Breed

Irish Terrier

AKC Grouping
Terrier Group
Temperament
  • bold
  • dashing
  • tenderhearted
Demeanor
alert and responsive

Choosing the Best High-Protein Irish Terrier Dog Food

Irish Terrier

In regard to weight, the Irish Terrier is a small to average dog generally weighing 27 pounds (male), 25 pounds (female). The Irish Terrier is also considered a medium-tall dog in regard to height, with an average height of 18 inches. If you're trying to figure out the optimal dog food for your Irish Terrier, you should definitely consider the option of a high-protein dog food like those available from Spot & Tango. The Irish Terrier is an AKC Registered breed in the 'Terrier Group' with roots originating back to Ireland. The tenderhearted, bold and dashing Irish Terrier with an alert and responsive demeanor, generally does particularly well on a high-protein dog food. This is thanks, in part to, its small to average size combined with its moderately active energy levels.

Why Breeds, Like the Irish Terrier in the AKC Terrier Group May Need a High-Protein Dog Food

Terriers are bred to hunt. They are bred to kill and often times eat: rats, mice, squirrels and other vermin. Genetically, the Irish Terrier, part of the AKC's Terrier Group, are pre-disposed to a high-protein diet. Combine this fact with the reality that most terriers (including the Irish Terrier) today struggle with weight gain due to lack of exercise, and you'll see why we recommend a high-protein dog food that's correctly proportioned for your Irish Terrier. Originally from Ireland, the Irish Terrier can make the best of it's 13 to 15 years on a high-protein dog food that's full of the nutrients the Irish Terrier needs but without the empty calories that could lead to weight gain.

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Energy
Energy
active
Grooming
Grooming
only an occasional bath and brushing
Training
Training
willing to follow
Shedding
Shedding
infrequently

Why A Moderately Active Irish Terrier May Need a High-Protein Dog Food

The Irish Terrier is considered a moderately active dog and thus your Irish Terrier could benefit from a high-protein dog food due to that simple fact alone. A dog food rich in high-protein helps to build muscle and support the energy levels of a moderately active Irish Terrier. Furthermore, the calories in high-protein dog food are more efficiently used by a moderately active dog like the Irish Terrier. In fact, dogs that don't receive enough protein can actually experience muscle loss and see a noticeable drop in energy levels. Lastly, a high-protein dog food that's optimal for the Irish Terrier is low in carbohydrates which are a non-essential component of a healthy diet for most dogs, but especially true for a moderately active Irish Terrier.

Irish Terrier

Does a Small to Average Irish Terrier Benefit From a High-Protein Dog Food?

The Irish Terrier is a small to average, medium-tall dog weighing in at over 27 pounds. Dogs of this size could benefit from a well-rounded diet that have all the necessary nutrients for their small to average frame. While a high-protein dog food is important for small to average breeds due to the calorie efficiency in a high-protein diet, most important is the proper percentages and sources of those proteins and that essential nutrients are included in the diet. When you select a high-protein dog food for your Irish Terrier at Spot & Tango, you can be assured that we have properly balanced a properly sourced, high-protein dog food while also including other essential nutrients needed for a small to average dog such as the Irish Terrier.

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Choose Spot & Tango for High-Protein Irish Terrier Dog Food

Spot & Tango offers several high-protein meat options for your Irish Terrier between the UnKibble and Fresh recipes. All our recipes have an appropriate blend of protein, whole grains, fruits, veggies, and an all-natural blend of vitamins & minerals to ensure meals are nutritionally balanced and high in protein for your Irish Terrier. We never use fillers or artificial additives. Our vegetables are an excellent source of fiber and vitamins. If you want a high-protein dog food for your Irish Terrier, Spot & Tango could be the solution.