Global InformationTeastas Mor information
| Purpose | Determining gameness |
|---|---|
| Year terminated | 1968 |
| Restrictions on attempts | Single attempt |
| Regions | Republic of Ireland |
| Fee | Free |
Teastas Mor was a certificate of gameness issued to a dog by the Irish Kennel Club. [1]
Strict Irish Kennel Club rules governed the Teastas Mor (certificate of gameness). It was considered that the discipline ensured contests between dog and badger were fair. In the past, to become an Irish Kennel Club terrier champion, it was necessary for a terrier to be in possession of a Teastas Mor. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Irish Terrier (a.k.a. Irish Red Terriers) and Kerry Blue Terrier (a.k.a. Irish Blue Terriers) were the principal breeds used. These continued until the kennel ceased to license trials in 1968.[2]
- ^ Handy, Violet E. (March 23, 2011). The Modern Kerry Blue Terrier (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic). Read Books Ltd. ISBN 9781446547472 – via Google Books.
- ^ Zwettler, Marlene (February 7, 2013). The Great Book of Bulldogs, Bull Terrier and Molosser: Part I Bulldogs & Bull Terrier. epubli. ISBN 9783844239225 – via Google Books.