Comparison: Irish Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier

Irish Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Irish Terrier	Kerry Blue Terrier
FCI group	3. Terriers	3. Terriers
Country of origin	Ireland	Ireland
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	–	44.5–49.5 cm
Weight	–	15–18 kg
Recognition features	Dense red to wheaten-red wiry coat Long, flat-skulled head with beard and small V-shaped ears Lean, racy outline built for speed and endurance	Soft, plentiful, wavy coat in any shade of blue; puppies are born black Full beard and keen terrier expression Upstanding, muscular body with the tail carried erect
Coat	Hard, wiry, close-lying and abundant; solid red, golden red or red-wheaten.	Soft, plentiful and wavy; blue of any shade with or without black points (black only up to 18 months of age).
Purpose	Versatile farmyard dog, guard and gundog; used as a messenger dog in the First World War.	Irish all-round terrier, originally used on otter, badger and vermin around farms; today a watchdog and companion.

Breed page: Irish Terrier · Breed page: Kerry Blue Terrier

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.