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Sherlock

Airedale Terrier Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Fairfax, VA

Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Willow

Airedale Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, puppy

Washington, DC

Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Adopting a Irish Terrier

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Irish Terrier - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt an Irish Terrier at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost to adopt an Irish Terrier is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Irish Terriers from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $800 to $3,700.

Irish Terrier fun facts

Fun Facts:

The Irish Terrier was a vermin-catching family companion to rural (especially southern) Irish families for centuries.

In World War I, Irish Terriers were used as messengers, guard dogs, and companions to soldiers.

This breed is known for being fearless, partly due to its physiology being perfect for catching vermin; their long jaw seeks them out of hiding places, their big, sharp teeth catches them, and their small eyes surrounded by bone, protects them from bites.

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Irish Terrier Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Irish Terrier types to temperament and health issues to popular Irish Terrier mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.