One of my good friends, Deirdre, on Facebook emailed me this tonight, and I needed to share it with you quickly…

Read on to save Cairn Terriers in Need…

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“I have some close friends that volunteer for the CP Cairn Rescue group. They are hard working individuals that go to puppy mills and auctions and take as many of the dogs as they can and place them in safe homes. This takes a lot of money … especially since almost all of the dogs required alot of medical treatment when they are rescued.

This group is currently involved in a ‘contest’ for donations. The group that receives the most number of donations (not the overall dollar amount) will have Yahoo match the donations. They reeeeeeally need the money in order to continue saving these dogs from a life of cruelty and suffering. PLEASE – the minimum donation is $10.00 (and is tax deductable) and the contest ends TOMORROW! Please, please, please give! They are currently in 2nd place … but only by a few donations.

Follow this link and donate to CP Cairn Rescue Group:

http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/cybergiving2007/

Thanks Kim!”

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Glen of Imaal Terriers originated in Wickow, Ireland. They were bred for work, baiting badgers, and hunting fox.

This dog is one of the lesser known of the terrier breeds, but is still, nonetheless, every bit a terrier…

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Glen of Imaal Terrier Puppy And Dog Information
By Mitch Endick

The Glen of Imaal Terrier comes from Ireland where she was used to hunt foxes and badgers and keep farms free of vermin. She is a short legged dog designed to go down burrows after critters. She is a quiet dog, rarely barking, but she makes a good watch dog and guard dog. She is full of personality, very intelligent and great at obedience. She can live in an apartment or home as her exercise needs are negotiable. A properly fenced in yard would be great but keep in mind that she is a digger and will take off after a chase. She barely sheds so allergy sufferers may consider her. She is said to be good with Read the rest of this entry »

Irish Terriers – The Perfect Family Pet
By Kelly Price

The Irish terrier is a breed with distinctive proud appearance and unique personality. Today, more dog lovers than ever are discovering this wonderful dog.

Let’s look at why Irish terriers make such great family pets.

While Irish terriers are not as fashionable as some other terrier breeds, they have a loyal and devoted following and are becoming more popular as family pets.

Temperament

The Irish terrier is an intelligent dog which is full of fun, but not hyperactive and has a steady even temperament.

Irish terriers are loyal, affectionate, free-spirited, and gentle with children and also make excellent watchdogs due to their courageous nature.

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The Kerry Blue Terrier is one of the most mysterious breeds of terriers. This is because of the fact that even though the breed has been known by the Irish for at least 150 years, nobody really knows where they came from or how they were first bred. They are also coined as the Irish Blue Terrier.

Various legends are told in order to explain the appearance of the Kerry blue terrier breed. Some say that the peasants bred them for hunting purposes since noblemen monopolized the use of wolfhounds. Thus, noblemen hunted with their wolfhounds, while peasants poached with their KBTs.

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The Wheaten Terrier is a loving and intelligent breed of terrier. There are actually 4 different varieties of coat:
1. Traditional Irish
2. Heavy Irish
3. English
4. American

This is a dog breed considered to be hypoallergenic and are wonderful for people with dog allergies and/or are asthmatic.

It is also thought to be related to the Kerry Blue Terrier.

I found a great article to help give you a background on this terrific terrier breed.

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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
By Michael Russell

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are terriers which carry more than the typical terrier behaviors in their ancestry. They are dogs which performed well as hunting dogs, retrievers, guards of the farm and house and simply as a companion during the history of the breed, which originated in the country of Ireland. In the days when the Wheaten terrier was admitted into the Irish Kennel club, the requirements for attaining a championship title included requirements to perform in the area of “expertise” for which the dog was supposed to function.

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The American Pit Bull Terrier has been under much scrutiny in years past. They have been dubbed as having a very aggressive nature, and their sheer strength and size has been bred for purposely.

Often, American Pit Bull Terriers are favorites in illegal dog fights for their brawn, fearlessness and aggression, as most of these dogs fighting have been raised specifically for that purpose.

I am not nearly an expert on this subject, so I found a good background article to get us started…(* Neutrality of this article is questionable.)

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Airedales are truly awesome terriers! I love their long, “brick” shaped heads, gorgeous coloration, and strong-willed nature. They just look like champions. This is a picture of “Rambo”, an Australian & New Zealand Champion Airedale Terrier. He is gorgeous! They are wonderful specimens of dog.

If you are interested in adopting a beautiful Airedale Terrier, read this great article. It will help you get to know them better!

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Airedale Terrier History & Breeder Information
By Lane Jordan

The Airedale Terrier originated from the Aire Dale in Yorkshire, England. Commonly referred to as ‘Airedales’ these large dogs were originally bred to hunt otters, but their versatility allows them to meet most challenges. The Airedale’s size ranges from 50 to 70 pounds. Airedale’s have a “broken coat” that needs to be regularly groomed and maintained to keep its distinctive look.

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