Breed Comparison: Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Kerry Blue Terrier

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Kerry Blue Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and for the Kerry Blue Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Kerry Blue Terrier.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier: Overview

Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are similar in size. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

On the other hand, the Kerry Blue Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Chesapeake Bay Retriever to the Kerry Blue Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier

Factor Chesapeake Bay Retriever Kerry Blue Terrier
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 3/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 5/5
Height 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Weight 55 to 80 pounds 33 to 40 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1060 $1980
Price Range $850 – $1200 $2000 – $2000
Temperament Score 87.8 percent 73.5 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • Clear By Parentage
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Eye Examination
  • Factor XI Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 44 128
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 27 35

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Kerry Blue Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 65 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Kerry Blue Terrier is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kerry Blue Terrier is a better pet than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. So, you should get the Kerry Blue Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are most different:

  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Kerry Blue Terriers are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Kerry Blue Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very easy to groom. However, Kerry Blue Terriers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are very playful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 2 inches tall at the s when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Kerry Blue Terriers weigh 33 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Kerry Blue Terriers are 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier

    The lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Kerry Blue Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Kerry Blue Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Kerry Blue Terriers live longer than Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.

    Temperament of the Kerry Blue Terrier Versus the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has a better temperament than the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 87.8 percent while the temperament score for the Kerry Blue Terrier is 73.5 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 87.8 percent, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.5 percent, the Kerry Blue Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 123 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and 49 Kerry Blue Terriers.

    Price of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Price of Kerry Blue Terrier

    The average price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy is $1060. The price of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1200. However, the price of a Chesapeake Bay Retriever can be as low as $400 and as high as $2300. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 126 Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Kerry Blue Terrier puppy is $1980. The price of the Kerry Blue Terrier typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of the Kerry Blue Terrier can be as low as $1400 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 9 Kerry Blue Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Kerry Blue Terrier is more expensive than the Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Kerry Blue Terrier
    Average Price $1060 $1980
    Price Range $850 to $1200 $2000 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and Kerry Blue Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies or how many Kerry Blue Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Kerry Blue Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Kerry Blue Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy or the Kerry Blue Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Adopting the Kerry Blue Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and many Kerry Blue Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Kc21-298 that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chesapeake Bay Retrievers like Kc21-298 on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Kerry Blue Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Blue is a Male Kerry Blue Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Kerry Blue Terriers like Blue that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Dundee is the name of another Chesapeake Bay Retriever (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Kerry Blue Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Kerry Blue Terrier

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Kerry Blue Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 27 out of 130 dog breeds 35 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 27 out of 130 dog breeds. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Chesapeake Bay Retrievers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Kerry Blue Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 35 out of 130 dog breeds. The Kerry Blue Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Kerry Blue Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is more intelligent than the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Popularity of Kerry Blue Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Kerry Blue Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is 44 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Kerry Blue Terrier is 128 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Popularity of Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Popularity of Kerry Blue Terrier

    Popularity of Kerry Blue Terrier

    Year Chesapeake Bay Retriever Popularity Rank Kerry Blue Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 43 126
    2014 41 128
    2015 42 124
    2016 43 127
    2017 43 129
    2018 45 129
    2019 46 133
    2020 50 133

    Health Problems of Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Health Problems of Kerry Blue Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever than for the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    8 health tests are recommended for Chesapeake Bay Retriever while 6 tests are recommended for the Kerry Blue Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and in Kerry Blue Terriers.

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Health Problems

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Chesapeake Bay Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Chesapeake Bay Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Chesapeake Bay Retrievers for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- after the age of 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers here.

    Kerry Blue Terrier Health Problems

    Kerry Blue Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Kerry Blue Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Kerry Blue Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Kerry Blue Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Kerry Blue Terriers for:

  • Clear By Parentage
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Eye Examination
  • Factor XI Deficiency
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • von Willebrand`s Disease
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Kerry Blue Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Kerry Blue Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Breed is Shoulder problems.

    This is because the Chesapeake Bay Retriever ranks 6 out of 22 dog breeds for Shoulder problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 51 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, 1 of them had Shoulder problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Chesapeake Bay Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Shoulder problems: Rank 6 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 20 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 42 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 46 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 47 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 57 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 94 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Kerry Blue Terrier Breed is Von Willebrands problems.

    This is because the Kerry Blue Terrier ranks 2 out of 15 dog breeds for Von Willebrands problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 122 Kerry Blue Terriers, 3 of them had Von Willebrands problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Kerry Blue Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Kerry Blue Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 2 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 22 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 51 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 98 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 102 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 158 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Chesapeake Bay Retriever and in Kerry Blue Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier:

    Disease Chesapeake Bay Retriever Rank Kerry Blue Terrier Rank
    Shoulder problems 6 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 20 out of 70 dog breeds 22 out of 70 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 42 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 46 out of 115 dog breeds 102 out of 115 dog breeds
    Hips problems 47 out of 198 dog breeds 158 out of 198 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 57 out of 144 dog breeds 51 out of 144 dog breeds
    Eyes problems 94 out of 182 dog breeds 98 out of 182 dog breeds
    Von Willebrands problems Not Common 2 out of 15 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Kerry Blue Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed more than Kerry Blue Terriers?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Kerry Blue Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Kerry Blue Terrier

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers drool moderately.

    Kerry Blue Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Kerry Blue Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Kerry Blue Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Kerry Blue Terriers?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

    Kerry Blue Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Kerry Blue Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs. Kerry Blue Terrier

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Kerry Blue Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Chesapeake Bay Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Kerry Blue Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Kerry Blue Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers good family dogs? What about Kerry Blue Terriers?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Kerry Blue Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and Kerry Blue Terriers?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Kerry Blue Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Easier to Train than the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are fairly easy to train.

    Kerry Blue Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Kerry Blue Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever or the Kerry Blue Terrier?

    Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Kerry Blue Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Chesapeake Bay Retriever:

  • Hovawart (74 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kerry Blue Terrier vs Hovawart.
  • Karelian Bear Dog (73 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kerry Blue Terrier vs Karelian Bear Dog.
  • Boerboel (76 percent match with Chesapeake Bay Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Kerry Blue Terrier vs Boerboel.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kerry Blue Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Kerry Blue Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Kerry Blue Terrier:

  • Irish Water Spaniel (78 percent match with Kerry Blue Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Irish Water Spaniel.
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog (79 percent match with Kerry Blue Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and how the Kerry Blue Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and of the Kerry Blue Terrier to other breeds:

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Manchester Terrier     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Komondor     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Valley Bulldog     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Bedlington Terrier     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kuvasz     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Newfoundland     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Bluetick Coonhound     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Boykin Spaniel     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Collie     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Bolognese     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Akbash     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Miniature Pinscher     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Azawakh     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Samoyed     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Puli     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Boxer     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus French Bulldog     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus American Water Spaniel     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Pomsky     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Coton de Tulear     Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Belgian Sheepdog     

    Kerry Blue Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Kerry Blue Terrier versus Cane Corso     Kerry Blue Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Boxer     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Miniature Poodle     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Dalmatian     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Tibetan Spaniel     Kerry Blue Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Norwegian Lundehund     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Maltese     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Japanese Chin     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Tibetan Spaniel     Kerry Blue Terrier versus American Pit Bull Terrier     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Kerry Blue Terrier versus American Eskimo Dog     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Mountain Cur     Kerry Blue Terrier versus German Longhaired Pointer     Kerry Blue Terrier versus American Water Spaniel     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Siberian Husky     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Briard     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Mudi     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Finnish Spitz     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Pomeranian     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever     Kerry Blue Terrier versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Kerry Blue Terrier versus Neapolitan Mastiff     

    Conclusion: Chesapeake Bay Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and the Kerry Blue Terrier better suits you and your family.