It's an Irish Terrier Thing You Wouldn't Understand

Getting the breed right

Breed shirts live or die on accuracy. A irish terrier owner will spot a design drawn from the wrong breed immediately, and crosses are the easiest to get wrong — the coat and the ear shape are usually what gives it away. Look at the artwork before the slogan.

There is one design for this breed, so the only question is whether the drawing matches the dog you have in mind.

Who it is for

This works for someone who has explained their breed to strangers more than once — the rare breeds and the crosses especially, since those owners almost never find themselves on a shop shelf. It falls flat for someone who just likes dogs generally; for them a plain dog design is the better buy.

Fiery, and the colour is not red setter red

Irish Terriers earned the "daredevil" nickname honestly. They are bold with people and complicated with other dogs, which owners manage rather than fix.

The wheaten-red coat is harsh and needs stripping, not clipping, to keep colour and texture.

People guess Airedale or Wheaten constantly. Owners have a short answer ready.

Sizing and ordering

• Unisex tees run true to size — size up one for a relaxed fit.
• Allow two to three weeks. Each shirt is printed after you order, so production time comes before shipping time.
• Checkout happens on the print partner's site — Senprints handles printing, payment and delivery.