Kerry Blue Terrier

The Kerry Blue Terrier is an Irish descendent bred to be all around working terriers rather than specialized in anything in particular.  They were bred to hunt, guard, retrieve, herd, and even work simple farming mechanisms like butter churns!  Kerry Blue terriers retain their intelligence and hard working ethic today, as well as their loyalty, good nature, and protectiveness over their home.  They enjoy the company of children and are smart enough to be trained-and smart enough to require training too in order to curb boredom.  Kerry Blue terriers do best in surroundings where they can give vent to their energy, either on a farm or by doing obedience/agility training and playing lots of games with the family or owner.  The Kerry Blue Terrier must be socialized from an early age in order to have them get along with other dogs or else they bark at anything passing and will fight with other dogs.

Kerry Blue Terrier – Requires Stripping and Clipping

Kerry Blues are black at birth and their coat changes to the characteristic bluish grey by eighteen months of age.  They have a wiry coat that used to be unkempt, but now thanks to pushes from breeders and groomers, they are well tailored and well groomed, especially for show.  They require hand stripping and clipping to stay tide, especially around their beard.

The Kerry Blue Terrier – Not for Novices

The Kerry Blue Terrier is not good for novice dog owners as they require stringent and careful training from an early age, they need plenty of exercise and stimulation, and they don’t do well left alone.  If you can give this dog the care it needs, you’ll have a loyal, friendly, and very smart dog for years.