Kerry Blue Terrier dog
Medium breed regular energy Wavy coat Terrier Group ๐ŸŒ Ireland

Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart, Alert, People-Oriented

Of course, we begin with the show-stopping coat that turns heads wherever Kerries go. It comes in shades of blueโ€”from a deep slate to a light blue-grayโ€”and is so soft that itโ€™s as pleasing to the touch as it is to the eye. The dense coat covers a muscular, well-developed body staโ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 33โ€“40 lbs (14.97โ€“18.14 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 17.5โ€“19.5" ๐ŸŽ‚ 12โ€“15 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #35 (Above average)

Kerry Blue Terrier Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

0%

Trainability

20%

Grooming

60%

Friendliness

60%

Coat Type

Wavy coat

2-3 Times a Week Brushing

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#35
Intelligence
๐ŸŽ‚
0.9yr
Avg lifespan
๐Ÿ’ฐ
$17K
Lifetime cost
๐Ÿ–
$466/yr
Annual food
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
1
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: heart problems

Expert Picks for Kerry Blue Terriers

โญ Top Pick Taste of the Wild High Prairie

dog food

Taste of the Wild High Prairie

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

Best value grain-free option โ€” great for active dogsโ€ฆ

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

toys

KONG Extreme Dog Toy

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.7

The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ€” nothing else comes closeโ€ฆ

Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Bed Lounge

beds

Friends Forever Orthopedic Dog Bed Lounge

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best mid-range orthopedic โ€” great for dogs who don't need clinical-graโ€ฆ

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

health

Embark Dog DNA Test Kit

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.5

Best DNA test overall โ€” unmatched health screening depthโ€ฆ

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

training

Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

Best GPS collar for active owners โ€” 3-month battery is class-leadingโ€ฆ

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

grooming

FURminator deShedding Tool for Large Dogs

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.6

The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ€” nothing removes undercoatโ€ฆ

Kerry Blue Terrier Care Tips

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Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ€” walks, play sessions, or swimming.

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Brush 2-3ร— weekly to maintain coat condition and reduce shedding around the home.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 3 โ€” Terriers

Section

Grote- en middenslagterriรซrs

Status

recognized