Origin and use: The ‘Red Devil’ comes from the area around Cork and Ballymena in Ireland and was once used as a combatant in dogfights.
Height: both sexes approximately 45 cm
Weight: dog approximately 12 kg, bitch approximately 11 kg
Temperament: good tempered, active, daredevil, affectionate, excellent guard dog
Useful information: As a house pet it should be given plenty of exercise. Brush the coat daily to prevent matting of the undercoat. Nails must be cut regularly. Grooming is as for Wire haired Fox Terries.

Group clubs:
Transvaal Terrier Club. PO Box 41093, Craighall, 2024
Secretary Tel. 011 880 5041
Centenary Terrier Club, PO Box 679, Sasolburg, 9570
Secretary Tel. 073 332 2523
O.F.S. Terrier Club, PO Box 32418, Fichardt park, Bloemfontein, 9317
Secretary Tel. 051 451 1821
Natal Terrier Club. 17 Ridge Road, Kloof, 3600
Secretary Tel. 031 764 1638
Cape Terrier Club. Postnet Suite No. 136, Private Bag X16, Constantia, 7848
Secretary Tel. 021 794 4952

Please note: Should you not have success with any of the above addresses click here for KUSA's address list.

Breeders:

Sources:
The Kennel Union of SA,
FCI Breed Standards,
Canadian Kennel Club Breed Standards,
Guide to the Dogs of the World published by Treasure Press,
The Readers Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs.