Top Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

11. Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart and people-oriented, the Kerry blue terrier is a strikingly beautiful breed. Their coats range from a light blue-gray to a dark, deep-gray, or slate color. Like many other terriers, Kerries don't shed and are a great choice for owners concerned about pet dander. Even so, they do require some weekly grooming to keep their coats soft and mat-free. Size-wise, this Irish breed stands between 17 and 20 inches tall and weighs between 35 and 40 pounds when fully grown. Kerries are excellent family dogs, but they are athletic and energetic. They need lots of exercise.

The Blue Kerry Terrier is a true terrier! Unlike many dogs labeled a terrier due to their resemblance, the Blue Kerry was bred to hunt small rodents.

Blue Kerry Terriers originated from Ireland and were given their name based on County Kerry, a mountainous region in the Republic of Ireland.

These terriers are rumored to have come from one single ancestor — a blue terrier that had survived a shipwreck. The story states that the terrier’s beautiful blue coat was so attractive he mated with all the female Wheaton terriers in the region.

The Blue Kerry Terrier is a very popular farm dog, responsible for herding flocks and guarding the livestock.

This breed almost became the national dog of Ireland because the people of Ireland loved and respected this breed.

Although the Blue Kerry never became the national dog of Ireland, it did inspire the creation of the Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club.

Due to this breed’s history of hunting, the Blue Kerry might not get along with smaller animals so it is best to keep cats, hamsters, or any other pets away from this pup!

The Blue Kerry is a working breed, so they require a lot of exercise and are best suited for households with large yards.

Despite blue being a part of this dog’s name, the Blue Kerry comes in a variety of different colors— black, brown, silver, gray, and of course, blue.

This breed generally has a good temperament and is very adaptable to different environments — including those with small children.