KERRY BLUE TERRIER

Keen

Alert

Well-knit

Muscular body

Terrier style

Group	📌
Size	Medium📌
Utilization	Used in the hard job of tackling otters in deep waters, to engage badger underground and hunt vermin. A good watchdog and loyal companion
Appearance	The Kerry Blue Terrier should be upstanding, well-knit, and well-proportioned, with a well-developed muscular body and definite terrier style.
🖍️Nicknames	Irish Blue Terrier Kerry
Country of origin	Ireland
Lifespan, years	12 - 15
Height	44 cm - 49 cm
Weight	15 kg - 18 kg
Temperament	Terrier character throughout, with a keen and alert expression.
History	The Kerry Blue Terrier has been in Ireland for centuries, but due to its humble origins as a rat catcher and farm dog, there are few references to the breed before the 20th century. The first literary references to the Kerry Blue date from 1847. The breed became popular worldwide in 1928 and is known for its beautiful soft blue coat.