About The Kerry Blue Terrier Pet Dog
One of the strangest things about the Kerry Blue terrier pet dog breed is that although the Irish knew of its existence for about 150 years no one really know of its ancestors, where it was first bred and where it came from. The origins of the breed are shrouded in the mystery of time.
There are many stories doing the rounds that attempt to explain the Kerry Blue terrier"s existence. The legends say the Kerry Blue terrier breed was used by the peasants as hunting dogs since noblemen used wolfhounds. Another story says that there was a blue dog on board a Russian ship which was wrecked. The blue dog is said to have swum to the Irish coast where it mated with the local terriers. The genetic pool of the Kerry Blue terrier was supposed to be the result of this mating.
Its origin may be under the scanner for authenticity but the blue Kerry terrier has a vivid history. From its early days as a working dog that helped hunters with their prey, the Kerry Blue terrier went on to join the English Police as a police dog. Today it has earned its fame as an excellent watch dog and it is thought to be among the best breeds one can keep as a pet.
Kerry Blue Terriers are very adaptable. This is a very big advantage that they have over other breeds. Their skills range from being a companion to a watchdog - and a very vigilant one at that - and even a hunter"s dog. It is said that once a Kerry Blue terrier lover always a Kerry Blue terrier lover.
But like all terriers there are some inherent characteristics that a Kerry Blue terrier has. They get into fights with other dogs quite easily. This problem is taken care of by proper social training which is generally done by the breeder. Fortunately Kerry Blue terriers have an easy disposition which means they can be house trained quite easily and effectively. One reason for this is that they are eager to learn so training becomes a simple job. The Kerry Blue Terrier makes a first-rate buddy for children but children must be taught that they should not be cruel to the dog.
Among dog breeds the Kerry Blue terrier is a hardy type. They don"t have too many genetic problems but you must get their hip x-rays and eye certification done prior to buying them. These are the two most common problems in the Kerry Blue terrier dogs.
The Kerry Blue terrier is playful, curious and has a tendency of following everyone. This makes it a good pet for people who can deal with these traits. Those who are unable to understand the terrier"s playfulness may not be able to adapt to the dog.
Breeders are the ones who decide the fate of Kerry Blue terriers. they nurture them, care for them and ensure that the right home and the right people get the right dog.