Glen of Imaal Terrier: A Dog with Hunting Skills and Fam-Love Glen of Imaal Terrier, an under-rated breed, needs exposure to the world of pet lovers. Are you planning to adopt a Glennie? Or just heard about it from your friend and now you are curious? Whatever the reason is, I am here to tell you about this frizzy and fluffy ball in detail. And I am pretty sure you are going to get it home, once you are aware of the breed characteristics. It is a purrfect match that you could find for yourself and your kids (if you have!). You can’t directly jump to B. First, you should know how to write A. So let’s first know about history, then we will move towards its characteristics. Glen of Imaal Terrier has the origin of Ireland in County Wicklow at the rocky and remote Glen of Imaal. This pup got its name from the place it originated. It is said that Glen’s were awarded the piece of land when they gave their dog’s to Queen Elizabeth I’s army. Later on, the settler’s dog was bred with canines, and this breed was produced. So basically, this breed a descendant of the dogs brought by settlers. They were bred to hunt fox and badgers and to get rid of rodent’s house. They were also known as ‘Turnspit or Spit Dog’ as they used to work on a treadmill-like contraption that powered the rotation of cooking spit.
Also Read: An Encyclopedia of Cockapoo Dog – A Must-read Before You Bring Them Home As I said, this breed is still under-rated (lesser-known) and needs exposure. It is getting noticed by pet lovers year by year and has also been favored as the best family pet. This breed was first recognized by the Irish Kennel Clun in 1933, then in 1975 (after 42 years) British Kennel Club accepted the breed, and finally, in 1987 (after 12 years) American Kennel Club followed suit.