• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Kerry Blue Terriers: These are small short-bodied breeds originally trained in Ireland by poachers to hunt animals living underground such as rabbits, foxes, badgers and rats. Their name derives from the color of its coat and the county of Kerry in south-western Ireland where it originated
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  • Temperament: Lively, feisty, inquisitive, loyal and energetic but can require firm handling
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Kerry Blue Terriers range from 35 - 40 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 17.5 - 19.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Kerry Blue Terriers and Nicknames: Kerries, Irish Blue Terrier and County Kerry Beauty
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Kerry Blue Terriers: The coat can be dense spiky, soft or wavy and normally a shade of blue with black points or white marking
• Fact 7 - Life of Kerry Blue Terriers: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Kerry Blue Terriers is the Terrier dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Kerry Blue Terriers as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Kerry Blue Terriers suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Kerry Blue Terriers are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Cataracts
  • - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
• Fact 12 - Kerry Blue Terriers were to be found mostly in the mountains of Lake Killarney and were often used by poachers
• Fact 13 - Breeding Kerry Blue Terriers for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Kerry Blue Terriers

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