Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier
A Kerry Blue Terrier
Other namesIrish Blue Terrier
Common nicknamesKerry
OriginIreland
Traits
Height Males 46–48 cm (18–19 in) at the withers
Females 44–46 cm (17–18 in) at the withers
Weight Males 12–15 kg (26–33 lb)
Females 10–13 kg (22–29 lb)
Kennel club standards
Irish Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Kerry Blue Terrier (also known as the Irish Blue Terrier) (Irish: An Brocaire Gorm) is a breed of dog.[1] Originally bred to control vermin including rats, rabbits, badgers, ferrets, foxes, otters, hares, deer, and even wolves, over time the Kerry became a general working dog used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep. Despite a Kerry Blue winning Crufts (the most prestigious UK dog show) in 2000,[2] it remains an "unfashionable" breed,[3] and is distinctly uncommon; however, it is not as threatened as some of the other terrier breeds such as the Skye Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, and Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

  1. ^ a b Purina Australia. "Kerry Blue Terrier". Dog Breeds. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Crufts 2000 Results". Archived from the original on 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. ^ Reilly, Jerome (29 January 2012). "Collins's beloved Kerry Blue breed at risk in the UK". Independent.ie. Retrieved 6 December 2014.