Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry blue terier
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Key facts
| FCI group | 3. Terriers |
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| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Category | Medium |
| Height at withers | 44.5–49.5 cm |
| Weight | 15–18 kg |
Recognition features
- Soft, plentiful, wavy coat in any shade of blue; puppies are born black
- Full beard and keen terrier expression
- Upstanding, muscular body with the tail carried erect
Purpose
Irish all-round terrier, originally used on otter, badger and vermin around farms; today a watchdog and companion.
History
The Kerry Blue lived in Ireland for centuries as a rat catcher and farm dog; the first probable written reference dates from 1847. It reached the show ring in 1913 and the Dublin Blue Terrier Club followed in 1920. In the 1920s it became a popular mascot of Irish patriots.
Coat
Soft, plentiful and wavy; blue of any shade with or without black points (black only up to 18 months of age).
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