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Kerry Blue Terrier
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Description
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a well-built, muscular, medium-sized dog. The distinctive coat is soft, silky and wavy and comes in every shade of blue from silver to steel. The long, well-balanced head sports abundant whiskers, beard and eyebrows. The ears are v-shaped and fall toward the eye. The nose is black and the keen eyes are dark. The limbs are straight with a powerful bone structure. The tail is carried upright.
Height: 18-20 inches (44-49 cm.)
Weight: 33-40 pounds (15-18 kg.)
Vivacious and playful, determined and alert, boisterous and unrepressed, this dog has a way about it that makes people laugh and have fun. The Kerry is a good watchdog, but will not attack without real provocation. A loving family dog, he likes to be with his people. The Kerry Blue generally gets along well with other pets, but tends to be fairly aggressive dog. They rarely bark unnecessarily. These dogs are intelligent, have a very good memory, and are somewhat willful with minds of their own.
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Average puppy price
$0.00
Lifespan
12 - 15 years
Size category
Medium
Feeding requirements
Easy and non fussy feeders, usually with good appetites.
Ailments
Usually a very healthy long-lived breed.
Susceptibility to illness
Low
Energy
High
Amount of exercise
Daily exercise is essential and should consist of long walks on a lead and or games off the lead.
Intelligence
Intelligent dogs. Training should be combined with patience and firmness.
Distress Caused if left alone
Low
Suitability as a guard dog
High
Tendency to bark
Low
Ease of transportation
High
Level of aggression
Medium
Compatibility with other animals
Medium
Suitable for children
High
Grooming
Blue's need professional trimming several times a year. They also need grooming once a week with brush and comb.
Coat length
Short/Medium
Shedding
Little
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