Kerry Blue Terrier
Medium dog breeds
Origin: | Ireland |
Size Type: | Medium dog breeds |
Height: | 18-20 inches (46-50 cm) |
Weight: | 15-18 kg |
Form of ear: | Button ear |
Form of a tail: | Carrot-type tail |
Life span: | 12-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Kerry Blue Terrier |
Overview
The name of the Kerry Blue Terrier that came to be known its presence into the 19th century, named after the sense that indigenous dog of Kerry region of southern Ireland. This dog is used sheepdog, guard dogs, hunting dogs as Kelly district, had gained fame. It became the spotlight of the world generally, lovers of this dog because he measured the PR diligently towards a lot of people. And was devised to look like a charming finishing coat of Kerry Blue Terrier. In addition, had wanted to show that to strengthen its light nature, to the world "this dog I get so admirably" called.
Characteristics
In figure similar to the Fox Terrier, is square when viewed from the side. Ear-shaped button, Eye small, eye color is dark. It became a forward angle of terrier species specific to the body that is balanced and well strong. Tail was docked is attached. Court In a single coat that is not usually found in terrier, soft as silk, wave is applied you are the dense texture.
Temperament
Obedience training is very important for this dog. People to become owner, must be people who can legitimately training patiently for the dog, and, surely. It does not serve will also be frustrate the dog training is too strict, it is necessary to face the training the trade-off even knowledge.
Color
Straight up from Blue Midnight Blue and Silver gray, thin, there is every blue hair color. There is a dark point head, limbs, tail.
How to Care & How to Train
Grooming, using the slicker brush and a steel comb, is carried out at least every other day. Be carried out properly by trimming scissors and clippers is also a need. Bathing once a month. There is no possibility that this dog coat is molting, no body odor of dog specific.
Exercise
With that you either walk it with a long lead, to the intense game, to create a physical and mental strength of a 釼 Kerry Blue Terrier. When you release the lead, you should not neglect the monitoring.
Disease to be careful
Progressive neurological disease (Kerry Blue Terrier Avio trophy), cerebellar degeneration, cataracts, optic nerve hypoplasia, progressive neurological disease (Kerry Blue Terrier Avio trophy), cerebellar ataxia, cataracts, entropion disease, keratoconjunctivitis sicca , double eyelashes for stenosis of the eyelids, hip dysplasia
Disease that can be seen occasionally
None
Inspection want to
Ophthalmic examination, hip joint inspection