ADDITIONAL KERRY BLUE TERRIER PICTURES
Family: Terrier
Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Date of Origin: 16th century
Originally used for: Hunting, herding
Used today: Companion, sporting
Other Name(s): Irish Blue Terrier
History of the Breed: The Kerry Blue Terrier originated in County Kerry, Ireland and it was bred as a general working and utility terrier.
These intelligent terriers were used for hunting small game, retrieving game from land and water, and for herding sheep and cattle. After the
formation of the Irish Republic the Kerry Blue started to appear in shows and met with quick favor.
The Kerry in Ireland is fostered by the Irish
Blue Terrier Club of Dublin, organized by H. G. Fotterell.
General Appearance: The head appears long with a flat skull and slight stop, the eyes are dark and small. The small ears are V-shaped
and carried forward close to the cheeks with the top of the folded ear slightly above the level of the skull. The foreface full and well made up.
Jaws deep, strong and muscular. The nose is black with large wide nostrils. The body has a short back that is strong and straight, a deep
chest with well sprung ribs and a short and powerful loin. The tail is set high, of moderate length and carried erect. The body is covered in a
blue soft, dense and wavy coat.
Height & Weight:
Height 17.5-19.5 Inches
Weight 32-40 Pounds
Coat: Soft, dense and wavy.
Color: Any shade of blue gray, gray blue, or deep slate to light blue gray.
Grooming needs: High, the Kerry requires weekly brushing to prevent matting.
They also require trimming every six to eight weeks.
Temperament of Breed: Like most Terriers the Kerry is energetic, fun, playful and can be stubborn.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, with proper socialization at an early age
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, subluxation of the patella
Minor: Epidermal cysts/sebaceous gland cysts, ear canal infections
Life Expectancy: 12 - 14 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 114
First Registered by the AKC: 1922
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CET, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club (USKBTC)
Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Canada (KBTCC)
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