While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Kerry Blue Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Italian Greagle is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Affectionate
Gentle
Spirited
Intelligent
Alert
Loyal
Strong
Willed

Loving
Independent
Agile
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Kerry Blue Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Italian Greagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Ireland

United States

portuguese water dog, spanish blue dog, irish wolfhound, irish terrier

Italian Greyhound, Beagle

1700s

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Gray
Blue

Brown
Gray
Brindle
White

Wavy

Straight

A Kerry Blue Terrier can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Italian Greagle can have a litter of 2-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Hip Dysplasia
PNA
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Eye Disease
Beagle Dwarfism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism
Invertebral Disc Disease

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Ear Infections
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Shivering

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Blood Analysis
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap
Eye and Ear Examination

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Kerry Blue Terrier, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Greagle, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Kerry Blue Terriers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Italian Greagles usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Kerry Blue Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Italian Greagle is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, Kerry Blue Terrier should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Italian Greagle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 33-40 pound (15 - 18 kg) Kerry Blue Terrier feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) Italian Greagle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Kerry Blue Terrier is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Italian Greagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Kerry Blue Terrier is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Greagle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Kerry Blue Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Kerry Blue Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Italian Greagles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Kerry Blue Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Italian Greagles have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Kerry Blue Terriers are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Italian Greagles are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Kerry Blue Terriers are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Italian Greagles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Kerry Blue Terriers are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Italian Greagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.