Puppy Dog Breed Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a breed of dog mistakenly thought to be of County Kerry in South West Ireland it is actually from Tipperary In its motherland it is often called the Irish Blue Terrier Over time the Kerry became a general working dog used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep and as a guard dog It was however primarily developed for controlling vermin including rats rabbits badgers foxes otters and hares Today the Kerry has spread around the world as a companion and working dog Despite a Kerry Blue winning Crufts - the most important UK dog show - in 2000 it remains an uncommon breed Not as threatened as some of the other terrier breeds Skye Terrier Sealyham Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier it is still distinctly uncommon Some characteristics of the Kerry Blue Terrier include a long head flat skull deep chest and a soft wavy to curly coat that comes in several shades of blue from blue-black to light slate grey The coat is…Read More about Kerry Blue Terrier at WikiPedia
Latest Kerry Blue Terrier Frequently Asked Questions:
I am thinking of getting a Kerry Blue Terrier, but I don't know how big it will get. I live in a one bedroom apartment! Please help!
Answer:I was watching a dog show, and I heard some spectators talking about kerry blues. They said that kerrys are really not a great dog for most people, especially first time dog owners. They are terriers, and shouldn't be taken lightly. However, if you do your research and think that you will be perfect for the dog, go ahead and get one. Almost all dogs will do fine in an apartment as long as they are exercised properly, and given a lot of mental stimulation. They weight about 40 pounds. If size concernes you, you can look into getting sealyham terrier. They aren't blue colored, but are much smaller.
Hello all, I am looking for a pattern for the Kerry Blue Terrier off any website that will provide a proper pattern. It's been awhile and I have one to groom in the morning, I just need a straight forward pattern, no instructions just the guidelines and a picture. Thank you to all those with serious answers.
Answer:The diagram linked to above has the head clippered too far back. Try this one http://www.kerryblues.info/GROOMING/ENGLISH/GROOMING.HTML
not a sketch or print, the photograph type ive done the google search and obviously tried a pet shop, i mean the photograph type with a different picture for each month. thank you for all your help, it seems they are not making them. thank you all, i'll try that one from superchick, thank you! sorry sugarchick! ive emailed them to see if its photos or sketches.
Answer:I have never been so frustrated trying to find something. I did not want to give up, but NO ONE has a Kerry Blue Calender. I've tried everywhere, from calenders.com, amazon.com, ebay, you name it, I was there. That freakin sucks no one has a calender for them. They have everything else! You know what, you should go into business, and take tons of pics of Kerry Blue Terriers and make a calender! I am so sorry. I tried really hard
She is ten, , i am told they are usual in old terriers, are they dangerous??
Answer:Only your vet can tell you if they are dangerous. I would take him in for a checkup. They maybe just fatty tumours or it could be something nasty. I would not want to hazard a guess. Better safe than sorry.
Answer:They are two different breeds.
