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 Wire Fox Beagle 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
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Quick
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Bold
Fearless
Keen

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

Wire Fox Beagles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Ireland

England

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

Beagle and Wire Fox Terrier

1700s

Unknown

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Gray
Blue

Black
Brown
Red
White
Pied
Silver
Brindle

Kerry Blue Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wire Fox Beagles have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Wiry

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.

A Wire Fox Beagle can have a litter of 4-6 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

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Cataract
Spiculosis
Narrow Palpebral Fissure Distichiasis
Congenital Heart Defect

Distichiasis
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Lens Luxation
Shoulder Dislocation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Hip
Hearing
Skeletal
X-Rays
MRI
Eye Examination
Heart Testing

Kerry Blue Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Wire Fox Beagle has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Kerry Blue Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Wire Fox Beagles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Wire Fox Beagle, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

The Wire Fox Beagle has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

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

Wire Fox Beagle 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

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
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 17-30 pound (8 - 14 kg) Wire Fox Beagle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

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

The average cost of a Wire Fox Beagle is somewhere $1.40 - $2.10 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 a Wire Fox Beagle is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

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

Wire Fox Beagles 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.

Wire Fox Beagles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

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

Wire Fox Beagles 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.

Wire Fox Beagles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Kerry Blue Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Wire Fox Beagles are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.