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Irish Blue Terrier Detail Information
General Information

iDog Breed Number: CB142
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000147
Original: Ireland
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Lively, vivacious, and up for anything, Kerries need room to romp and explore
Good With Children: Better with Older Children
Good with other Dogs: Not Recommended
Shedding: Infrequent, Hypoallergenic
Grooming: Weekly
Trainability: Independent
Height: 45.7-49.5 cm (male), 44.5-48.3 cm (female)
Weight: 15-18.1 kg (male), females weigh slightly less than males
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:


Web Source Name: Kerry Blue Terrier from AKC
Other Name: Irish Blue Terrier
Common Name: Kerry

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Associated Disease Information
Disease Name Gene Name Disease Level (CIDD) Associated Links
Cataract may be inherited OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy have an increased incidence OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Dermoid sinus may be inherited OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Hip dysplasia have an increased incidence OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca have an increased incidence OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Patent ductus arteriosus Most Important OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) may be inherited OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
von Willebrand's disease have an increased incidence OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Coagulation (bleeding) disorders have an increased incidence OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Aberrant cilia OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Castration responsive dermatosis OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Conus septal defect OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Diabetes mellitus OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Ectropion OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Epilepsy OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Glaucoma OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Hepatic portosystemic shunt OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Corneal dystrophy OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Hypothyroidism OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Keratoacanthoma OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Melanoma OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Mitral valve defects OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Pulmonic stenosis OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Renal cortical hypoplasia OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Sebaceous cyst OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Tetralogy of Fallot OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
Ventricular septal defect OMIA:      OMIM: 9123
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