Susanne
Bagaya
Writing
a book on the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier may well be called a
vocation. We are talking about a rare breed here. When taking
a look at what has already been written on this special breed
of terrier, one may well become disillusioned. Informative literature
is scarce and the available information leaves a lot to be desired.
A complete historical background has to be based on mere shreds
of information.
It
was years ago that I first encountered the Glen, in a cheap little
book on terrier breeds. I was fortunate; no more than six months
later I owned my first Glen. Working at a veterinary surgery at
the time, dozens of dogs passed through my hands every day. And
coming home to my Glen of Imaal Terrier, I was surprised at the
fact that so few people could call themselves the proud owners
of such a wonderful dog. All those dogs I saw each day were easily
surpassed by the Glen.
How
much longer can the Glen be considered to be a rare breed? Many
people are waiting for a pup: not much of a surprise to all those
people who already own Glen of Imaal Terriers. It's remarkable
that you can be proud to be the owner of a rather exclusive dog,
and nevertheless, at the same time, still grant others the pleasure
of owning a Glen.
The
book you are going to read has been written with a great deal
of love for the breed. We have poured all our knowledge into it
and have gathered as much information as possible, in order to
give you a clear idea of what the Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
is.
This
book could not have been written without the help of many friends
of the Glen of Imaal Terrier, who will be acknowledged at the
back of the book.
We hope this book may provide you with some new information about
the Glen and we wish you pleasant reading.
Susanne
Bagaya.
