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Dog Breeds
Kerry Blue Terrier
Among the largest of AKC terriers, the Kerry Blue Terrier is famous for his show-stopping blue coat. Named for the Irish county of his birth, this onetime farm dog is today an alert, adaptable, and animated watchdog and family companion.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/kerry-blue-terrier/
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Kerry Blue Terrier History: From Irish Farm Dog to Sophisticated Terrier
As legend has it, the roots of the Kerry Blue Terrier harken back to the Spanish Armada. Learn more about the history of the Kerry Blue Terrier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/kerry-blue-terrier-history/
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Expert Advice
The Mysterious Kerry Blue Terrier—Leprechaun of the Dog World
If a leprechaun decided to disguise himself as a dog, chances are he would choose the Kerry Blue Terrier. Like the leprechaun, these joyful, full-of-life, and mischievous dogs are from Ireland, and it’s often said their hearts are sprinkled with Irish humor. The Kerry Blue Terrier is known as the Irish Blue Terrier [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-mysterious-kerry-blue-terrier-leprechaun-of-the-dog-world/
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Expert Advice
Show Your Dog in the AKC National Owner Handled Series
Next time you fill out a show entry, consider checking the box to show that you'd like to participate in the AKC National Owner Handled Series. NOHS competition is conducted following Best of Breed judging in each breed ring. The ring steward asks all professional handlers and household members and assistants to current professional [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/owner-handled-series/
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Rescue Network K Breeds
Keeshond
Learn about Keeshonden
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Keeshond Club of America
Tawn Sinclair, (310) 457-3569, California
Bay Area Rescue Keeshonden, Inc. (BARK)
Heart of America Keeshond Club
Joy Crisler, 7512 N Lenox Ave. Kansas City, MO 64151, 816-812-7355, showmedawgs@gmail.com
Keeshond Rescue of the Central States
Dina Zinnes, (217) 278-7245, IL d-zinnes@uiuc.edu [...]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-k-breeds/
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Wiel Collection of Lakeland, Kerry Blue, and Fox Terrier photographs
AKV 1.7
1948-1965
4 linear ft in 4 boxes
Processed by Brynn White, 2017
Click here to the view complete inventory and/or to search all AKC archival collections
Click here for a printable PDF of the collection guide
Biographical Note
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis Wiel were well-reknowned exhibitors, judges, and breeders upon whom numerous awards, including Ken-L [...]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/wiel-terrier-photos/
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Expert Advice
Dogs of the Emerald Isle: Celebrating Irish Dog Breeds
From tenacious terriers to stunning sighthounds, learn more about the 8 AKC-recognized Irish dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-dog-breeds/
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Meet Junior Handler Bebe Mathews
At 17-years-old, Junior Handler Bebe Mathews is already ranked high in dog sports, even though she only got started in 2021.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-bebe-mathews/
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Press Releases
Hypoallergenic Dogs: Breeds for People with Allergies
There are also ways to prep your home that will help keep allergens at bay when you have a dog. Be sure to wash your pet‘s bed often, keep up with his grooming, and don‘t let him sleep on your bed. It‘s also helpful to remove heavy carpets and [...]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/hypoallergenic-2014-oct/
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Dogs Breeds That Don't Shed: 19 Best Breeds for Allergy Sufferers
There are a variety of breeds that don’t shed, each with different temperaments and energy levels, so you can find the right breed for your lifestyle. Breeds that Don‘t Shed Bedlington Terrier: The gentle, loveable Bedlington Terrier is known for its curly, wooly coat that resembles a lamb. The breed doesn [...]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/no-shed-2014-oct/
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