Comparison: Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier

Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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Kerry Blue Terrier
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Irish Soft Coated Wheaten TerrierKerry Blue Terrier
FCI group3. Terriers3. Terriers
Country of originIrelandIreland
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers–44.5–49.5 cm
Weight18–20.5 kg15–18 kg
Recognition features
  • Single-layer soft, silky wheaten coat, wavy or loosely curled
  • Profuse whiskers and hair over the eyes
  • Short-coupled, nearly square build with a gaily carried tail
  • 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
CoatSingle coat, soft and silky, wavy or loosely curled; wheaten. Puppies go through several changes of colour and texture before maturity.Soft, plentiful and wavy; blue of any shade with or without black points (black only up to 18 months of age).
PurposeAll-round Irish farm terrier used to kill vermin and formerly to hunt badger and otter.Irish all-round terrier, originally used on otter, badger and vermin around farms; today a watchdog and companion.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.