  Kerry Blue Terrier
adult Kerry Blue Terrier
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| group: terrier |
height: m
18-19.5" /
45.72-49.5 cm,
f 17.5-19" / 44.45-48.3 cm |
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| types: |
weight: m
33-40 lbs /
14.96-18.14 kg |
| colors: |
blue/gray,
gray/blue, light blue-gray, deep slate |
| physical traits: |
puppies born black and
turn blue after a year |
| hair type: |
soft and silky to touch,
wavy, dense |
personality/
temperament: |
gentle, intelligent, friendly,
affectionate, lively loyal, pugnacious, strong willed, independent,
stubborn, wary of strangers. some may snap or bite |
maintenance/
special needs:
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regular brushing, train
and socialize early, groom for show |
| nickname: |
Irish Blue Terrier |
| origination: |
Ireland (the national
dog) and England |
| bred for: |
general working dog, hunting
small game, badger, fox, rats and birds |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
family, companion, housedog,
watchdog, city (with exercise) or country life, guard dog,
ratter, water retriever, herding, hunting rabbits, field
trials |
| good with kids? |
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| life expectancy: |
14 yrs |
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| kennel
clubs: |
akc,
ukc, saku, ankc, uk, nzkc-(terrier dog group), fci-(large
and medium-sized terrier dog group), ckc |
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