2008 Question of the Week (280-325)

**325: Do you do something special for your Kerry on Thanksgiving?**
- Yes, he gets some holiday food - He gets lots of special privileges (go for a special walk, go visit family, special food, etc.) - Because of the holiday, he is more restricted in his activities (go to kennel, be crated, etc.) - Nothing special, just the usual Posted on 22 Nov 2008	40 18 0 22	50% 23% 0% 28%

**324: How many littermates does your Kerry have?**
- None - Between one and five - Six or more - I don't know Posted on 16 Nov 2008	3 29 17 13	5% 47% 27% 21%

**323: Would you like to see a Kerry Blue in the White House?**
- Yes - Yes, but only a rescue Kerry - No - No opinion Posted on 8 Nov 2008	33 17 54 4	31% 16% 50% 4%

**322: If your Kerry is a hunter, how does your Kerry catch its prey?**
- Watches it, quivering with tension and anticipation - Stalks it, crouching low like a lion, sneaking up on it stealthily - Is opportunistic, hoping to be invisible, wait for the prey to fall into its waiting paws - Other Posted on 1 Nov 2008	24 12 4 16	43% 21% 7% 29%

**321: If you have had a dog before, have you felt the presence of your departed friend?**
- This is my first dog - No, don't be silly! - Yes, a few times - Yes, often Posted on 25 Oct 2008	3 21 54 16	3% 22% 57% 17%

**320: How often do you teach your Kerry a new trick?**
- never - not since he was young - rarely - often Posted on 18 Oct 2008	6 18 45 24	6% 19% 48% 26%

**319: Does your Kerry catch rodents of any kind?**
- never - only once - seldom - often Posted on 11 Oct 2008	51 12 10 9	62% 15% 12% 11%

318: Kerries are notoriously loyal to their humans, but many chose "their" person that they favor, shadow, and defer to above all. In your household, is the chosen human male or female?
- We have a male Kerry who has chosen a male human - We have a male Kerry who has chosen a female human - We have a female Kerry who has chosen a male human - We have a female Kerry who has chosen a female human Posted on 4 Oct 2008	18 38 15 38	17% 35% 14% 35%

**317: How does your Kerry approach its food bowl?**
- Approach eagerly and chow down - Approach with interest & eat happily - Approach with caution, check it out, then decide whether or not to eat it - Other Posted on 27 Sep 2008	20 25 36 10	22% 27% 40% 11%

**316: Would it matter to you if your Kerry were "au naturel"?**
- No, I prefer a docked tail and set ears - I prefer the ears set, with an undocked tail - I prefer a docked tail, but natural ears - I would not mind a natural appearance Posted on 20 Sep 2008	35 13 4 25	45% 17% 5 % 32%

**315: Does your current Kerry "reverse sneeze"?**
- I don't understand the question - No, but I understand what you mean - Rarely - Often Posted on 13 Sep 2008	19 14 23 17	26% 19% 32% 23%

**314: Does your kerry go after bugs?**
- Occasionally - He hunts and eats most bugs - Only certain kinds of bugs - Never Posted on 6 Sep 2008	33 6 6 39	40% 6% 7% 47%

**313: What type of material is your Kerrys favorite toy?**
- A rubber toy or some sort, with or without a squeaker - A soft plush creature of some sort - Your old shoe or personal item of yours - Other Posted on 30 Aug 2008	30 49 4 14	31% 51% 4% 14%

**312: Does your Kerry dig?**
- Never - Only to hide treats or bones - Only to go after vermin - Digs for many reasons or just for the fun of it Posted on 23 Aug 2008	41 6 15 28	46% 7% 17% 31%

**311: Does your Kerry eat grass?**
- Only when he needs to throw up - Occasionally, but does not throw up - All the time, but does not throw up - Never eats grass Posted on 16 Aug 2008	31 41 19 6	32% 42% 20% 6%

**310: Does your Kerry lay on its belly with rear legs spread sideways and backwards?**
- Never - Occasionally - Most often - Always Posted on 9 Aug 2008	20 26 25 13	24% 31% 30% 15%

**309: How do you get ticks off of your Kerry?**
- Use a commercially available tick remover tool - Drop some mineral oil on the tick and wait - Use regular tweezers - Other method Posted on 2 Aug 2008	18 47 52 16	14% 35% 39% 12%

**308: How does your Kerry react to thunderstorms?**
- thunderstorms don’t bother him - barks at every clap of thunder - pants and whines during the storm - trembles and tries to hide Posted on 26 Jul 2008	45 12 6 32	47% 13% 6% 34%

**307: How many toys does your Kerry have?**
- 1 to 5 (you really are depriving your Kerry) - Is on back seat - Rides in back of van or station wagon - Is wherever he wants to sit Posted on 20 Jul 2008	28 20 22 34	27% 19% 21% 33%

**306: When in the car, my Kerry, most often...**
- Sits in the passenger seat - Is on back seat - Rides in back of van or station wagon - Is wherever he wants to sit Posted on 9 Jul 2008	16 41 20 9	19% 47% 23% 10%

**305: Can your Kerry be walked off-lead in a safe area like the woods or beach?**
- No, it probably would not be safe for him, or other dogs, or people - Yes, because he would stay close - Yes, he is trained to come back when called - Never tried it, or I don't want to risk it Posted on 28 Jun 2008	18 16 32 29	19% 17% 34% 31%

**304: Does your current Kerry grow cysts or fatty tumors?**
- Never had them - Yes, but we live with most of them - Yes, and I had most of them removed by the vet - Yes, and I remove most of them myself Posted on 21 Jun 2008	25 29 23 9	29% 34% 27% 10%

**303: What does your Kerry do to bandages or stitches?**
- Leaves totally alone - Chews off slowly - Chews off immediately - Don't know - never had a bandage on my kerry Posted on 14 Jun 2008	31 18 10 20	39% 23% 13% 25%

**302: How often do you visit this web site?**
- At least every few days - Weekly - Occasionally - This is my first visit Posted on 7 Jun 2008	66 36 9 0	59% 32% 8% 0%

**301: Have you ever used a holistic vet?**
- No - No, but I would if I could find one in my area - Yes, but it did not improve the condition - Yes, and it helped Posted on 31 May 2008	35 12 3 12	56% 19% 5% 19%

**300: Do you communicate with the breeder of your Kerry?**
- Yes, we communicate periodically - No, I only met her once - I know the breeder by name only - I do not know who bred my Kerry Posted on 24 May 2008	65 15 3 7	72% 17% 3% 8%

**299: Do you believe in the after-life of dogs?**
- No, dead is dead - No, dogs do not have souls, but people do - Yes, dogs have souls that live in a different realm than people souls - Yes, the souls of dogs and people will be reunited after death Posted on 17 May 2008	17 5 5 64	19% 5% 5% 77%

**298: Is your Kerry usually in your bedroom at night?**
- No - Yes, he sleeps next to the bed - Yes, he sleeps on the bed - Yes, he sleeps on the bed, under the covers Posted on 10 May 2008	9 51 50 2	8% 46% 45% 2%

**297: How does your Kerry react to earthquakes?**
- Barks during & after event - Barking starts BEFORE I feel the earthquake - No or little reaction - No earthquakes Posted on 3 May 2008	4 14 10 106	3% 10% 7% 79%

**296: Of the treats listed what does your Kerry like the best?**
- a food treat - a play toy - a walk - something else Posted on 26 Apr 2008	33 16 34 5	38% 18% 39% 6%

**295: Have you ever had a "one in a million" dog, and was it a Kerry?**
- Every dog I've had has been incredibly special, but can't say I've yet had that "one in a million" dog. - I have been lucky enough to have a "one in a million" dog, but it isn't a Kerry. - I was lucky enough to have had a "one in a million" Kerry. - I am lucky enough to currently be under the spell of a "one in a million" Kerry. Posted on 19 Apr 2008	15 14 33 40	15% 14% 32% 39%

**294: What role does your Kerry play in your life?**
- the family dog - special friend - member of the family - family member with extra privileges Posted on 12 Apr 2008	3 8 30 31	4% 11% 42% 43%

**293: Are male Kerries more loving than females?**
- in general, male Kerries are more loving - females are more loving - it depends on the dog's temperament and not on its sex - it depends on the person living with the Kerry Posted on 5 Apr 2008	33 4 30 9	43% 5% 39% 10%

**292: What is the highest number of Kerries you walked by yourself at the same time?**
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 Posted on 30 Mar 2008	50 36 18 6	45% 33% 16% 5%

**291: Do you sometimes meet with other Kerry people in your area?**
- Yes, but only at dog shows or performance events - Yes, only at social events - Yes, at both social events and shows - No, I do not meet with any Kerries in my area Posted on 22 Mar 2008	9 8 13 40	13% 11% 19% 57%

**290: Which is your most important factor in choosing dog food?**
- price or brand - nutritional quality & health concerns - availability & convenience - veterinary recommendation Posted on 15 Mar 2008	0 66 1 3	0% 94% 4% 4%

**289: Have you ever rearranged your furniture so that your Kerry could see outside?**
- Yes, I've moved furniture or cut holes in the fence to allow my Kerry to see outside. - Yes, I've done other things to allow my Kerry to look outside - No I would not do crazy things like that. - No, I've done the opposite: I moved furniture so my Kerry would NOT be able to look outside. Posted on 8 Mar 2008	48 10 13 13	57% 12% 15% 15%

**288: Do you care wether your Kerry has registration papers or not?**
- Yes, "papers" are an indication of the quality of my Kerry - No, "papers" don't mean anything, to me or the dog - Yes, "papers" prove the commitment of the breeder to the breed - Yes and no Posted on 1 Mar 2008	12 25 32 6	16% 34% 42% 8%

**287: Are (were) there other Kerries in your Family?**
- my parents and/or grand parents have (had) Kerries - my children and/or grandchildren have (had) Kerries - my siblings have (had) Kerries - I'm the only one in my immediate family with Kerries Posted on 23 Feb 2008	13 2 2 65	16% 2% 2% 79%

**286: Did you watch the Westminster show on TV?**
- yes - I would have if it was shown in my area. - I would have if I had the time. - no, I don't care to watch dog shows on TV. Posted on 16 Feb 2008	70 19 12 6	65% 18% 11% 6%

**285: When my last dog died, I...**
- buried the body - had the body cremated - left the body at the vet for disposal - other (please vote and explain in comments on next page) Posted on 9 Feb 2008	19 51 14 2	22% 59% 16% 2%

**284: Do you believe governmental entities should have the right to regulate pet ownership?**
- Yes - Yes, but only in very limited circumstances - No - No opinion Posted on 2 Feb 2008	7 47 22 3	9% 59% 28% 4%

**283: Does your Kerry bark too much?**
- Yes, and it is a problem - Yes, but I can deal with it - Yes, but only when appropriate - He rarely barks Posted on 26 Jan 2008	20 46 25 7	20% 47% 26% 7%

**282: Are Kerries good with kids (under 12)?**
- Yes, Kerries stand up to the active lives of kids - Yes, but both the dog and the child needs lots of training - No, there is too much pray drive in Kerries to be trusted with children - The situation is unpredictable, as it depends on the dog and the child Posted on 19 Jan 2008	51 30 0 23	49% 29% 0% 22%

**281: When you are sitting quietly reading or watching TV, is your kerry most likely-**
- resting quietly very close to you - disturbing you for attention - resting quietly in the same room, but not cuddled with you - resting in favorite place or doing his own thing regardless of your location Posted on 12 Jan 2008	46 7 31 6	51% 8% 34% 7%

**280: Do you feel that canine legislation infringes on pet ownership?**
- Yes, and I don't want it. - No, I feel that it protects the animals - Yes, but it is necessary to protect the animals - No opinion Posted on 5 Jan 2008	12 14 22 14	19% 23% 35% 23%

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