| Description: Upstanding, well knit and proportioned, well developed and
muscular body. The Kerry Blue Terrier is gentle, lovable and
intelligent. An all-round working and utility terrier. He is successfully in herding sheep
and cattle. He has rich long hair on his face and a curly gray coat. Outgoing and
friendly towards his family, he is known to give big slurpy kisses. Puppies are born black
and their coats begin to change sometime between nine and twenty-four months to red, brown
or gray and then Kerry blue. |
Height: 18 - 19 inches
Weight: 33 - 37 lbs. Colors: .Any shade of blue, with or without black
points. A small white patch on chest should not be penalized. Tan permissible in
puppies, also a dark colour up to the age of 18 months.
Coat: Soft, spiky,
plentiful and wavy.
Temperament: Determined,
friendly, enthusiastic.
With Children: Yes,
patient and protective of children.
With Pets: May not be advisable to keep with other males as he will not back
down from a fight. Socialize to cats at a young age.
Special Skills: Watchdog and
family pet.
Watch-dog:
Very High
Guard-dog: High
Activity: Daily
exercise is essential which should consist of long walks on a leash and or games
off-leash.
Living Environment: A
house with a yard is preferable but is not essential if he can receive enough exercise.
Life-Span: 12 - 15 Years
Litter size: 4 - 8
Country of origin: Ireland
History: Developed in the
1700's by Irish shepherds his name comes from the county of Kerry in south-western
Ireland. Crossed between the Irish terrier and Dandie Dinmont, he was originally
used as a companion, farm dog, guard dog and hunting dog. Known to dispatch rats and
other barnyard vermin he was also a good retriever fetching prey from the water. Joining
the show world at Westminster Kennel Club in 1922, he was official recognized by the in
1924. |
