Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Kerry Blue Terrier Versus Morkie: Introduction
- Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie: Overview
- Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie: Comparison Table
- The Similarities Between the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie
- Size (Weight and Height) of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
- Lifespan of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
- Price of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Price of Morkie
- Tolerates Being Alone: Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
- Do Kerry Blue Terriers shed more than Morkies?
- Which one drools more, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie?
- Does the Kerry Blue Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
- Do Kerry Blue Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
- Can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Kerry Blue Terrier vs. Morkie
- Can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie?
- Are Kerry Blue Terriers good family dogs? What about Morkies?
- How Kid-friendly are Kerry Blue Terriers and Morkies?
- Is the Kerry Blue Terrier Easier to Train than the Morkie?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Kerry Blue Terrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie. Which One is a Better Pet?
Kerry Blue Terrier Versus Morkie: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie? 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and for the Morkie. 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie.
Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie: Overview
A very important difference between the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized dog while the Morkie is a tiny-sized dog.
Furthermore, 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.
On the other hand, the Morkie belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Kerry Blue Terrier to the Morkie 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie
| Factor | Kerry Blue Terrier | Morkie |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Height | 17 to 19 inches tall at the shoulder | 4 to 8 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 33 to 40 pounds | 7 to 13 pounds |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $1980 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $2000 – $2000 | $1500 – $2381 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Morkie. 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 Kerry Blue Terrier is 78 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Morkie is 74 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Kerry Blue Terrier is a better pet than the Morkie. 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Similarities Between the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie
The Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie.
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.
On the other hand, Morkies weigh 7 to 13 pounds when fully grown. Morkies are 4 to 8 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
The lifespan of Kerry Blue Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Kerry Blue Terriers is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Morkies is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Morkies is 12.0 years.
Kerry Blue Terriers live longer than Morkies.
Price of Kerry Blue Terrier versus Price of Morkie
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 a Kerry Blue Terrier can be as low as $1400 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 9 Kerry Blue Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Morkie puppy is $1950. The price of the Morkie typically ranges from $1500 – $2381. However, the price of the Morkie can be as low as $500 and as high as $4125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 388 Morkie puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Kerry Blue Terrier is more expensive than the Morkie.
| Kerry Blue Terrier | Morkie | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1980 | $1950 |
| Price Range | $2000 to $2000 | $1500 to $2381 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Kerry Blue Terrier and Morkie. For different price points, the charts show how many Kerry Blue Terrier puppies or how many Morkie puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Kerry Blue Terriers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Morkies
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Kerry Blue Terrier puppy or the Morkie 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.
Tolerates Being Alone: Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie
Kerry Blue Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Morkies do not like to be left alone.
Do Kerry Blue Terriers shed more than Morkies?
Kerry Blue Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Morkies do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie
Kerry Blue Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Morkies do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Morkies are moderately easy to groom.
Does the Kerry Blue Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Morkies have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Kerry Blue Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Morkies?
Kerry Blue Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Morkies are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Morkies Tolerate Cold Weather?
Kerry Blue Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Morkies cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Kerry Blue Terrier vs. Morkie
Kerry Blue Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Morkies do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Kerry Blue Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Morkies Tolerate Hot Weather?
Kerry Blue Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Morkies can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Morkies do not get along well with other dogs.
Are Kerry Blue Terriers good family dogs? What about Morkies?
Kerry Blue Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Morkies are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Kerry Blue Terriers and Morkies?
Kerry Blue Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Morkies get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Is the Kerry Blue Terrier Easier to Train than the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers are very easy to train.
Morkies are fairly easy to train.
Is the Kerry Blue Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Morkies adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Kerry Blue Terrier or the Morkie?
Kerry Blue Terriers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Morkies are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Morkie
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Morkie 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 Morkie:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Kerry Blue Terrier and how the Morkie compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Kerry Blue Terrier and of the Morkie to other breeds:
Kerry Blue Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Morkie Versus Other Dog Breeds
Morkie versus Great Dane Morkie versus French Spaniel Morkie versus Azawakh Morkie versus Italian Greyhound Morkie versus Sussex Spaniel Morkie versus Sealyham Terrier Morkie versus Borzoi Morkie versus Bordoodle Morkie versus Giant Schnauzer Morkie versus Cesky Terrier Morkie versus Finnish Lapphund Morkie versus Curly-Coated Retriever Morkie versus Plott Morkie versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Morkie versus Akita Chow Morkie versus Field Spaniel Morkie versus Maremma Sheepdog Morkie versus Giant Schnauzer Morkie versus Bedlington Terrier Morkie versus Icelandic Sheepdog Morkie versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Morkie versus Afghan Hound Morkie versus Norwegian Buhund Morkie versus Portuguese Water Dog Morkie versus Irish Wolfhound
Conclusion: Kerry Blue Terrier versus Morkie. 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 Kerry Blue Terrier and the Morkie better suits you and your family.