Blue Kerry Terrier - Why It Makes An Excellent Pet
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The Blue Kerry terrier is among the most mysterious of terriers. Although the Irish have known this terrier for over a little more than a century, the actual origins of this breed is unknown.
A few are of the opinion that peasants bred these dogs as hunters since wolfhounds were meant exclusively for the use of the nobility. While humble peasants used Kerries for poaching, the gentry went hunting with their wolfhounds.
History of the Blue Kerry
Several legends make an attempt to explain the existence of the Blue Kerry terrier. According to one interesting story, a particular Russian shipwreck held a blue dog, which swam into Ireland, mated with the Irish terriers, and started a special breed of Blue Kerry terriers.
The Blue Kerry terrier has an eventful history. Initially, it was used by hunters to help them catch their prey. Later, the English trained it as a police dog. Dog lovers today consider it as the best breed of dog anybody could wish to own. Its ability as a watchdog is quite impressive.
Your Friend and Guard
One of the greatest advantages of having a Blue Kerry terrier as a pet is that it can adapt to any situation. It can work hard for a hunter or it can vigilantly watch your house. It can provide you with the friendship and companionship that you crave.
People who own a Blue Kerry say consider themselves fortunate indeed and claim that a person who becomes a Kerry lover will remain a Kerry lover forever.
Easy to Train
A common question asked by people who purchase pets is whether or not it is easy to housebreak a pet. Luckily, the adaptable disposition of a Blue Kerry terrier makes it very easy to house train it. Moreover, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that it loves to learn new things. You will have absolutely no difficulties to train your terrier.
Unusual Traits
Your Kerry terrier could be troubled by certain typical breed features. For instance, it could fight with the other dogs in the vicinity. You need to socialize your dog well if you want to avoid such unfortunate events. A breeder of Blue Kerry terriers usually does this job.
Your Blue Kerry terrier loves the company of young children, but you have to take special care to see that you children don't behave cruelly toward it.
The Blue Kerry terrier is a strong dog, with few genetically inherited disorders. However, remember to get its eye certificates and x-rays of its hip regions before you purchase one for yourself. The dog is usually affected in these parts of its body.
Not everybody will be comfortable with a Blue Kerry terrier. Some people might find it too hyperactive while others might find it difficult to comprehend its inquisitive nature. It follows people wherever they go, a harmless habit that could be easily misunderstood.
The well-being of the Blue Kerry terrier now depends on the dog breeders who nurture them and ensure that they get a good home to live in.
Ring of Kerry Ireland
To read the full article visit: www.eurodestination.com The Ring of Kerry in western Ireland is 115 miles long but there are two parts of it that are unmissable. They are at each end of the Ring, which basically means you need to drive the whole of it to appreciate it fully. The local maps and tourist board advise travelling in an anti-clockwise direction around the Ring of Kerry to make the most of the sights, but I don't personally think it makes any difference as you probably will need to stop every few hundred metres anyway. There are plenty of lay-by's to stop and take photos, so there's no need to stop somewhere dumb. First the Killarney National Park, which is on the Eastern end of the Ring, with its Loch Leane, a pristine lake surrounded by imposing mountains including the highest in Ireland, Mount Carrauntoohil which at 1038 metres is just shy of Mount Snowdon, which is 1085 metres high. It's also relatively easily climbable, but there are a number of peaks inside the ring over 600 metres high. The National Park, also contains the Muckross Abbey and Muckross house (04:28), built in the 19th century by an Anglo-Irish aristocrat. The house is not only a fine example of its period, but its setting is the most breathtaking I have ever seen, right next to Loch Leane and with mountains rising in the distance. Just beside the National Park is Black Valley (03:10), and the Gap of Dunloe, which are both side routes well worth taking on a good day. On a bad day you just ...
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