and devoted friend of man; he is somewhat excitable, yet very intelligent and imbued with great pluck and determination, and exceedingly sociable and companionable. He is one of the four native breeds of Irish dogs, but his origin is shrouded in mystery. In size he is intermediate between the Airedale and the Fox Terrier. His coat should be hard and wiry, and free from softness or silkiness. Colours: whole-coloured, preferably bright red, red wheaten or yellow red. White sometimes appears in chest and feet, but is objectionable. Height: about 16 in. Weight: dogs 27 lb., bitches 25 lb.
1931 DOGS - No 45 in a series of 50, issued by Players
 Irish Terrier 1929 |
Players used this description or a slight variation of it in these cards as well 1925 DOGS - No 44 in a series of 50, issued by Players 1929 DOGS HEADS - No 43 in a series of 50, issued by Players |
 Irish Terriers 1925 |
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An ideal sporting companion. Head long, narrow, flat and slightly tapering to powerful muzzle. Eyes rather small, dark and bright. Ears small and V-shaped, and smoother coated than rest of body. Neck clean and lengthy, set on sloping shoulders. Chest moderately wide, deep and muscular. Body moderately long, well ribbed. Forelegs straight and well boned. Hind legs powerful and fairly well bent at stifles. Feet round, rather small, nails black. Tail docked and carried up. Coat hard, wiry and free from curl. Colour: red, as even as possible all over body, with no dark shad ings; wheatens and yellow-reds permissible, but white markings undesirable.
1937 DOGS - No 44 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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