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Name	Kerry Blue Terrier	German Pinscher	Irish Terrier
Origins	Ireland	Germany	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	129	136	114
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Irish Blue Terrier Kerry	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	Daredevil Irish Red Terrier
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or German Pinscher? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier weight comparison:	33-40 pounds (15-18 kg)	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	25-27 pounds (11-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	36.5 pounds (16.5 kg)	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	26 pounds (11.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier height comparison:	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 cm)	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 18.5-20 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (46 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	18 inches (43 cm)

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$1400-$1600	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Frequent: The Kerry Blue Terrier is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Irish Terrier is easier than average to get.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier intelligence:	Smart: The Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier trainability comparison.	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Gentle Strong Willed Spirited	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Protective Intelligent Dominant Lively Trainable Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Average to High: Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Irish Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier social needs comparison:	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Average to High: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Very house-friendly dog the Kerry Blue Terrier breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Pinscher indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Irish Terrier indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Irish Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Kerry Blue Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Irish Terrier bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Pinscher dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Irish Terriers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Kerry Blue Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Irish Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Kerry Blue Terrier, German Pinscher and Irish Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Kerry Blue Terrier: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Irish Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Kerry Blue Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier energy level comparison:	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Kerry Blue Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier coat comparison:	Curly	Dense Shiny Smooth	Wiry Straight
Colors What are the original Kerry Blue Terrier, German Pinscher and Irish Terrier color?	Black Gray Blue Silver	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Red Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Irish Terrier requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or {name3 shedding:	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Low 🔽 The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Kerry Blue Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier?	Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Yes Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Kerry Blue Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Kerry Blue Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Irish Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Kerry Blue Terrier or German Pinscher or Irish Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier?	Not really Kerry Blue Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Kerry Blue Terrier and German Pinscher and Irish Terrier have?	4-8 puppies	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Kerry Blue Terrier vs German Pinscher vs Irish Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1922 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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