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Dog breed guide | The kerry blue terrier

Posted by cheryl on Apr 5, 2012 in Dog Breed Guide | 0 comments

The Kerry blue terrier is a muscular dog with a playful nature. The “blue” in the name derives from the deep blue black colour of fur that most puppies are born with. For some dogs, this  fades over time, and kerry blues can be found in a variety of browns and blacks. The Kerry blue terrier is the national terrier of Ireland. Origin: This breed originated in the 18th century in the County of Kerry, Ireland, and was used to hunt small game, retrieve, herding and house guarding. Today they are predominately seen as companions and in dog competitions (and for this reason, they can be quite costly). The Kerry was recognized as a purebred by the AKC in...