Kerry Blue Terrier

Good to know

• Color that changes: puppies are born black and the coat gradually clears to blue-gray, usually by around two years old.
• All-purpose farm dog: bred in Ireland for hunting vermin, herding and guarding, they are versatile, spirited workers.
• Soft, low-shedding coat: the wavy coat sheds very little but needs frequent brushing and regular trimming to stay neat.
• Watch the other dogs: they can be assertive with other dogs, so early socialization and supervised introductions help.
• A low-shedding coat. Some people with allergies find that easier to live with, but no breed is allergen-free.

Getting out with a Kerry Blue Terrier

They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.

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