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THE IRISH KENNEL CLUB BREED STANDARD FOR KERRY BLUE TERRIERS
WEIGHT: The most desirable weight
for a fully developed dog is from 33 lb. to 40 lb. and a fully deveIoped bitch
should weigh proportionately less.
HEIGHT: Ideal height - 18 - 19 1/2 inches for a dog; l7 1/2 - 19 inches for a
bitch.
COAT: SoIt, plentiful and wavy.
COLOUR: Blue of any shade with or without black points. B1ack is permissible
only to the age of 18 months, as is also a shade of tan.
HEAD: Strong and well balanced, showing plenty of hair with a slight
stop; the
fore face should be of medium length; jaw to be strong and muscular; nose ,
black; nostrils, large and wide; teeth, level, large and white; gums and roof
of mouth, dark; ears, thin and not large, carried in front or close to the
sides of the head. Dogs should be stronger in head and more muscular than
bitches.
EYES: Dark or dark
hazel, mediurn in size and
well placed.
NECK: Well proportioned; well set on shoulders and moderately long.
SHOULDERS AND FRONT : Shoulders fine, sloping to the body, and well knit.
Chest to be deep and of moderate width.
LEGS: Straight in front, bone good, feet conoact, pads strong and rounded,
toe nalis black.
BACK: Medium lenght, level and not long over loins.
RIBS: Well sprung.
THIGHS: Muscular, well developed, strong hocks, hind legs well set under dog.
TAIL: Thin, well placed and carried erect and gaily.
GENERAL CONFORMATION AND CHARACTER: The typical Kerry Blue Terrier should
be upstanding, well knit, and well proportioned, showing a well developed
muscular body with definite Terrier style and character throughout.
OBJECTIONABLE FEATURES:
COAT: Hard, wire or bristle
coat.
HEAD: Flesh-coloured gums; teeth undershot are obiectionable, but when teeth
are only slightly over they are not to be regarded as a blemish.
EYES: Yellow or gooseberry eyes.
LEGS: Protruding elbows; white or bone-coloured toe-nails; dew claws on hind
legs, or marks of their removal.
FRONT: Narrow chest.
COLOUR: Any colour other than blue with the exception stated above.
ACTION: Close, cow-hocked, or stilted hind action. Dogs whose heads or
talís are held up by exhibitors or handlers should be penalised.
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