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Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Breed Information Guide
Learn about the Kerry Blue Terrier dog. Decide if a Kerry Blue
Terrier puppy is the right choice for your family. Find a quality Kerry Blue
Terrier puppy for sale from a responsible Kerry Blue Terrier breeder. Find
information about training your Kerry Blue Terrier dog or puppy. Also includes
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in Ireland, the Kerry Blue Terrier has a rather sketchy history,
however it is thought that the breed can trace it's ancestry to 16th
century Spanish dogs that swam ashore when ships of the Spanish Armada
were wrecked off the coast of Ireland. Originally used for a number of
activities including herding, hunting, guard dogs, fighting and rodent
control, these silver-blue dogs were very popular in County Kerry,
where the breed evolved. All-purpose Crofter's dogs, the breed
was unkempt and rough looking until they hit the British dog shows in
1922. In contrast to their beginnings, the breed has since been
transformed into one of the most well tailored of terriers. Male Kerry
Blue Terriers average 18 to 19-1/2 inches at the shoulder, and
females a half inches less. Weight ranges from 33 to 40 pounds for
males; females proportionately less. The soft, shiny and thick silver
blue coat comes in many shades of grey - often with darker
points. Puppies generally have black coats which lighten to grey by
about 18 months of age. Kerry Blue Terriers do not shed, which
makes them a good choice for dog lovers with allergies, or fastidious
housekeepers who would rather not deal with dog hair on the furniture.
On the minus side, the sculpted appearance requires a fair bit of
grooming, including visits to a professional dog salon. If you are
looking for a very intelligent, lively, loyal companion, the Kerry
Blue Terrier may be the breed for you. The breed requires early and
consistent obedience training, and needs a great deal of outdoor
exercise. A large, securely fenced yard is a must. The Kerry Blue
Terrier is an alert and intelligent dog, with unusual powers of
endurance. Because of its loyalty and its gentleness toward children,
the Kerry blue is an admirable pet. |
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