the Kerry Blue adopted as the national dog of Ireland. The first show of the Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club took place outside official curfew hours and was entered both by those fighting for and against an Irish republic. The Dublin Irish Blue Terrier Club was so successful it led directly to the foundation of the Irish Kennel Club, and a Kerry Blue was the first dog that club registered. See also Dogs portal List of dog breeds References External links Dog breeds originating in Ireland FCI breeds Terriers Vulnerable Native Breeds