Kerry Blue Terrier

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Size: Medium
Other Names: Irish Blue Terrier, Kerry
Country of Origin: Ireland
Accreditation:
American Kennel Club (AKC): Terrier
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC): Terriers
United Kennel Club (UKC): Terrier
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC): Terriers
The Kennel Club (KC): Terrier
Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA): Terrier
New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC): Terrier

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized dog, compact and muscular, with a deep chest, moderately long legs, and a wavy, blue coat. His head is long, with a flat skill, and small, dark, round eyes that are full of fire and intelligence. His nose is black, with large, wide nostrils, and both his button ears and tail are high-set.

A medium Irish terrier for a house; a wavy coat that needs clipping, a ready voice, and more terrier energy than a still apartment usually wants.

The Kerry Blue Terrier has been used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep, and as a guard dog, however it was primarily developed for controlling vermin, including rats, rabbits, badgers, foxes, otters, and hares. Today, the Kerry Blue Terrier is both a companion dog and a working dog. Kerries have been used as police dogs in Ireland.

Height: Male: 18-19½ inches; Female: 17½-19 inches
Weight: Male: 33-40 pounds; Female; slightly less
Color: Any shade of blue (puppies are born black or nearly black)
Coat: Single; soft, dense, and wavy
Lifespan: 12–15 years
Litter size: 4–6 puppies

Temperament

Kerry Blue Terriers are high-spirited, and can be strong-headed. They tend to be loyal and affectionate towards their owners, and very gentle towards children. They do not always do well with other animals, including other dogs. Modern breeders have attempted to retain high spirits, while breeding out their aggression.

Training

The Kerry Blue Terrier requires an active, skilled owner, who can provide him with early socialization and obedience training.

Care and grooming

Kerries have a moderate to high energy level, and require daily exercise. They do well in dog agility, sheep herding, and tracking exercises.

Shedding

Low; the wavy coat behaves more like hair and needs regular trimming.

Health

Kerry Blue Terriers may be prone to hip dysplasia, eye disease, skin cysts, and cancer. Hip and eye screening of breeding stock is recommended.

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