Medium Terrier Group

Kerry Blue Terrier

Also called Irish Blue Terrier and Kerry

Great with kids
Hypoallergenic
Barely sheds
Lots of grooming

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized terrier breed that was developed in Ireland. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and devoted to its family. The Kerry Blue Terrier stands between 17-19 inches at the shoulder and has a long, wavy coat that can come in various colors.

Weight: 29–40 lb (13–18 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 17–20 in (44–50 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Curly
Origin: County Kerry, Ireland (19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Barely sheds
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Assertive Independent Intelligent Loyal Spirited

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	33–40 lb (15–18 kg)	29–37 lb (13–17 kg)
Height	18–20 in (46–50 cm)	17–19 in (44–48 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)