2011 Question of the Week (#427- 478)

#478: How Irish are you?

- Full blooded Irish
- Half Irish
- Some Irish blood
- No Irish blood

Posted 31-Dec-11.
Question suggested by Patrick Donegal, North Dakota, USA.

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#477: Do you dress your Kerry up for Christmas and in what?

- a scarf or a special collar
- a Christmas sweater
- bells
- most of the above
- nothing

Posted 24-Dec-11.
Jann McQuay, Ontario, Canada.

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#476: How old were you when you had with your FIRST Kerry?

- living with parents
- young adult
- middle aged
- senior

Posted 17-Dec-11.
Question suggested by Jena Skirkova, Russia.

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#475: Have you ever been to a Veterinary Specialist with your Kerry?

- Yes, a radiologist
- Yes, a surgeon
- Yes, an ophthalmologist
- Other specialist. Please share.
- Not that I know of

Posted 10-Dec-11.
Judi Young, Hawaii, USA.

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9
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12
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#474: When your Kerry rides in the car, s/he usually is in...

- the back seat
- the passenger seat
- his/her crate
- the lap of a passenger
- the lap of the driver

Posted 3-Dec-11.
Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA.

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#473: How often do you feed your adult Kerry?

- once
- once, with treat in between
- twice
- three times
- leave food out all day

Posted 26-Nov-11.
Question suggested by Patrick Donegal, North Dakota, USA

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#472: Does your Kerry get any special food treats on a holiday?

- he gets is own dinner plate of people food
- he gets some special treats, plus his regular food
- he is on a special diet, which does not vary
- he only eats his regular food
- other, please comment

Posted 19-Nov-11.
Question suggested by Diane Simmons, Maine, USA.

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#471: How does your Kerry travel in the car?

- Loose
- In a seatbelt
- In a crate
- In a crate which is tethered in the car

Posted 12-Nov-11.
Question suggested by Jann McQuay, Ontario, Canada.

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#470: To owners having more than one dog: Do you make an effort to have "one on one" time with each of your dogs?

- Yes
- No
- Sometimes it happens, sometimes not.

Posted 5-Nov-11.
Question suggested by Rita Lockwood, Oregon, USA.
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#469: Is there any place you are allowed to take your Kerry that you prefer not to take him or her?

- Yes
- No

Posted 29-Oct-11.
Question suggested by Rita Lockwood, Oregon, USA.

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#468: Has your Kerry ever received a blood transfusion?

- No, never
- Yes red blood cells only
- Yes, red blood cells plus plasma
- Yes plasma and/or platelets only

Posted 22-Oct-11.
Question suggested by Judi Young

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#467: Does your Kerry have any fears?

- Yes, of some aspects of people (of men, of hats, of children)
- Yes, of some other dogs/other animals
- Yes, of some environmental things (thunder, machinery, certain noises)
- Yes, of several kinds of things
- No, s/he is quite fearless

Posted 15-Oct-11.
Question suggested by Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA.

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#466: Does your Kerry seek the company of other Kerries?

- Yes
- No
- Only occasionally

Posted 8-Oct-11.
Question anonymously suggested.
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#465: How much of the pillow does your Kerry take up at night?

- None; sleeps in his own bed or in crate
- As much as I will give her or she can take
- He has his own personal pillow and uses it all

Posted 1-Oct-11.
Question suggested by Judi Young, Hawaii, USA.
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#464: Which of the following describes your Kerry's tail?

- Docked and carried straight up
- Docked and carried gaily over back
- Undocked and carried straight up
- Undocked and carried gaily over back
- Mostly carried low

Posted 24-Sep-11.
Question sugested by Dr. De Koker, South Africa.

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#463: Does your Kerry spin clockwise or counter-clockwise?

- I live above the equator and my Kerry spins clockwise
- I live above the equator and my Kerry spins counter-clockwise
- I live below the equator and my Kerry spins clockwise
- I live below the equator and my Kerry spins counter-clockwise
- My Kerry does not spin

Posted 17-Sep-11.
Question suggested by Carrie Jacob-Robertson, Arizona, USA.

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12
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2
17
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#462: When does you Kerry wear his collar?

- all the time
- all the time, except at night
- only when we go out in public places
- rarely
- never

Posted 10-Sep-11.
Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA.

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#461: How many collars does your Kerry have?

- One (she only has one neck, why would she need more?)
- Different ones for special times (Halloween, Christmas, springtime)
- Enough so that he can wear a different one each day of the week
- Too many to count
- None

Posted 3-Sep-11.
Question suggested by Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA.

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#460: Does your Kerry have a sense of humor?

- yes
- no
- sometimes

Posted 27-Jul-11.
Question suggested by Margo & Kortnee Stewart, Iowa, USA.
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9
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11%
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#459: Does your Kerry show a gender preference in the relationship with humans?

- Yes, usually prefers male humans
- Yes, usually prefers female humans
- No preference
- No, but the age of the human is a factor
- The gender preference changed with the age of the dog

Posted 20-Aug-11.
Question suggested by Rita Lockwood, Oregon, USA.

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#458: Do you ever let your Kerry off-leash in public?

- never
- only in enclosed areas
- yes

Posted 13-Aug-11.
Question suggested by John Van den Bergh, California, USA.
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28
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#457: Does your Kerry have special needs?

- Yes, health issues
- Yes, behavior issues
- Both
- Neither

Posted 6-Aug-11.
Question anonymously suggested.

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11
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#456: Is you Kerry "sneaky" about finding food?

- always looking for food
- looking for certain foods
- not interested in food

Posted 30-Jul-11.
Question sugested by Chris & Mike Kees, Nevada, USA
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#455: How does your Kerry wag his tail?

- clockwise
- counterclockwise
- side to side
- other

Posted 23-Jul-11.
Question anonymously suggested.

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#454: Has your Kerry ever killed or mortally injured another animal?

- sure, it happens often
- rarely
- never

Posted 16-Jul-11.
Question sugested by Margaret Brown, Indiana, USA.
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#453: Does your Kerry like meat?

- yes, all meats, fish and poultry
- does not like some kinds of meat
- eats only dry food
- eats a vegetarian diet

Posted 9-Jul-11.
Question suggested by Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA.

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#452: Does your Kerry chew his food?

- Yes, he/she chews all food properly
- No he/she swallows food very fast
- Depends on the food or his/her mood

Posted 25-Jun-11.
Question suggested by Dr. De Koker, South Africa.
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#451: How does your Kerry behave at "human" mealtimes?

- Waits calmly for handouts at the table
- Demands handouts at the table
- Waits calmly until the meal is done because leftovers are coming
- Ignores human mealtimes

Posted 18-Jun-11.
Question suggested by Chris & Mike Kees, Nevada, USA.

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#450: Have you ever attended a nationally televised conformation dog show?

- Yes, I have shown a dog in a nationally televised conformation dog show
- Yes, I have attended as a spectator
- No, but I have watched it on television
- No, I have never attended or watched a televised conformation dog show

Posted 11-Jun-11.
Question suggested by Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA, Washington, USA.

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#449: Question about scissors. (Select the first answer that applies to you.)

- I do not groom my Kerries myself
- I do not use scissors
- I do not sharpen my scissors myself
- I use a steel sharpening rod [used for knives] to sharpen my scissors
- I have another method for sharpening my scissors

Posted 4-Jun-11.
Question suggested by Paul Gygi and John Van den Bergh, California, USA.

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#448: You are walking your Kerry, she wants to go left while you want to go right: how does she communicate her wishes to you?

- Stops walking, stands there, staring at you, trying make you understand
- Pulls on leash in the direction he wants to go
- Simply lays down and waits for you to "get it"
- Never happens cause my Kerry follows my every wish (sure you have a KBT?)
- Other

Posted 28-May-11.
Question suggested by Judi Young, Hawaii, USA.

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#447: How does your Kerry react to strangers visiting?

- Calms down after a few sniffs
- Must be separated because of excessive barking
- Depends upon the stranger's behavior
- Other

Posted 21-May-11.
Question suggested by Chris & Mike Kees, Nevada, USA.

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#446: Does your Kerry drink alcohol?

- I would never give my Kerry any alcohol
- my Kerry tried it, but does not like it
- my Kerry loves a bit of beer now and then
- my Kerry is a tee-totaler

Posted 14-May-11.
Question suggested by Linda deLeon, Colorado, USA.

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#445: Has your Kerry mellowed with age?

- Yes; s/he is no longer Top Dog of our pack.
- Somewhat: responses to triggers have subdued somewhat.
- Not in the Least; Kerries rule!
- No signs of aging.

Posted 7-May-11.
Question suggested by Susan Flagg Godbey, Pennsylvania, USA.

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#444: If your Kerry could choose one human ability, what do you think it would be?

- human speech
- opposable thumbs
- other

Posted 30-Apr-11.
Question anonymously suggested.
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#443: How does your Kerry like it when you gently massage her ears for relaxation?

- Goes catatonic with pleasure and sighs with joy
- Tries to wiggle out of it but eventually enjoys the massage
- He says: Don't even think of coming near my ears!
- I wouldn't dream of doing that-those ears smell!
- Other

Posted 23-Apr-11.
Question suggested by Judi Young, Hawaii, USA.

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#442: Does your adult Kerry have destructive chewing habits?

- No, no problems at all
- Yes, but just with certain items
- Yes, but only when stressed or upset.
- Yes, must be crated when in the house alone.

Posted 16-Apr-11.
Question anonymously suggested.
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#441: How does your Kerry react to seeing other dogs when riding in your car?

- Hysterical barking
- Excited panting and wagging
- Stares intently
- Can't see outside--always crated
- Other, please comment

Posted 9-April-11.
Question suggested by Susan Flagg Godbey, Pennsylvania, USA.
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#440: Does your Kerry use a dog door?

- Yes
- No, because he doesn't like it
- No, because I don't have a dog door

Posted 2-April-11.
Question suggested by Joey Warren, Washington, USA.
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#439: Based on the breed standard weight range for a male of 33 to 40 lbs, with females slightly less, is your oldest Kerry:

- Underweight
- Within range
- Overweight
- Don't know

Posted 26-Mar-11.
Question suggested by Patsy Gobbels, Ontario, Canada.
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#438: Does your Kerry like any other breed in particular?

- Yes--is partial to another breed
- Likes all breeds equally
- Isn't particularly sociable
- Dislikes one breed or breed type

Posted 19-Mar-11.
Question suggested by Susan Flagg Godbey, Pennsylvania, USA.
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#437: Do you find yourself taking longer walks to draw attention to your kerry?

- Sometimes
- No

Posted 12-Mar-11.
Question suggested by Stephanie Moore, Maryland, USA
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#436: Does your Kerry like music?

- no
- indifferent
- yes

Posted 5-Mar-11.
Question anonymously suggested.
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#435: Does your Kerry engage in the activity of counter surfing?

- frequently
- can not reach the counter on his/her hind legs
- my Kerry would never dare do this because he/she is very well trained
- my Kerry has never attempted to do this

Posted 28-Feb-11
Question suggested by Cathy Kierans, Quebec, Canada
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#434: Is your Kerry registered or registerable?

- AKC or Canadian Kennel Club registered
- AKC or Canadian Kennel Club registerable (but not registered)
- Other registry (FCI, APRI, Continental KC) Registered
- Don't know

Posted 19-Feb-11
Question suggested by Cindy Radamaker (Arizona, USA) and Tracey Fulmer (Massachusetts, USA).
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#433: How many words does your Kerry know?

- 1-10
- 11-15
- 16-20
- more than 20

Posted 12-Feb-11
Question suggested by Agatha Hughes, Pennsylvania, USA.
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#432: Do your Kerries have a good sense of direction?

- Yes, excellent. They are like the GPS system itself.
- No, terrible. They always lose their orientation.
- They seem average. Nothing noteworthy.
- Don't know.

Posted 5-Feb-11
Question suggested by Kanako Ohara, London, England
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#431: Do you have a "pet" name or nick name for your Kerry?

- Yes
- No

Posted 29-Jan-11
Question suggested by Chris & Mike Kees, Nevada, USA.

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#430: Does your Kerry wake you in the morning?

- No
- Yes, by getting in bed with me
- Yes, with a quiet bark
- Other

Posted 22-Jan-11
Question anonymously suggested.
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#429: Does your Kerry grumble or mutter under its' breath?

- Yes--a follow-up to full barking at the mailman, stranger, or squirrel
- Yes--as a form of protest
- No--barking or a woof suffices
- Other

Posted 15-Jan-11
Question suggested by Susan Flagg Godbey, Pennsylvania, USA.
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#428: Does your Kerry eat feces?

- No
- Rarely
- Often

Posted 8-Jan-11
Question suggested by Chris & Mike Kees, Nevada, USA
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81%
14%
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#427: Does your Kerry go anywhere in your house/apartment anytime (s)he chooses?

- Yes, anywhere, anytime
- No, not allowed in certain rooms at night
- No, only in certain rooms if humans are present
- No, certain rooms are always off limits

Posted 1-Jan-11
Question anonymously suggested.
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