Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Breed Information

Facts about Kerry Blue terrier dog breed

Kerry Blue Terriers dog breed is thought to have originated in Ireland. The standard height of a Kerry Blue terrier is 18-19½" for a male Kerry Blue terrier and 17½-19" for a female Kerry Blue terrier. The standard weight of this breed of dogs is 33-40 lbs for a male Kerry Blue terrier and slightly less for a female Kerry Blue terrier.

Kerry Blue terriers have silky, wavy coat which is kept short. The coat of this dog breed is deep dark blue in color. Kerry Blue terriers need much trimming work.

Do Kerry Blue terrier dogs shed?

Shedding is not often a problem with Kerry Blue terriers since this dog breed shed very little. 

What is special about a Kerry Blue terrier dog?

Kerry Blue terriers have guarding skills. Kerry Blue terrier learns quickly. This breed of dogs is good as watch dogs because Kerry Blue terriers are very alert and are guard dogs by nature.

How often should I groom a Kerry Blue terrier dog?

Generally a Kerry Blue terrier needs grooming about twice a week for 45 minutes. Kerry Blue terriers tend to need significant trimming.

Characteristics of Kerry Blue terriers

Kerry Blue terriers are reserved with strangers. This dog breed is stubborn and bold. Kerry Blue terriers are active indoors and need a fair amount of out door exercises.

Barking characteristics of Kerry Blue terriers

Kerry Blue terriers may bark more than most other breeds of dogs.