Kerry Blue Terrier is the quintessential working dog. He hails from County Kerry, Ireland, where he was bred to hunt small game and birds, kill rodents, and herd sheep and cattle.
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In this video, we are counting down the top 10 facts about the Kerry Blue Terrier that you might not know.
A Quick Overview:
Group: Terrier Dogs
Weight: 33 to 40 pounds
Height: 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 7 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Intelligent and brave, he became a cherished pet as well, displaying fierce devotion to his family or pack. While not a particularly well-known dog breed, the Kerry Blue enjoys a dedicated following of fanciers, thanks to his working abilities and loyal companionship.
This working-class dog is definitely all terrier: alert, resourceful, muscular, and always ready for action. His defining characteristic, however, is his coat: blue, with a gray tint (though it doesn’t start out that way). Puppies are often born black, transitioning through dark blue, brown, gray, and combinations of these colors until they reach a mature blue-gray color at about 18 months of age. His V-shaped ears, black nose, and the mop of hair that falls over his eyes further distinguish his look.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is typically good-natured with people of all ages, including children. He is an excellent family dog who enjoys participating in all family activities and he is happiest when he is with those he loves. He makes a good watchdog too, ready to warn his family of intruders or anything out of the ordinary. The Kerry Blue is not especially vocal, but when he barks, he sounds intimidating.
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Kerry blues seem to be the irish version of a german schnauzer…..
Where are the videos. This is a platform for video and you just have pictures
Our Kerry Blue has been a joy. He loves to be a little mischievous to make us laugh (wags his tail when we do), has never been aggressive to other dogs, and is very attentive to us (will look for us if we hide) and what we say to him. He likes things to be his idea, but wants to please us. Very smart. I highly recommend this breed.
How are they in protecting sheep against predators?
The most loyal dogs I have ever owned. I love them. They are stubborn, but they are one of my favorite dog breeds….they are smart and affectionate with family ….. watch out if you have other dogs! F
I think all that hair in this dog's face contributes to the problems this breed can have with eyes and ears.
The facial hair was encouraged in the past to prevent vermin from biting the dog's face.
Today there is no need for facial hair.
My kerry blue ralf is gay. He fights with other dogs then makes them his bitch!
Thank you very much. This is the most information I have been able to get from a video; sorting through some of the written info on websites annoys me to no end, because they want to be witty and i just want the meat of it, so thank you thank you thank you
I have a soft coating Wheaton and I always wanted to get a Kerry blue and then call them Ebony and Ivory
Our 11 year old Kerry, named Dublin has the energy of a 2 year old he has always suffered from dry eye so clipping hair near the eyes is necessary he’s very loyal and loves all other animals. If we where younger we’d get another.
They like a fight lol
I'd love if someone breed the Kerry blue with a smooth coated dog and without that hair around its face..
My friend had a Kerry Blue years ago; he was a great dog, and the term "his bark is worse than his bite" summed him up perfectly. He would terrify people coming into my friend's house with his barking, but as soon as he saw you weren't a threat he'd calm right down and be friendly and affectionate. One time the dog was in the back seat of my friend's car. They were parked on a street and the dog leapt out the open window at a cat who was sitting on someone's front lawn, barking and bellowing. The cat started hissing at him, and my friend's Kerry Blue got terrified and retreated, LOL.
Kerry blues are really beautiful and fiercely protective of family/pack but they are not to be messed with! If you want a cuddly friendly dog you can trust with kids and visitors (I know the video says otherwise but honestly that's not true) DO NOT GET A KERRY BLUE. They are well renowned for being treacherous, threatening and aggressive to not only other dogs but also to those they feel are threatening them or annoying them. My dad had a Kerry blue when he was a child, while he said they had good times with the dog, it did open his wrist up one time when he was 11 after he was patting it when it was lying down. The dog also bit his mum who ended up needing to go to hospital and eventually it had to get put down. Bear in mind it bit the people who raised it from it was a puppy. Even when the dog was just a pup and people visited the house, after learning they had a Kerry blue, did not return. A man who lives near me has 2 Kerry blues. This same man also has paramilitary connections and he bought the dogs for protection, not rottweilers, not alsatians, or even dobermans but KERRY BLUES due to their protective and treacherous nature. They are beautiful dogs but not for the faint hearted and needs alot of consideration before getting one!
Had to say goodbye to my Max this past June after 15 years. Incredibly smart and loving dog, but did have a temper at times. Couldn't ask for a better friend to grow up with.
This is read right from google ffs 😂
Any dog that is unfortunate enough to win Crufts get rid of it Breeder care about looks not heart Crufts should be banned it ruining dogs
"rarely bark without a reason"
I have a yappy little kerry blue that begs to differ lol
When I lived in Chicago, my KBT warded off a would-be intruder while I was on the phone with the 911 Operator. He heard the intruder long before I did. Head strong but very protective
Are they as vicious as people make them out too be
The really sad thing is that it actually Crufts Man will now ruin the breed as he has done with every other dog
Do these dogs shed?
Rarely barks lol mine loves to bark any chance he gets
Let me correct one mistake, they bark, A Lot!
Torn between a KBT or an Irish Terrier…any suggestions?
I lost my two Bedlington terriers milly 17 teddy 14 he died of broken heart when milly died it was very sad my best friends sweetgentle funny cute so well behaved my dogs went everywhere with me sailing swimming very long walks to parks werent interested in other dogs just played together my sweet angels 🙏💖🙏❤🐕🐕
I had male and female female called Kerry male called blue sadly passed loved owning them best dogs in the world ❤
The most beautiful dog in the world