5. The Glen of Imaal Terrier Is Quiet and Stoic
Different from its more energetic terrier cousins, the peculiar Irish breed Glen of Imaal Terrier offers a special mix of terrier tenacity and amazing calm. Originally designed to be effective farm pest hunters, these dogs have kept their hunting ability and evolved into great family friends. Their agility and generally quiet behavior—qualities that appeal especially to families looking for a less loud pet—have resulted from their past hunting of rats, foxes, otters, and badgers. The Glen of Imaal Terrier keeps a more subdued and stoic attitude to daily life than many other terrier breeds well-known for their barking habits. Families with children would find them particularly suited since their calm attitude combines playfulness with patience in their contacts. These terriers are calm and even-tempered, which helps them to fit many kinds of living environment. Their hunting background has given them mental acuity as well as physical aptitude, which makes them interesting and smart friends. Though they come from working dogs, they have developed into amazing family pets that retain their independence and create close relationships with their human relatives. For individuals who value the terrier characteristics but want a more muted and controllable temperament, their special mix of terrier enthusiasm and placid disposition makes them a great fit.
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