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Kerry blue terrier

American  

noun

  1. one of an Irish breed of terriers having a soft, wavy, bluish-gray coat.


Kerry blue terrier British  

noun

  1. an Irish breed of terrier with a soft silky wavy coat of a silvery-grey or smoky blue colour

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Kerry blue terrier

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Bill McFadden handled a bichon frise named Flynn to best in show at Westminster in 2018 and took Mick the Kerry blue terrier to the title in 2003.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2021

J.R. the bichon frise, Mick the Kerry blue terrier, Banana Joe the affenpinscher.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2021

After all, there’s always a first time, notes dog handler Bill McFadden, who showed a Kerry blue terrier named Mick to the breed’s first and so far only win at Westminster in 2003.

From Washington Times • Feb. 16, 2016

Bill McFadden, a top handler who guided Mick the Kerry blue terrier to best in show at Westminster in 2003, brought six entries this year.

From Washington Times • Feb. 17, 2015

In the final round, he beat out a Dalmatian, German shepherd, Doberman pinscher, Irish setter, a Kerry blue terrier and a wire-haired Dachshund at Madison Square Garden.

From Time • Feb. 15, 2012

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