This will maintain the texture and color of his coat. Bathe only when necessary. Check ears, teeth and nails regularly. Exercise should consist of games with human contact, long walks on a leash and free run in a fenced yard. Responds well to training, but require firm handling with consistent, tactful training.
Apartment is adequate if sufficient exercise is given.
Should not be left alone for long periods of time as he may bark incessantly or try to dig his way out of the yard. An owner of an Irish Terrier needs to be a confident leader who is willing to train this active breed who is both obstinate and sensitive. Not much has been documented of his past, but he was used as a working farm dog and guard dog in Ireland for centuries. During World War I, the Irish Terrier was used as a messenger dog in the trenches and acquired a reputation for being fearless and intelligent.