![Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Breed](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_440x440/public/2022-07/Kerry-Blue-Terrier.jpg?itok=ehSwWgUG)
Family-friendly: | 4/5 |
Exercise needs: | 5/5 |
Easy to train: | 4/5 |
Tolerates being alone: | 3/5 |
Likes other pets: | 2/5 |
Energy level: | 4/5 |
Grooming needs: | 2/5 |
Shedding: | 1/5 |
The Kerry Blue Terrier is generally a hardy breed with no widely recognised breed specific health problems.
Priority Kennel Club health schemes and testing:
None but there are several recommended schemes that the Kennel Club recommends which can be found here.
Described as fierce, intelligent, charming and trust-worthy, the Kerry Blue is still a formidable character even though they are more popular as a show dog than working dog today. Bred to deal with vermin and guard property, the Kerry Blue is an independent thinker, and if left untrained may make decisions by themselves that lead owners into trouble!