Kerry Blue Terrier
Breed Profile
Group: Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Colour: Any shade of blue with or without black points.
Lifespan: 14 years
alert • determined • tenacious • courageous • playful • active
Owner's Guide
Active, alert and curious, Kerry Blue Terriers are devoted and playful with their owners and people they know. Reserved with strangers, they make good watchdogs and need early and continued socialization, especially with other dogs.
Originally bred to hunt and kill rats and rabbits.
Special characteristics
These terriers are alert and easily aroused, and have a hard bite.
Exercise requirements
High. Playful and full of energy.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good, protective
other pets may kill small pets, may injure cats unless raised with them
strangers reserved, territorial
unfamiliar dogs likely to be problematic. Early and continued socialization needed
Perfect owner
Experienced, active owner who can provide a safe outlet for this dog's high energy levels.
Potential problems
Tendency to be aggressive to other dogs, and may display status-related aggression towards gentle owners.
Coat will need regular grooming and clipping.
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