Best described as a medium sized dog, although they have a muscular body with a long head that is in good proportion to the body. The skull is flat and boxy, with a slight stop. The eyes of the Kerry Blue Terrier are small, dark and alert. The nose is black with wide nostrils, and blends with its overall color. They have small V-shaped ears that are carried forward on the head. They possess a long neck that widens towards the shoulders. With their soft wavy dense coats that can range in color from a deep black to dark blue and shades of blue gray or even a tinge of brown, the Kerry is an attractive looking dog. They carry themselves with a sense of pride, standing tall and erect. The tail is high set and straight, and docked to a medium length, although this is illegal in most parts of Europe. If you are showing your dog, the correct color for a mature dog is from slate blue to light gray. Often the Kerry Blue Terrier has black or deep blue points on the head, muzzle, feet and tail. The color usually lightens as this breed matures, although the points may remain. While they maintain a dignified pose, they can be animated and playful, sometimes even a bit ‘goofy’, making people laugh.
