2010 Question of the Week (#380-426 )

**#426: Do you do something special for your Kerry on Christmas?**
- Yes, he gets some holiday food - He gets lots of special privileges (go for a special walk, go visit family) - Because of the holiday, he is more restricted (go to kennel, be crated, etc.) - Nothing special, just the usual Posted 25-Dec-10. Question anonymously suggested.	34 25 0 14	47% 34 % 0% 19%

**#425: How does your Kerry respond to human infants?**
- He/she is obsessively fascinated and is delighted to interact with infants. - He/she is obsessively fascinated but I don't trust him/her to get close - He/she appears irritated/anxious about infants. - He/she is indifferent to infants. Posted 18-Dec-10. Question suggested by Morgan Fredricks, Pennsylvania, USA.	41 8 5 13	61% 12% 7% 19%

**#424: How does your Kerry behave when you get sick?**
- no change - more affectionate - gets nervous - other, please comment Posted 12-Dec-10. Question suggested by Joey Warren, Washington, USA.	17 59 9 8	18% 63% 10% 9%

**#422: If you occasionally consider another dog breed, what factors are involved?**
- Frustrated with Kerries - Just like variety in breeds - Fascinated by another breed - Are you Kidding--I'll stick with Kerries? Posted 20-Nov-10. Question anonymously suggested.	4 24 25 60	4% 21% 22% 54%

**#421: Does your Kerry bounce up and down ("bound") when inviting play, with humans or other dogs?**
- yes--with front paws - yes--springs on all fours's like cartoon character - no--signals with play bow - no--too dignified for such foolishness - other Posted 13-Nov-10. Question suggested by Susan Flagg Godbey, Pennsylvania, USA.	36 33 18 8 7	35% 32% 18% 8% 7%

**#420: Is your Kerry a fussy eater or have peculiar eating habits?**
- Yes - No Posted 6-Nov-10. Question sugsted by Joey Warren, Washington, USA	55 38	59% 41%

**#419: Is there any ONE quality about your Kerry that you value above other qualities?**
- Yes, companionship - Yes, safety of having dog - Yes, personality - No, all Kerry qualities are terrific - Other, please comment Posted 30-Oct-10. Question anonymously suggested.	12 1 54 32 3	12% 1% 53% 31% 3%

**#418: How often do you brush your Kerry's teeth?**
- never - weekly - monthly - annually Posted 23-Oct-10. Question suggested by Sue Buehler, Colorado, USA.	34 28 22 8	37% 30% 24% 9%

**#417: Do you take your Kerry/Kerries on "around town" errands, including going inside places where dogs are allowed?**
- Yes, Often - Sometimes - Rarely - Are you kidding? Posted 16-Oct-10. Question anonymously suggested.	30 28 26 6	33% 31% 29% 7%

**#416: What other breeds has your kerry been mistaken for?**
- Poodle - Wheaten - Schnauzer - All the above - Other Posted 9-Oct-10. Question suggested Stephanie Moore, Maryland, USA .	15 1 51 35 11	13% 1% 45% 31% 10%

**#415: Do you trust your Kerry loose inside a dog park?**
- Yes, absolutely - Depends on other dogs - No Posted 26-Sep-10. Question anonymously suggested.	27 43 40	25% 39% 36%

**#414: How often is your Kerry's hair trimmed?**
- every week a little - every 2 weeks - every month - seasonally Posted 11-Sep-10. Question suggested by Stephanie Moore, Maryland, USA.	1 9 89 23	1% 7% 73% 19%

**#413: Do you carry a picture of your dog in your mobile phone?**
- yes - no - My mobile phone does not store photos - I don't have a mobile/cell phone Posted 3-Sep-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	63 14 10 2	71% 16% 11% 2%

**#412: Have you ever felt that other people PERCEIVE your Kerry as aggressive?**
- never - a few times - very seldom - often - all the time Posted 28-Aug-10. Question suggested by Jesse Darwin, Australia	11 48 13 25 2	11% 48% 13% 25% 2%

**#411: Do you carry a picture of your Kerry in your purse or wallet?**
- Yes (I am female) - No (I am female) - Yes (I am male) - No (I am male) Posted 14-Aug-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, CA, USA	32 27 9 5	44% 37% 12% 7%

**#410: How do you successfully clean your Kerry's beard after meals?**
- Have a pan of water nearby and just dunk it - A ready wet washcloth to wipe it down - Use a shower head hose and rinse it clean - My Kerry is way too neat to need a beard cleaning - Other and please share your comments Posted 7-Aug-10. Question suggested by Judi Young, Hawaii, USA	3 38 1 24 14	4% 48% 1% 30% 18%

**#409: When you selected your Kerry, what was the ONE magical thing, that made you select this particular Kerry?**
- The way she sat down right in front of me and looked up at me - The way his tail wagged in happiness - How easily she climbed into my arms - The independent way he completely ignored me and went on playing - Other and please share your comments Posted 31-Jul-10. Question suggested by Judi Young, Hawaii, USA	15 10 11 5 25	23% 15% 17% 8% 38%

**#408: Do you wipe off your Kerry's beard after eating or drinking?**
- Never - Occasionally - Always - Depends Posted 24-Jul-10. Question suggested by Joannah Whitney, Massachusetts	17 36 18 13	20% 43% 21% 15%

**#407: How much lap time does your Kerry get each day?**
- 1-3 times - as many as she/he wants - lap time? Who wants laptime when I can be hunting or playing? - other Posted 16-Jul-10. Question anonymously suggested.	14 37 12 1	22% 58% 19% 2%

**#406: Who sharpens your grooming scissors?**
- I do it myself - I take them to a local grooming salon - I meet someone at a dog show - I take it to a local sharpener - I mail them to a sharpener Posted 10-July-10. Question suggested by Linda DeLeon, Colorado, USA	4 2 7 10 11	12% 6% 21% 29% 32%

**#405: How does your Kerry behave around fireworks?**
- Ignores it - Hides - Stands in awe - Other Posted 3-Jul-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	26 17 4 12	44% 29% 7% 20%

**#404: How do you stay in contact with other Kerry owners?**
- Email only - Facebook or other social networks - Telephone - Personal visits - More than one of the above Posted 28-Jun-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	10 6 1 0 22	26% 15% 3% 0% 56%

**#403: Does you Kerry meet other Kerries?**
- Yes, we have Kerry friends who we see regularly - We rarely see another Kerry - My Kerry have never met another Kerry Posted 22-Jun-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	13 38 9	22% 63% 15%

**#402: Why do you have Kerries?**
- I like the looks - I like the temperament - Hypoallergenic characteristics of the coat - It does not shed - multiple reasons (please comments) Posted 14-Jun-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	7 12 5 2 52	9% 15% 6% 3% 67%

**#401: How long have you had Kerries?**
- 30+ years - 16-30 years - 5-15 years - 0-4 years - I don't have Kerries Posted 4-Jun-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	12 15 30 22 1	15% 19% 38% 28% 1%

**#400: Do you allow your Kerry to be on...**
- the bed - the couch or chair - both the bed and the couch - neither Posted 30-May-10. Question suggested by by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	5 6 62 10	6% 7% 75% 12%

**#399: Is your Kerry ever grumpy?**
- No, never! - Yes, sometimes - All the time! Posted 22-May-10. Question suggested by Kanako Ohara, UK	43 32 3	55% 41% 4%

**#398: Do you give your Kerry any holistic/homeopathic support/supplement?**
- Supplements - Acupuncture or massage - Other (Please send your comment to the our Kerry newslist) - Yes, more than one type of support - No Posted 15-May-10. Question suggested by Emily Lux, New Jersey, USA	13 1 1 9 34	22% 2% 2% 16% 59%

**#397: What does your Kerry do with a new squeaky toy?**
- Doesn't care at all - Plays with it occasionally - Carry it around, guarding it - Kills it immediately Posted 8-May-10. Question suggested by Eva Lejdbrandt, Gothenburg, Sweden	8 23 21 33	9% 27% 25% 39%

**#396: Does your Kerry like to be picked up?**
- Yes, he asks for it - Yes - No, but tolerates it - No way! Posted 1-May-10. Question suggested by Linda Treland, Wisconsin, USA	15 23 42 4	18% 27% 50% 5%

**#395: Does your Kerry eat outdoor plants?**
- Never eats outdoor grass or plants - Seldom eats outdoor plants - Only eats specific grasses, herbs or flowers Posted 24-Apr-10. Question suggested by Linda DeLeon, Colorado, USA	14 13 49	18% 17% 64%

**#394: Does your Kerry enjoy listening to music?**
- Yes - No - Depends on what music (please explain) - Depends on his mood (please explain) Posted 17-Apr-10. Question suggested by Sharon Burnett, Washington, USA	20 43 2 0	31% 66% 3% 0%

**#393: How does your Kerry react to the carwash?**
- Watches in silent wonder - Barks nonstop, tries to break the windows - Attempts to crawl under the seats - My Kerry has never been through the carwash. Posted 10-Apr-10. Question suggested by Katherine Long, Rhode Island, USA	23 5 3 33	36% 8% 5% 52%

**#392: How does your Kerry act when you're vacuum-cleaning?**
- No reaction - Barking but doesn't do anything else - Attacking and trying to kill the vacuum-cleaner Posted 3-Apr-10. Question suggested by Eva Lejdbrandt, Gothenburg, Sweden	41 16 19	54% 21% 25%

**#391: What is your current dog breed?**
- Kerry(s) only - dog(s) of another breed only - mixed breed(s) only - a Kerry and another breed - a Kerry and a mixed breed Posted 20-Mar-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	55 5 2 13 7	67% 6% 2% 16% 9 %

**#390: Where does your Kerry prefer to rest?**
- on a dog bed - on the floor - on a blanket - on the couch or a human bed creatures - in a crate Posted 13-Mar-10. Question suggested by Emily Lux, New Jersey, USA	13 22 4 58 3	13% 22% 4% 58% 3%

**#389: Does your Kerry pay attention/react to what is on the TV?**
- Never or rarely - Only if a dog barks on the TV - Sometimes to images of dogs - Always, to sounds/images/cartoons of dogs and other exciting creatures. Posted 6-Mar-10. Question suggested by Irene Landau, Tasmania, Australia	27 27 8 37	27% 27% 8% 37%

**#388: Is your Kerry registered?**
- No - Yes, with the AKC - Yes, with another registry - I don't know Posted 27-Feb-10. Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA	17 54 27 2	17% 54% 27% 2%

**#387: Does your Kerry believe he/she is actually a lap-dog?**
- Yes - No Posted 20-Feb-10. Question suggested by Mara Murphy, Ireland	55 43	56% 44%

**#386: Where does your Kerry bury bones/toys?**
- Never buries bones - Random location - Same location Posted 13-Feb-10. Question suggested by Louise Lang, Ontario, Canada	50 16 4	71% 23% 6%

**#385: How much do you spend per month per dog on treats (edible treats & toys)?**
- Less than $5 - Between $5 and $20 - Between $20 and $50 - Between $50 and $100 - Over $100 Posted 6-Feb-10. Question suggested by Janet McCallen, Georgia, USA	12 31 27 4 3	16% 40% 35% 5% 4%

**#384: Can your Kerry stand/sit on its hinds legs without the front paws touching anything?**
- No - Yes Posted 30-Jan-10. Question suggested by Diane Ridd, Wales, UK	28 73	28% 72%

**#383: Is your Kerry a one-person dog or a family dog?**
- One person dog - Family dog Posted 23-Jan-10. Question suggested by Kanako Ohara, Japan	41 72	36% 64%

**#382: Does your Kerry inspect your shopping bags when you come home?**
- No - Yes, but only food bags - Yes, all bags Posted 16-Jan-10. Question suggested by Gil Hart, Kansas, USA	8 16 93	7% 14% 79%

**#381: What's your Kerry's favorite animal playmate?**
- a cat - another Kerry - another dog - other (non-human) - no animal playmates Posted on 9 Jan 2010 Question suggestd by Emily Lux, NJ, USA	4 23 60 2 26	3% 20% 52% 2% 23%

**#380: Does your Kerry like ice cubes?**
- No - Yes, but only when it is hot outside - Yes, all the time Posted on 2 Jan 2010 Question suggestd by Kari Thompson, Kansas, USA	25 13 83	21% 11% 69%

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