2005 Question of the Week (130-181)

- a short drive
- a long drive
- a short flight
- a long flight
Posted on 31 December 2005

45
26
11
12
vote total 94

48%
28%
12%
13%

- Christmas Card Contest
- Greeting Card Contest
- Holiday Card Contest
- Seasonal Card Contest
Posted on 24 December 2005

65
4
18
3
vote total 90

72%
4%
20%
3%

- stainless steel
- plastic or rubber
- clay or ceramic
- other (please explain in comments)
Posted on 17 December 2005

46
17
27
9
vote total 100

46%
17%
27%
9%

- right there with everyone, taking part in everything
- at the scene, but apart from the action
- somewhere else---remains at home, at someone else's home, or at a kennel
- we don't have holiday get-togethers
Posted on 10 December 2005

87
9

6
2
vote total 104

84%
9%

6%
2%

- never - we don't offer, or s/he won't eat them
- as an occasional treat
- nearly every day - we supplement the diet regularly
- daily - my dog only eats 'human grade food', never commercial dog food
Posted on 3 December 2005

20
41
29
6

vote total 96

21%
43%
30%
6%

- sleep
- play with toys
- play with another pet
- guard your home
Posted on 26 November 2005

77
4
4
20
vote total 105

73%
4%
4%
19%

-Yes
-Yes, but cloned dogs should not compete in events
-Never a good idea
-Not a good idea until the procedure is perfected
Posted on 19 November 2005

5
3
84
21
vote total 113

4%
3%
74%
19%

-Yes, he can make it squeek
-He plays with the toy, but does not make it squeek often
-He does not play with squeek toys
-I removed the squeeker from the toy
Posted on 12 November 2005

84
3
7
2
vote total 96

88%
3%
7%
2%

-Yes, as a spectator
-Yes, as a participant and spectator
-No, but I would like to go
-No
Posted on 5 November 2005

26
32
22
22
vote total 102

25%
31%
22%
22%

-1
-2
-3
-4 or more
Posted on 29 October 2005

42
52
8
8
vote total 110

38%
37%
7%
7%

-does not eat and/or refuses special treats
-does not follow you everywhere
-has no interest in playing games or walking
-other than the above
Posted on 22 October 2005

43
14
14
20
vote total 91

47%
15%
15%
22%

-a baby
-a child
-a teenager
-an adult
Posted on 15 October 2005

5
5
2
81
vote total 93

5%
5%
2%
87%

-Yes, regardless of a contract with the seller
-Yes, if the seller agrees to the breeding
-No, there are too many unwanted dogs already
-No, breeding should be left to people who know what they're doing
Posted on 8 October 2005

6
44
14
44

vote total 108

6%
41%
13%
41%

-The American Kennel Club/Canine Health Foundation
-Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation
-United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club
-Any local Kerry Blue Terrier Club
Posted on 1 October 2005

0
74
24
6
vote total 104

0%
71%
23%
6%

-Yes, at any cost
-Yes, if the price is below breeder cost
-Yes, if the price is below $200
-No, never
Posted on 24 September 2005

56
41
6
9
vote total 112

50%
37%
5%
8%

-Yes, as a spectator
-Yes, as a participant and spectator
-No, but I would like to go
-No
Posted on 17 September 2005

34
18
34
14
vote total 100

34%
18%
34%
14%

-Yes, as a spectator
-Yes, as a participant and spectator
-No, but I would like to go
-No
Posted on 10 September 2005

54
56
10
10
vote total 130

42%
43%
8%
8%

-The breeder did all the paperwork in her kennel name, and then distributed the registration papers.
-The puppy purchasers filled out the registration papers with the breeder when the pup is picked up.
-The breeder gave the puppy purchasers the papers and told them to do it themselves.
-My Kerry is not registered, or I do not know how it was registered.
Posted on 3 September 2005

52

16

27

3

vote total 98

53%

16%

28%

3%

-Only 1-2 primary adults
-Only adults he knows & trusts
-Family or close friends including children
-Any one who knows his name
Posted on 27 August 2005

32
24
15
24
vote total 95

34%
25%
16%
25%

-Yes, I am satisfied with it
-Yes, but I have had some problems with it
-No, I discontinued the insurance
-No, I never had it
Posted on 20 August 2005

19
3
5
64
vote total 91

21%
3%
5%
70%

-I initiate calls/e-mails to my dog's breeder periodically
-My dog's breeder initiates calls/e-mails to me periodically
-It's a two way street - we both initiate calls/e-mails
-We do not stay in contact
Posted on 13 August 2005

28
5
38
26
vote total 97

29%
5%
39%
27%

-Yes (I am female)
-No (I am female)
-Yes (I am male)
-No (I am male)
Posted on 6 August 2005

33
28
8
9
vote total 78

42%
36%
10%
12%

-Nose or ears
-Eyes or fall
-Butt or tail
-Paws or legs
Posted on 30 July 2005

12
45
11
5
vote total 73

16%
62%
15%
7%

-No, never
-Yes, in defence of a member of my family or me
-Yes, a minor bite
-Yes, an injury requiring medical care
Posted on 23 July 2005

70
4
11
5
vote total 90

78%
4%
12%
6%

-I admit it, in or on my bed
-On the bare floor
-On a piece of furniture or in his own bed
-In its crate
Posted on 16 July 2005

42
8
21
20
vote total 91

46%
9%
23%
22%

-Yes, all year round
-Yes, but only in the summer
-No
-Never tried it
Posted on 9 July 2005

59
8
10
15
vote total 92

64%
9%
11%
16%

-Daily
-Weekly
-Monthly
-Less frequent
Posted on 2 July 2005

8
16
25
30
vote total 79

10%
20%
32%
38%

-Once each day
-Twice each day
-Three times each day
-There is always food available
Posted on 25 June 2005

26
47
1
13
vote total 87

30%
54%
1%
15%

-Improved overall quality of the breeding stock
-Better breed recognition and a more knowledgeable buying public
-Increased demand by unqualified pet owners
-An increased supply of kerries by puppy mills
Posted on 18 June 2005

5
34

17
18
vote total 74

7%
46%

23%
25%

-Yes, I think he would
-Yes, and he has done so
-No, I don't think he would
-No, and I know so because he has had an opportunity
Posted on 11 June 2005

24
27
10
19
vote total 80

30%
34%
12%
24%

-Sell to a pet home
-Give away to pet home or animal shelter
-Keep at the kennel
-Euthanize
Posted on 28 May 2005

13
8
32
6
vote total 59

22%
14%
54%
10%

-Almost always holds it his/herself
-Sometimes hold it his/herself, sometimes a human holds it
-Human almost always holds it
-Does not chew a chew toy
Posted on 21 May 2005

54
10
1
7
vote total 72

75%
14%
1%
10%

-No, my Kerries are outside dogs only
-My Kerries are limited to the garage or laundry room
-My Kerries are limited to certain rooms of the house
-Yes, my Kerries have the run of the house
Posted on 14 May 2005

1
2
13
79
vote total 95

1%
2%
14%
83%

-Less than eight hours
-Eight to twelve hours
-Twelve to fifteen hours
-More than fifteen hours
Posted on 7 May 2005

10
56
42
14
vote total 122

8%
46%
34%
11%

-Never
-Sometimes
-Only at a fenced-in the dog park
-S/he rarely goes in public
Posted on 30 Apr 2005

41
35
4
2
vote total 82

50%
43%
5%
2%

-My female Kerry generally likes male humans better
-My female Kerry generally likes female humans better
-My male Kerry generally likes male humans better
-My male Kerry generally likes female humans better
Posted on 23 Apr 2005

16
16
12
20
vote total 64

25%
25%
19%
31%

-Always
-Usually
-Only when we go out
-Never
Posted on 16 Apr 2005

66
8
25
3
vote total 102

65%
8%
25%
3%

-No aggression at all, s/he soft or whimp
-S/he has just the right gameness
-S/he shows signs of aggression, but it is well manageable
-Aggression is a problem
Posted on 9 Apr 2005

12
42
23
19
vote total 96

13%
44%
24%
20%

-Only when he limps
-Occasionally, depending on the season
-Weekly
-More often
Posted on 2 Apr 2005

12
33
18
26
vote total 89

13%
37%
20%
29%

-From a breeder listed on this web site
-From a breeder not listed on this site
-From a pet store, auction, web site company, distributor or importer
-From a rescue organization or shelter
Posted on 26 Mar 2005

55
32
5

10
vote total 102

54%
31%
5%

10%

-s/he paws me or the door with the RIGHT foot to get my attention
-s/he paws me or the door with the LEFT foot to get my attention
-s/he paws with EITHER foot
-I don't know or who cares!
Posted on 19 Mar 2005

24

18

38
18
vote total 98

24%

18%

39%
18%

-Let nature take its course
-Utilize medications until your dog lets you know he/she is no longer able to sustain a good
-Use medications to keep your dog comfortable until a natural death occurs
-Keep your dog alive as long as possible regardless of the expense
Posted on 12 Mar 2005

0
76

9

3

vote total 88

0%
86%

10%

3%

-None
-1 or 2
-3 to 10
-More than 10
Posted on 5 Mar 2005

4
23
38
12
vote total 77

5%
30%
49%
16%

-By pawing/nudging/sitting/barking at the door
-By pawing/nudging /sitting/barking at me
-By doing something else
-By doing nothing-he thinks I'm psychic!
Posted on 26 Feb 2005

27
34
17
13
vote total 91

30%
37%
19%
14%

-Two hours or less
-Two to four hours
-Between four and eight hours
-More than eight hours
Posted on 19 Feb 2005

5
15
36
51
vote total 107

5%
14%
34%
48%

-Books and/or magazine
-Videos
-Trainer
-Web site
Posted on 12 Feb 2005

38
1
56
16
vote total 111

34%
1%
50%
14%

-Having a better-behaved dog
-Preparation for entering formal competition
-Correction of a particular undesirable behavior
-Just for the fun of it
Posted on 5 Feb 2005

52
7
3
6
vote total 68

76%
20%
4%
9%

-Praise only
-Physicalpatting, roughhousing, etc.
-Treats
-Other
Posted on 29 Jan 2005

11
14
41
4
vote total 70

16%
20%
59%
6%

-You
-Your spouse
-Your children
-Other
Posted on 22 Jan 2005

65
6
3
1
vote total 75

87%
8%
4%
1%

-In a crate
-With a seat belt
-Loose in the cabin
-He does not travel in the car
Posted on 15 Jan 2005

20
23
35
2
vote total 80

25%
29%
44%
2%

-Does not jump
-Less than a foot (30 cm)
-2 feet (60 cm)
-More than 2 feet
Posted on 8 Jan 2005

9
13
12
28
vote total 62

15%
21%
19%
45 %

-Yes, I always give him/her some of my food while I -Yes, occasionally, but I try not to make it a habit.
-Yes, but I wait until I am done eating and then give him/her my leftovers.
-Never
Posted on 1 Jan 2005

3
26
23

33
vote total 85

4%
31%
27%

39%

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