The Kerry Blue Terrier is an AKC registered dog breed. The following article reviews the breed.
The Blue Kerry terrier pet dog is one of the most mysterious breeds of terriers. This is because of the fact that even though the breed has been known by the Irish for at leas 150 years, nobody really knows where they came from or how they were first bred.
Various legends are told in order to explain the appearance of the Kerry blue terrier breed. Some say that the peasants bred them for hunting purposes since noblemen monopolized the use of wolfhounds. Thus, noblemen hunted with their wolfhounds while peasants poached with their Kerries.
Another legend speaks of a wrecked Russian ship that contained a blue dog. This dog swam into Irish shores and there, mated with the local terrier population. This, of course, started the genetic pool of blue Kerry terriers.
Whatever the case, the blue Kerry terrier sure has a colorful history. It started as a working dog, helping hunters bring in prey. It would also be trained as a police dog by the English. Today, it is considered to be one of the best breeds of dogs that one can own. This is in part of its excellent abilities as a watchdog.
One thing that is so cool about owning a Blue Kerry terrier pet dog is the fact that this breed is adaptable to every situation. It can be a hardworking hunter’s dog. It can become the vigilant watchdog. If you want companionship, it can also provide that. People who are fortunate to have a Blue Kerry terrier pet dog even say that once you are a Kerry lover, you are forever a Kerry lover.
There are some terrier characteristics which may cause a bit of trouble for your dog.
Like all terriers, the Blue Kerry terrier pet dog can get into fights with other dogs. In order to prevent this, you need to make sure that the Blue Kerry terrier pet dog is properly socialized. Usually this is done by the breeder.
Most people, when they are getting a pet often ask the question of whether or not a pet can be housebroken easily. Thankfully enough, the Blue Kerry terrier pet dog has a disposition that is easily house trained. The Blue Kerry terrier pet dog is actually quite eager to learn. This means that you will be able to train it very quickly.
Although a Blue Kerry terrier can become an excellent playmate for children, it must be taken that the children do not show any cruelty to the dog.
The Blue Kerry terrier is also one of the more hardy types of terriers. This is because the Blue Kerry terrier has very few genetic problems. Before buying one, however, you need to ask for eye certifications and hip x-rays. These are the most commonly afflicted parts of the Blue Kerry terrier.
A Blue Kerry terrier is not really for everyone. Some people may find it a bit too playful. Some people may not really get used to the Blue Kerry terrier’s curiosity. People may not really understand its habit of following everyone around. Today, the fate of the Blue Kerry terrier dog lies in the hands of the breeders who care for them, nurture them, and make sure that they have great homes to stay in.
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Our Kerry Blue thinks he’s going to sleep in our room… BAD BOY!!
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Don’t offend him
he is a miracle
@8330Millman you sir, are a tool.. great video lol.. my kerry is exactly the same
I’ve just lost my Kerry to cancer she was 7 and this just made me cry it’s like watching her all over again. Love this. Miss her too much.
Our kerry does exactly the same thing. If they are somewhere they shouldnt be, they always dothesit down and pretend Imnot here
Pressed the send button to soon! I meant if they are somewhere they shouldnt be, they sit downand pretend they arent there thing. Its one of their most endearing traits. Wouldnt ever be without a Kerry Blue – wondeful dogs.
you guys are weird…
you tell him a million times he’s sneakin’ and he looks like he’s being reprimanded to death – he needs to understand what you’re asking of him, and shoving him along the floor doesn’t do much good, as he needs to learn to follow commands at his own will
Oh, then could you reply again and actually tell me why I’m wrong?? I’d really love to know.
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want my asshole raked across the carpet, and don’t take the “death” comment too seriously…I also stand by what I said, in that they should approach it differently, like setting boundaries if they don’t want him in the room, or teaching him a specific vocal/visual command for going to bed and positively reinforcing his obedience…”Smoooooke…Smokieee….uh oooooooh…you’re sneakin’…Smokieee *shoving him out*” does not = “Bedtime! Go to bed!”
smoke is like, “What the fuck are they talking about. Sneakin? I’m sitting her in plain sight? You people are insane.”
sneaakinnnng?!!!! :S weird…