Extremely distinctive for its unique appearance, the Kerry Blue Terrier will amaze you the minute you look at it. Like no other dog ever seen, this breed features a marvelous combination of style, uniqueness and cuteness. Even the history of this breed is interesting and worth discovering and this is the reason why we think that you must keep on reading the following lines to find out all about this breed.
As its name says it, the Kerry Blue Terrier was born in the eighteenth century in the homonymous region of Ireland to serve as a mountain companion to hunters. This dog is one of the official dogs in such country and since we are talking about a truly special breed that is not easily seen, each specimen is extremely cared and loved. The twentieth century saw the increase of popularity of this dog in America where it was accepted by the AKC in 1924. This breed also counts with recognition from the CKC, the AKC, the UKC, the APRI, the KCGB and others.
With a lifespan of around twelve to fifteen years, the Kerry Blue Terrier also obtains its name for the beautiful color of its coat. Other colors can be black and grey in different tones. The face, feet and tail are usually darker in color and the hair (wiry, dense and abundant) covers the entire body of the animal. This dog features a muscular body with a long neck and a square shaped head. The ears are really small and fold over the head. Regular measurements for this breed are 18 to 20 inches long as well as 33 to 40 pounds of weight (this is hence a medium sized dog).
Finally, the temperament of the Kerry Blue Terrier is really special. We are talking about a dog that features an alert attitude as well as playful behavior and loyal temperament towards its master. It is considered to be a great family dog due to its loving character that can be extended to known people. If you take the care to socialize your Kerry Blue Terrier properly it will become a fabulous children companion and also enjoy the company of other dogs. They are protective and almost never bark.
