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•   Glen of Imaal Terrier Breed Standard The Glen of Imaal Terrier, named for the region in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland where it was developed long ago, is a medium sized working terrier. Longer than tall and sporting a double coat of medium length, the Glen possesses great strength and should always convey the impression of maximum substance for size of dog. •   Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog - Breed Information A native of Ireland's County Wicklow, the breed was named after the glen (valley) of Imaal. Although not very well known, the breed is nonetheless a very old one that has just simply been ignored. This scrappy terrier was developed as a game working dog to destroy vermin, especially badger. The Glen of Imaal Terrier was recognized by the UKC on January 1, 1993. •   Glen Of Imaal Terrier Picture, Facts, Information Country of Origin: Ireland. With shorter legs than the other Irish terriers, the Glen Terrier could go to ground for badger and fox - not just to put them to flight, for he is game enough to fight to the death. The rat population around homes and barns was kept to a minimum.