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Are Kerries Good With Kids?

Leave a Comment / Breed Basics, Special Needs, Temperament / By KBTF Web Editor / July 30, 2016 July 30, 2019 / Kids, traits / 3 minutes of reading

Randy A. Hayes Kerries and Kids: Do the two get along? For the most part, the unreserved response of the newslist is “Yes.” There are several caveats mentioned, however. Howard Brody indicates that his Kerry, Dino, tends to use his front paws with some small …

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Jul 30 2016July 30, 2019

The Kerry Blue as a Pet

Leave a Comment / Breed Basics, Introduction, Special Needs / By KBTF Web Editor / May 31, 2015 July 30, 2019 / pets, traits / 6 minutes of reading

The Kerry is a striking dog, projecting nobility-and he knows it! Take him for a walk down Main Street and watch people turn admiringly in your direction. In fact, before you know it, complete strangers will “talk Kerry” to you. Molly (right), rescued by Judith …

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May 31 2015July 30, 2019

Care and Training of the Kerry Blue

Leave a Comment / Behavior Training, Breed Basics, Care, Introduction, Special Needs, Training / By KBTF Web Editor / May 31, 2015 July 30, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

FEEDING Kerries are usually not picky eaters. Feed premium quality food for good coat condition and lasting health. Breeders will supply detailed information from their experience. Dry food is the most convenient, since there is less tendency to gum up the whiskers. Tartar formation is …

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May 31 2015July 30, 2019

Kerry Blues are Not Perfect

Leave a Comment / Breed Basics, Introduction, Special Needs, Temperament / By KBTF Web Editor / May 31, 2015 July 30, 2019 / flaws, traits / 3 minutes of reading

Although probably all of us with a Kerry Blue think it is the best dog in the world , it is not for everybody. But often, what others consider a “fault” is what someone else considers an “attribute.” Imagine this scene: A person is walking …

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May 31 2015July 30, 2019

FAQ

Leave a Comment / Breed Basics, Description, Introduction, Special Needs, Temperament / By KBTF Web Editor / May 30, 2015 July 30, 2019 / general, questions / 13 minutes of reading

Are Kerries good with kids? Yes. They love kids and their rough-and-tumble games. Kerries are sturdy and well-muscled and are not easily injured. Their tolerant good-nature keeps them from becoming grouchy or snappy. Naturally, any situation involving toddlers, young children or young puppies should be …

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