Kerry Blue Terrier information

Temperament:
The Kerry Blue Terrier is affectionate, vivacious and playful, determined and alert, boisterous and unrepressed. It needs human companionship, it likes to be with its family. The Kerry Blue tends to be fairly dog aggressive, but generally it gets along well with other pets if properly socialized. This breed makes a good watchdog, but will not attack without real provocation. It is very protective; it makes a good watchdog and guard dog. It rarely barks unnecessarily. This breed needs an experienced master; you can reach the best results with consistent, loving and well-balanced obedience training. This dog is intelligent; it has a very good memory. It has an aptitude for sports such as catch and agility training, but make sure the dog enjoys the challenge, but if the lessons are too routine for the Kerry Blue its stubbornness will show. It is a sporty dog, which likes to accompany its handler on long walks, but it will accept the occasional week without such a good outing.