| Country of Origin: |
Ireland |
| Group: |
Terrier |
| Use Today: |
Herding, hunting, working |
| Life Span: |
12 to 15 years |
| Color: |
Born black; adults are shades of blue-gray from light blue-gray to deep slate. |
| Grooming: |
Brush daily; scissor and shape coat once a month. |
| Height: |
Males average 18 to 19.5 inches at the shoulder; females a half-inch less. |
| Weight: |
33 to 40 pounds for males; females weigh proportionately less. |
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