Hi! My husband and I are looking at getting a 6-8 month old irish terrier. I have done my research on them, but are still hesitant to buy one since they are not a puppy. Do you think it would have a hard time being socialized properly at this age (even though there are other dogs they are with right now)? Does anyone have an irish terrier that can offer any helpful information on the breed? I have also read that they may not be good around other dogs? Is this true? Any advise would be greatly appreciated!!!!

This website might help you out.
http://dogbreedinfo.com/irishterrier.htm

I'd spend as much time with the dog before adoption as possible. Walk the dog, play with a ball and see how he does.

If he seems eager to please, you should go for it. They are relatively rare and expensive and you would be getting a wonderful companion and doing a good deed at the same time.

You will need to exercise the dog quite a bit and do extensive obedience training. A loving, firm environment should undo any early bad experience.

Love, love and love seem to be the key with terriers. Also if you give an inch they will take a mile so you will need to be CONSISTENT with your training. Don't try harsh correction, they will resent it and find ways to "fight back." Passive aggressive behavior is a specialty of terriers.

Good luck.

This is a tough breed, you really have to stay on top of them! And remember for proper grooming that coat should be handstripped.