{"data":{"slug":"kerry-blue-terrier","name":"Kerry Blue Terrier","url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/kerry-blue-terrier","api_url":"https://techtools.cz/dog-atlas-api/v1/breeds/kerry-blue-terrier","also_known_as":["Irish Blue Terrier","An Brocaire Gorm"],"kind":"breed","extinct":false,"group":{"key":"terrier","label":"Terrier","fci_group":3,"fci_group_name":"Terriers"},"size":"Medium","origin":"Ireland","countries":[],"height_cm":{"min":44.0,"max":48.0},"weight_kg":{"min":10.0,"max":15.0},"life_expectancy_years":{"min":12,"max":14},"temperament":["Spirited","Intelligent","Loyal","Alert","Determined"],"exercise_level":"Medium","wikipedia_views_60d":5718,"summary":"An Irish terrier with a soft, wavy blue-grey coat and a lively, determined character. Once a farm all-rounder, it is an intelligent, devoted companion that needs firm guidance and regular grooming.","photo":{"url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/kerry-blue-terrier-a083faaaca-1280.webp","small_url":"https://techtools.cz/tools/dog-atlas/photos/kerry-blue-terrier-a083faaaca-640.webp","width":1280,"height":1247,"author":"Peter Kumpert, Germany","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0 de","license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/deed.en","source_url":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kerry_Blue_Terrier.jpg"},"updated_at":"2026-10-15T14:54:47Z","ratings":{"energy":4,"exercise":3,"grooming":5,"shedding":1,"trainability":3,"barking":3,"kids":3,"other_dogs":2},"coat":"Thick, soft and wavy","colors":["Blue","Blue-grey","Slate","Blue with black points"],"fun_fact":"Kerry Blue puppies are born black, and their coat gradually fades to blue over the first couple of years.","sections":{"overview":"The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized Irish terrier famous for its soft, wavy coat in shades of blue. It was bred to control vermin and later became an all-round farm dog.\n\nIntelligent, spirited and loyal, it enjoys being busy and close to its family. It is considered an endangered breed in the twenty-first century.","history":"The Kerry Blue was first documented in 1847 as a bluish slate dog, often marked with darker patches and black on the legs and muzzle. It was kept to control rats, rabbits, foxes, otters and other pests, and also herded cattle and sheep.\n\nAs dog shows grew, the breed was standardised. The nationalist leader Michael Collins owned a famous Kerry Blue, and the breed was closely linked to the founding of the Irish Kennel Club, which registered a Kerry Blue first. A Kerry Blue won Best in Show at Crufts in 2000.","appearance":"A strong, well-built terrier with a long head, flat skull and deep chest. Males stand about 46 to 48 cm and weigh 12 to 15 kg, with females slightly smaller and lighter.\n\nThe coat is thick, soft and wavy, in any shade of blue, with or without black points. Puppies are born black and lighten gradually.","personality":"Lively, alert and clever, the Kerry Blue is deeply loyal to its family and can be wary of strangers. It has typical terrier courage and can be pushy with other dogs, especially of the same sex.\n\nIt is a quick learner but needs consistent, confident training and early socialisation.","care":"It needs daily exercise and mental stimulation, such as walks, play and training games. A securely fenced garden is wise because of its chase instinct.\n\nThe coat does not shed much but needs regular brushing and professional clipping or stripping every few weeks to prevent matting and keep its shape.","health":"Spiculosis, a painful follicular condition, is found only in this breed. It is also prone to footpad keratosis and hair follicle tumours. A 2024 UK study found a median lifespan of 12.4 years."},"recognition":{"fci_number":3,"fci_standard_url":"https://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/3.html","akc_url":"https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/kerry-blue-terrier/"},"sources":{"wikipedia":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Blue_Terrier","wikidata":"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38025","wikipedia_revision":1369441372},"profile":{"written_by":"AI model (Claude Sonnet) from the sources above","written_at":"2026-10-15T13:37:29Z"}}}