| The Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Breed
Country of Origin: The Kerry Blue Terrier
originated in Ireland.
Height: males 18-19½ inches (45-49 cm.) females
17½ inches (44-47½ cm.)
Weight: 33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.)
Description: This muscular well-built medium sized
dog has strong straight legs and a tail to match. The Kerry
Blue Terrier has prominent whiskers, eyebrows and beard. The
ears are v-shaped and crease to fall next to the corner of
the eye. The Kerry Blue Terrier is in the Terrier group.
Colors: Kerry Blue Terriers come in every shade of
blue from silver to steel. Puppies are born blue-black and
the coat gradually lightens to silver as the dog reaches
maturity. |
Coat: Kerry Blue Terriers shed little
to no hair and is odorless even when wet. The Kerry blue
requires trimming roughly five times a year, and weekly
brushings.
Temperament: Highly intelligent, determined and
playful, Kerry Blue Terriers require firm handling as they
may be aggressive towards other dogs. They get along
splendidly with people and love to be challenged.
Health Concerns: Kerry Blue Terriers are prone to
PNA, cerebellar abiotrophy. Some minor concerns in Kerry
Blue Terriers are cataracts, spiculosis, hair follicle
tumors, entropion, KCS, narrow palpebral fissure
distichiasisme, CHD and Retinal folds. |
Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Kerry
Blue Terrier is about 12-15 years.
Living Environment: Kerry Blue Terriers do well in
an apartment, as they are fairly active indoors. Kerry Blue
Terriers also enjoy going on long walks at least once a
week. |
