Who is the Kerry Blue?
The Kerry Blue Terrier originated from the County of Kerry in Ireland in the 1700's. This is where the name "Kerry" was derived, and "Blue" came from the colour of their coat. The Kerry Blue Terrier is the national terrier of Ireland, they are also known as the Irish Blue Terrier. The Kerry Blue Terrier has had many jobs throughout the years they have been used as a small game hunters, retrievers and livestock herder, they have even been used for police work. The Kerry Blue Terrier has become a symbol of Ireland.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a well-developed, muscular terrier, with a soft, dense coat. Their head is long but is in proportioned to their body, their nose is black with wide nostrils. They have V-shaped ears and are small in size. Their eyes are dark and small. Their limbs have a powerful bone structure. The Kerry Blue Terrier are born black, and transitions to the Blue mature colour at around 18 months old. Black to very dark blue (darker than deep slate) shades or tinges of brown to different shades of blue gray. The coat of the Kerry Blue Terrier is soft, thick and abundantly curly coat without an under-layer.
The Kerry Blue Terriers are lively and boisterous, and can be self-confident and stubborn, without regular and consistent training. They rarely bark until the door bell chimes! The Kerry Blue Terrier can be loving with children, and can enjoy the company of other animals as long as they are well socialised from a young age. Owners need to be consistent with the rules and training.
The Kerry Blue Terriers are lively and boisterous, and can be self-confident and stubborn, without regular and consistent training. They rarely bark until the door bell chimes! The Kerry Blue Terrier can be loving with children, and can enjoy the company of other animals as long as they are well socialised from a young age. Owners need to be consistent with the rules and training.
Kerry Blue Terriers should be groomed every 6 weeks. In addition to this, they will need brushing and combing once a week. The distinctive blue coat is not only beautiful, but practical as well. The Kerry Blue sheds little to no hair and is odorless, even when wet. Grooming from an early age ensures a well adjusted patient dog.Some equipment is necessary unless you pay for some one to do this job for you, it is advisable to persist with the grooming yourself as it does become a nice together thing!