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The Kerry Blue.

30/4/2013

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The Kerry Blue Terrier originated from the Ireland in the county Kerry in the 1700’s, hence the name Kerry and blue from the coloring of its coat.  It is believed the breed is a contribution of the Portuguese Water Dog, Soft coated Wheaten Terrier and possibly every Irish Wolfhounds and Irish Terriers. There is also a writing on Irish dogs discovered from over a century ago that mentions a breed, Harlequin Terrier which sounds similar to the Kerry Blue.

The Kerry Blue is used as an all round hard working and utility terrier, from small game hunting through to retrieving, farm herding, companionship and police work. They are an extremely playful and affectionate dog and are well known for making people laugh. They like to close with their owners and make great watch dogs, although will not attack unless they are provoked. They are very switched on and alert and enjoy rough playing. The Kerry Blue is a very friendly breed and will get along with strangers and other pets if introduced properly.
Being strong minded and a little silly at times, they are another breed that requires a strong pack leader. With firm training this will insure no aggressive behavior which can sometimes come through in this breed if allowed to have the upper hand. With a ‘weak’ owner they will test, learn what they can get away with and push the limits. They are very protective in their nature and will need regular socialization from a young age. With a high intelligence comes pros and cons, they are very easy to train and can be taught to perform tricks. They also enjoy agility but can become bored very easily, if games or sports become routine the enjoyment will soon burn out. They need regular and constantly changing stimulation. This includes daily walks, to keep their body and mind fit, remembering to make them heel beside or behind you, reminding them they are the dog and you are the pack leader.

Grooming is a regular requirement for the Kerry Blue, they should be professionally groomed every 6 weeks and are prone to ear infections. For this the ear hair needs to be pulled as it can cause wax and dirt build up. On top of this they need to be brushed and bathed once a week at home, unlike most other breeds regular bathing will not dry out the skin. Without this, food and dirt will build up in their beard and become extremely smelly. The rest of their coat is practically odorless, even when wet and is great for allergy sufferers as they shed very little hair.
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