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FCI-Standard N\u00b0 3<\/span><\/p>\n

KERRY BLUE TERRIER<\/span>ORIGIN<\/strong> : Ireland.<\/span>
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID<\/span><\/strong>
STANDARD<\/strong> : 19.04.2005.<\/span>
UTILIZATION<\/strong> : Used in the hard job of tackling otters in deep<\/span>
waters, to engage badger underground and hunt vermin. A good<\/span>
watch dog and loyal companion.<\/span>
CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.<\/strong> : Group 3 Terriers.<\/span>
Section 1 Large and medium sized<\/span>
Terriers.<\/span>
Without working trial.<\/span>
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong> : Like the other Irish Terrier<\/span>
breeds it is assumed that the Kerry Blue has been in the country for<\/span>
centuries, but, once again, because of its humble origins as a rat<\/span>
catcher and all-round farm dog, there are few, if any references to the<\/span>
breed before the 20th century. The first probable literary references<\/span>
to the Kerry Blue dates from 1847 the author describes a bluish slate<\/span>
coloured dog, marked with darker blotches and patches, and often<\/span>
with the tan about the legs and muzzle. This blackish-blue Irish<\/span>
terrier was supposed to be prevalent in Kerry but it has been<\/span>
developed in other counties as well. The blue didn\u2019t make its first<\/span>
appearance on the show benches until 1913, and the Dublin Blue<\/span>
Terrier Club was formed in 1920. The Kerry Blue became quickly<\/span>
so popular as a sort of mascot for Irish patriots that there were<\/span>
actually four clubs promoting its interests for a short time, and<\/span>
between 1922 and 1924 these clubs sponsored no fewer than six<\/span>
shows and six field trials. By 1928 this impressive balanced terrier<\/span>
with its beautiful soft blue coat became popular worldwide and its<\/span>
reputation as an excellent working and companion dog agreed with<\/span>
the breed assessment as \u00ab well nigh perfect \u00bb. <\/span>
GENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong> : The typical Kerry Blue Terrier<\/span>
should be upstanding, well-knit and well proportionated, showing<\/span>
well developed muscular body with definite terrier style.<\/span>
BEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong> : Terrier character throughout.<\/span>
The all-important factor-expression must be keen and alert.<\/span>
HEAD<\/strong> : Showing plenty of hair. Dogs should be stronger in head<\/span>
and more muscular than bitches.<\/span>
CRANIAL REGION :<\/span>
Skull : Strong and well balanced.<\/span>
Stop : Slight.<\/span>
FACIAL REGION :<\/span>
Nose : Black, nostrils large and wide.<\/span>
Muzzle : The foreface should be of medium length.<\/span>
Teeth : Teeth large even and white, scissor bite (level bite<\/span>
acceptable).<\/span>
Jaws : Jaws strong and muscular (punishing jaws).<\/span>
Mouth : Gums and roof dark.<\/span>
Eyes : Dark or dark hazel, medium in size and well placed, keen in<\/span>
expression.<\/span>
Ears : Thin and not large, carried in front or close to the sides of the<\/span>
head, in a forward position, again to express the keen, sharp terrier<\/span>
expression.<\/span>
NECK<\/strong> : Well proportioned, well set on shoulders and moderately<\/span>
long.<\/span>
BODY<\/strong> :<\/span>
Back : Medium length, level.<\/span>
Loin : Moderate in length.<\/span>
Chest : Deep and of moderate width. Ribs well sprung.<\/span>
TAIL<\/strong> : Thin, well placed and carried erect and gaily. <\/span>
LIMBS<\/span><\/strong>
FOREQUARTERS :<\/span>
Shoulders : Fine, sloping, well-knit.<\/span>
Forelegs : Straight in front, bone good.<\/span>
HINDQUARTERS : Hindlegs well set under dog.<\/span>
Thighs : Muscular, well developed.<\/span>
Hocks : Strong.<\/span><\/p>\n

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FEET : Compact, pads strong and rounded, toe nails black.<\/span>
GAIT \/ MOVEMENT<\/strong> : Good coordination, with legs parallel,<\/span>
forelegs reaching out and powerful drive in the hindquarters.<\/span>
When the dog is moving the topline should remain level and the<\/span>
head and tail should be carried high.<\/span>
COAT<\/span><\/strong>
HAIR : Soft, plentiful and wavy.<\/span>
COLOUR : Blue of any shade with or without black points. Black is<\/span>
permissible only up to the age of 18 months, as is also a shade of tan.<\/span>
SIZE AND WEIGHT<\/strong> :<\/span>
Height at the withers :<\/span>
Dogs : 18 – 19,5 inches (45,5 to 49,5 cm).<\/span>
Bitches: 17,5 – 19 inches (44,5 to 48 cm).<\/span>
Weight :<\/span>
Dogs : 33 lbs to 40 lbs (15 to 18 kg).<\/span>
Bitches : proportionately less.<\/span>
FAULTS<\/strong> : Any departure from the foregoing points should be<\/span>
considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be<\/span>
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect<\/span>
upon the health and welfare of the dog. <\/span>
\u2022 Flesh coloured gums.<\/span>
\u2022 Yellow or light coloured eyes.<\/span>
\u2022 Roach back or hollow back.<\/span>
\u2022 Narrow chest.<\/span>
\u2022 Protruding elbows.<\/span>
\u2022 Teeth undershot or overshot.<\/span>
\u2022 White or bone coloured toe nails.<\/span>
\u2022 Dewclaws on hind legs, or marks of their removal.<\/span>
\u2022 Close, cow-hocked or stilted hind action.<\/span>
\u2022 Dogs whose heads or tails are held up by exhibitors or handlers<\/span>
should be penalised.<\/span>
\u2022 Hard, wire or bristle coat.<\/span>
\u2022 Any colour other than blue with the exception stated above<\/span><\/p>\n

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS<\/strong> :<\/span>
\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy dogs.<\/span>
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities<\/span>
shall be disqualified.<\/span><\/p>\n

N.B:<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully<\/span>
descended into the scrotum.<\/span>
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical<\/span>
conformation, should be used for breeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0www.fci.be\/en\/<\/span><\/p>\n

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