my kerry blue won 2 championships in co. Kerry Ireland, where they originated from. Why is it that so many people old and yound have never heard of them there, but in this country they know where they come from by just looking at him when we are walking him ? we live in the UK and I was born in Co. Kery Ireland also. yes I never heard of them when I grew up also. People that have heard of them seem to think they have a vicious streak but our kerry is so so placid!
2006-08-15 05:37:05 · 3 answers · asked by womam12 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i know they are not popular as took us 3 years to find a breeder!
2006-08-15 05:50:27 · update #1
oh please dont say you couldnt handle one as they are they are the most loyal and loving dogs to their owner!
2006-08-15 06:23:38 · update #2
While the breed originated in Ireland, England is still where they are most popular. I have only seen a handful in the US, they are just not that popular here either.
Many people believe all terriers have mean tendencies. Most terriers WILL bite, and people think that is wrong. But terriers were bred to be fearless, territorial, and they were always encouraged to bark and bite. They were the first defense at many farms. They were supposed to keep all vermin(man and animal) off the farm. And terriers are over achievers!!
It would be nice if more people understood their good points, but since most people would never be able to handle a terrier of that size(or any size), their lack of popularity is probably a very good thing. I know people who can't handle their 5 lb Yorkie, I can't imagine them with the much larger Kerry Blue! A very small terrier is too much dog for most people.
Love your little dog, and give yourself a pat on the back for finding a breed that you love, even if it was not so well known! Oh, and an extra pat for having the fortitude to handle this breed, because whether you realize it or not, these guys need a special owner! I, for one, admire the breed, but could never handle one!
2006-08-15 05:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by jenn_a 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People only really know about the dogs they like or are popular-dogs acutally go thru trends like clothes and food. They are an uncommon breed and are not usually seen outside of dog shows. Im not sure where 'there' means to you, the UK? Ireland? I had an English Shepherd, which is a type of hearding dog, similar to a Border Collie only a little bigger and black and tan. They are not recognized by the AKC (american kennel club) but they are a breed nonetheless. As popular and as well known as Jack Russell Terriers are, the AKC only listed them in the 70's as a recognized breed. Strange... I think people have a preconcieved notions about terriers being attack dogs, pit bull terriers mostly-the Terriers (all Terrier types) are usually pretty fiesty as breeds go, they were bred to hunt out rats and other small varmints and kill them.
2006-08-15 12:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by ShaMayMay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kerries are not that popular. Here alot of people like the Goldens, Pits, Staffies, Rotties, Labs, Toy dogs. Its just what people think & like. No big problem. Hope this helps!
2006-08-15 12:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋