Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

 

The Kerry Blue Terrier is a muscular, medium sized dog. The head is long and in good proportion to the rest of the body. The skull is flat with a very slight stop. The nose is black with large nostrils. The teeth meet in a scissor or. The small eyes are dark. The V-shaped ears are small, easy before with both top of the ear in the skull. The ears are often recorded, if the dog is a puppy ears to match the exposure standard. The neck is long. To the shoulder

The large tail series is right docked medium length. Note: docking tails is illegal in most parts of Europe. The hair is soft, wavy and thick. Coat colors is black to dark blue (darker than deep slate), blinds or shades of brown gray to various shades of blue. The right color is light gray to slate blue mature. The color must be "clear" when the dogs are 18 months. If the dog after the age of 18 months is solid black, he is not allowed to be shown in AKC shows. Dark on the head black or blue spots, muzzle, paws and tail are permissible at any age. Some adults never alleviating correctly. Adults can keep dark spots, even if the rest of the casing facilitates.

Temperament

The Kerry Blue is lively, playful and funny. He has a reputation for making people laugh. Affectionate with family, love being with their owners. Alert, determined and strong, he enjoys roughhousing. Kerry is a good guard dog, but do not really attack when provoked. Kerry is friendly, always with strangers and usually comes with other pets if they are properly implemented and monitored. If people are not pack leader 100% and the lack of communication skills Dog Kerry dog ​​can be aggressive. This breed is protective and should be extensively socialized, especially with other dogs, or it can be quite exhausting.

 They rarely bark unnecessarily. Kerry Blues require a confident owner who has a natural air of authority, and need obedience training company. These dogs are intelligent and can learn to perform tricks. They have a very good memory. Gently owner committed intentionally, review the owner at each corner. Owners must comply with the rules and determined that the dog. You have an aptitude for sports such as catch and agility training, but make sure the dog enjoys the challenge. If their teachings are routine for the Kerry Blue, they lose interest.

Height, weight

Size: Males 18 ½ - 20 inches (46-51 cm) 17 ½ Women - 19 inches (44-48 cm)

Weight: 33-40 kg (15-18 kg)

Health problems

This is a very healthy breed long-term general. While some are prone to hip dysplasia, PNA, cerebellar abiotrophy. In addition, some minor concerns are cataract, spiculosis, hair follicles distichiasisme tumors, entropion, KCS, narrow palpebral fissure and coronary artery disease. Retinal folds sometimes seen.

Housing conditions

Kerry Blues are good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and a small yard will do.

Exercise

The Kerry Blue is a sporting dog that are taken on a daily walk, jog or run, where he is made to choose heel or behind the human holding the main needs. In the spirit of a dog is the first leader. If you let go, whether you realize it or not, you communicate to the dog that YOUR leader. This can result for Kerry to be as he thinks he needs to tell you what to do and not vice versa.

Life expectancy

About 12 to 15 years.

Grooming


Kerries should be maintained every 6 weeks. You also need to have the hair taken from the ear canal, as they are prone to ear infections when the hair in the ear too long and built the wax and dirt. Kerries animals may seem Wheaten Soft Coated be cut. In addition, they have once a week with a grooming brush and a comb. Dogs need to look further care. Frequent bathing will not dry out the skin, as it does in many other races. Bathing and combing every week is a must! He keeps it clean. Without care of their beards get smelly and packed with food and debris. Kerry Blues are considered good for allergy sufferers. Kerry Blue puts little or no hair and is odorless, even when wet.

Origin


The Kerry Blue Terrier originated in the 1700s and is a native of County Kerry, Ireland, hence the name "Kerry" is derived, with "Blue" for the color of the dress. Kerry is the national terrier of Ireland, where he was known as the Irish Blue Terrier. The Portuguese Water Dog is a unique contribution to Kerry, silky, wavy hair credited. Others think that the Kerry Blue Terrier was developed from the old black terriers, Spanish (or Russian) "Blue Dog" Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Irish Wolfhounds and possibly Irish Terrier. It is written on dogs in Ireland there are more than a century that mentions a Harlequin terrier breed that sounds like a description of the Kerry Blue. Kerry Blue was an all-round working and utility terrier as a small game hunter, retriever, dog farm raising sheep and cattle, house keeper, the work of the police and a family companion used. In 1922 was founded the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1924.




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Otterhound strong, muscular and ideal for hunting

Otterhound strong, muscular and ideal for hunting

 

It is like an old bloodhound breed . He was bred to hunt otters . Today, where hunting is allowed are rarely used for hunting other animals and more like an animal.

 It is a large dog , strong , muscular body with a longer high . The head is broad , narrow snout , equal in length to skull , broad and black nose. The eyes are small , deep and dark. The ears are large , long and leave the long hair on them. The tail is long and bushy. He has strong legs , large intermembrane legs. The coat is double, short of a first layer , soft, oily and quite long outer layer of hair (about 15 cm) form thick, long facial hair, mustache and beard. The hair is slightly wavy and forms a sealing function of this dog .

 Colors may different features hunting dogs ( gray, blue , light yellow, brown, black, brown) and combinations of these colors is .
Personality is a dog with a highly developed olfactory odor , strong, intelligent, gay , friendly, balanced. It goes well with all teachers , foreign children . Do you accept other dogs or other animals.

Maintenance The coat should be brushed or combed occasionally so as not to spoil the natural look.

Life is a long dog , who likes to live outside in a fenced area where they can move freely, but in a flat file and if I provide daily exercise must remain calm , then. He needs socialization , training .

This is a dog that hard or strong they reach a little harder training , but with a consistent balanced training farm, but without satisfactory results.

Utility is a good hunting dog, removed and a pleasant companion .

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Boxer dog muscular

Boxer dog muscular

 

It is a way for large dog , well muscled body and sports highlights . The head is large , broad, almost square in shape. The muzzle is rather short , with prominent chin . The nose is stuffy , upper lip is thick left corner. Color: reddish brown to yellow , striped ( brindle ) to yellow or brown with black mask (or, more rarely white ) and white spots on the chest, head and legs. The color white is not more than a third of corp.Acest dog is allowed intelligent and sensitive , has a joyful and playful. In the first life has a fairly high activity is then more sedentary . Can deal well with children of dominant and aggressive in the presence of other male dogs men. Is very attached to his master , prefer a deeper relationship with a family member in particular.
Are there clean animals and recognized requirements for special care . You did not in very good health. The incidence of cancer is very high, unfortunately. Unsupported direct sunlight . Other diseases reported race volvulului cardiovascular disease , intestinal complications , eye diseases, various allergies, hip dysplasia , gastric dilatation .

There are outdoor dogs good stewards of the property, but must contain the excess temperature in the summer and cold voice . They feel good in the open air, if they have a range of special responsibility. They need exercise and running, they tend to slightly overweight .
Intelligent , careful, with good concentration and discipline. With a rigorous and consistent training began at an early age can get excellent results. I am calm and balanced , useful features in training. You need socialization precoce.Sunt very good watchdogs , attentive , intelligent and alert . It works very well in the role of a pet can be good partners for athletes. They care and protection of children.