2003 Question of the Week (26-78)

78. I found my Kerry ...

On the internet Through a Kerry club member Through the newspaper or a pet store Other, or I bred it myself Posted on 27 Dec 2003

30 52 4 39 125 vote total

24.0% 41.6% 3.2% 31.2% -

77. What kind of clothing does your Kerry wear?

Booties, raincoat, and/or sweater in inclimate weather A special collar, hat, and/or costume for the holidays All of the above Only the coat he was born with Posted on 20 Dec 2003

26 11 14 83 134 vote total

19.4% 8.21% 10.45% 61.94% -

76. Do you have recall control over your Kerry?

Will always come when called Will come when nothing better is happening Will come for food and/or play only Will probably not come when called Posted on 13 Dec 2003

44 49 11 11 115 vote total

38.26% 42.61% 9.57% 9.57% -

75. How many pets does your Kerry have?

one other dog more than one dog one or more cats or other animals none Posted on 6 Dec 2003

19 21 14 52 106 vote total

17.9% 19.81% 13.21% 49.06% -

74. What single thing would you change about your Kerry?

tail set bite temperament other or nothing Posted on 29 Nov 2003

11 5 17 90 123 vote total

8.94% 4.07% 13.82% 73.17% -

73. How much do you spend on one Kerry in a year (food, vet, medicine, grooming, supplies, etc.)

Less than $300 $301 - $600 $601 - $1200 More than $1200 Posted on 22 Nov 2003

5 35 55 44 139 vote total

3.6% 25.18% 39.57% 31.65% -

72. How would you describe your adult Kerry's color?
(Please answer only for Kerries over 2 years old.)

pearl silver gray medium silver blue slate gray black Posted on 15 Nov 2003

11 28 53 16 108 vote total

10.19% 25.93% 49.07% 14.81% -

71. What color is your Kerry's mouth?

black gums, marbled roof of mouth black roof of mouth, marbled gums both black both marbled Posted on 8 Nov 2003

18 28 41 17 104 vote total

17.31% 26.92% 39.42% 16.35% -

70. How many times were your Kerry's ears set?

never 1 - 3 times 4 - 8 times more than 8 times Posted on 1 Nov 2003

10 50 39 14 113 vote total

8.85% 44.25% 34.51% 12.39% -

69. How does your Kerry react on walks when it sees another dog?

ignores the other dog sniffs, then ignores the other dog reacts violently and you can not let the dogs come close I don't walk my Kerry in public. Posted on 25 Oct 2003

9 62 32 4 107 vote total

841% 57.94% 29.91% 3.74% -

68. I feed my Kerry...

commercial dog food only home cooked meals only raw meat and bones only a combination of the above Posted on 18 Oct 2003

75 1 4 61 141 vote total

53.19% 0.71% 2.84% 43.26% -

67. If your Kerry runs free on your lawn, do you ...

use pesticides on the grass? fertilize the grass? use both pesticides and fertilizer? don't use either Posted on 11 Oct 2003

0 16 17 78 111 vote total

0% 14.41% 15.32% 70.27% -

66. What is the weight of your female Kerry?

Under 27 Lbs (12,2 Kg) Between 27 - 34 Lbs (12,3 - 15,3 Kg) Between 35 - 42 Lbs (15,4 - 19 Kg) Over 42 Lbs (19 Kg) Posted on 4 Oct 2003

8 62 24 19 113 vote total

7.08% 54.87% 21.24% 16.81% -

65. What is the weight of your male Kerry?

Under 30 lbs (13,5 Kg) Between 30 and 38 lbs (13,5-16,8 Kg) Between 38 and 45 lbs (16,9-20,4 Kg) Over 45 lbs (20,4 Kg) Posted on 27 Sep 2003

5 73 47 15 140 vote total

3.57% 52.14% 33.57% 10.71% -

64. Does your Kerry have cysts or fatty tumors?

Yes, but only when it was young. Yes, but only when it was old. Yes, almost all its life. Never Posted on 20 Sep 2003

10 21 47 33 111 vote total

9.01% 18.92% 42.34% 29.73% -

63. How often does your Kerry get a complete brush out?

Weekly Every few weeks Monthly Less often Posted on 13 Sep 2003

76 18 22 5 121 vote total

62.81% 14.88% 18.18% 4.13% -

62. How did you obtain your youngest Kerry?

I bred it myself I bought it from a responsible breeder I bought it from a pet store, through a newspaper add, at an auction, or it was a gift. I adopted it from a shelter or rescue group Posted on 6 Sep 2003

12 90 5 15 122 vote total

9.84% 73.77% 4.1% 12.3% -

61. Are you happy with the support you received from the person who sold you your latest Kerry?

Yes Yes, but I didn't need much help No, I wish she would have been more helpful No, she didn't help me at all Posted on 30 Aug 2003

63 16 16 7 102 vote total

61.76% 15.69% 15.69% 6.86% -

60. Did you sign a contract when you purchased your Kerry?

No Yes The breeder offered but I refused to sign My Kerry is of my own breeding Posted on 23 Aug 2003

43 59 0 2 104 vote total

41.35% 56.73% 0% 1.92% -

59. I am a club member of...

a kerry club an all-breed club both neither Posted on 16 Aug 2003

26 9 18 47 100 vote total

26% 9 % 18% 47% -

58. Does your Kerry bark?

Never, or very seldom Only when appropriate Yes, and it is a problem Posted on 9Aug 2003

7 84 32 1 124 vote total

5.65% 67.74 % 25.81% 0.81% -

57. Who is the primary caregiver of your Kerry?

Husband Wife One of the kids I live alone or other Posted on 2 Aug 2003

19 69 5 40 133 vote total

14.29% 51.88 % 3.76% 30.08% -

56. How old was your Kerry when it died?

Younger than 5 years 5-9 years 10-13 years 14 and older Posted on 26 Jul 2003

8 34 42 48 132 vote total

6.06% 25.76% 31.82% 36.36% -

55. How old was your Kerry when you adopted it?

6-8 weeks 9-12 weeks 3 -6 months Older, or was bred by me Posted on 19 Jul 2003

15 50 13 39 117 vote total

12.82% 42.74% 11.11% 33.33% -

54. If your Kerry spends time alone during the workday, is it...

confined indoors? confined outdoors? given the run of the house with indoor/outdoor access? Other or my Kerry is never alone. Posted on 12 Jul 2003

94 6 30 20 150 vote total

62.67% 4% 20% 13.33% -

53. How long ago did you acquire your first Kerry?

Less than 1 year ago 1-10 years ago 11-20 years ago 21 or more years ago Posted on 5 Jul 2003

15 74 27 551 167 vote total

8.98% 44.31% 16.17% 30.54% -

52. Does your Kerry dig?

Yes, and it is a real problem Yes, occasionally Yes, but only when my Kerry was young No, never Posted on 28 Jun 2003

9 39 18 60 126 vote total

7.14% 30.95% 14.29% 47.62% -

51. How does your Kerry spend the workday?

Alone 8+ hours a day Alone 4-6 hours a day Alone less than 4 hours a day With someone most of the time Posted on 21 Jun 2003

70 46 18 61 196 vote total

35.71% 23.47% 9.18% 31.63% -

50. Where will you get your next Kerry?

Local breeder Kerry rescue Pet store From abroad Posted on 14 Jun 2003

107 33 1 43 184 vote total

58.15% 17.93% 0.54% 23.37% -

49. Is your oldest Kerry fixed?

Yes No, it is being shown No, but it will be in a few months No, and never will be Posted on 4 Jun 2003

76 41 34 44 195 vote total

38.97% 21.03% 17.44% 22.56% -

48. Is there a champion dog living in your house?

No Yes Yes, multiple Yes, but it is not a Kerry Posted on 31 May 2003

63 33 36 33 165 vote total

38.18% 20% 21.82% 20% -

47. Have you ever been to a conformation show?

Yes, as a spectator Yes, as an exhibitor No, but I've seen a dog show on TV No, never seen a conformation show Posted on 24 May 2003

25 44 15 16 100 vote total

25% 44% 15% 16% -

46. How often do you encounter another Kerry in your daily life?
(excluding dog shows)

At least once a week About every month Very seldom Never Posted on 17 May 2003

10 14 75 60 159 vote total

6.29% 8.81% 47.17% 37.74% -

45. If you purchased your Kerry, how much did you pay?

$0-$399 $400-$999 $1000-$1499 $1500 or more Posted on 10 May 2003

21 111 82 22 236 vote total

8.9% 47.03% 34.75% 9.32% -

43. How often do you contribute money or time to Kerry causes such as a club, charity or society?

Never Annually Monthly Daily Posted on 3 May 2003

38 26 11 3 76 vote total

50% 34.21% 11.84% 3.95% -

42. How many times were your youngest Kerry's ears set?

Never or I don't remember 1-5 6-10 More than 10 times Posted on 26 April 2003

52 76 16 8 152 vote total

34.21% 50% 10.53% 5.26% -

41. Does your Kerry have any of the following skin conditions?

Cysts Warts Other growths None of the above Posted on 19 Apr 2003

29 10 59 60 158 vote total

18.35% 6.33% 37.34% 37.97% -

40. When you work outside the home, do you take your Kerry to work sometimes?

Almost every day Occasionally Maybe once each year Never Posted on 12 Apr 2003

12 39 9 40 100 vote total

12% 39% 9% 40% -

39. Do you take vacations with your Kerry?

Never Day trips Weekend Trips Longer vacations Posted on 5 Apr 2003

14 30 34 44 122 vote total

11.48% 24.59% 27.87% 36.07% -

38. How often do you clip your Kerry's nails?

I do it myself monthly I do it myself seasonally They wear off by themselves They are cut by the vet when needed Posted on 29 Mar 2003

14 30 34 44 127 vote total

11.48% 24.59% 27.87% 36.07% -

37. I live in?

USA Canada Europe Other Posted on 22 Mar 2003

97 21 22 12 152 vote total

63.82% 13.82% 14.47% 7.89% -

36. Do you feed your Kerry dietary supplements?

No Yes Yes, multiple Yes, under vet supervision Posted on 15 Mar 2003

62 19 15 9 105 vote total

59.05% 18.1% 14.29% 8.57 % -

35. Among the four answers listed below, what do you think is Mick's biggest impact on the breed?

Improved overall quality of the breeding stock Increased supply of kerries by puppy mills Better breed recognition and a more knowledgeable buying public Increased demand by unqualified pet owners Posted on 8 Mar 2003

21 19 124 109 273 vote total

7.69% 6.96% 45.42% 39.93 % -

34. How often do you brush your Kerry's teeth?

Daily Weekly Monthly Never Posted on 1 Mar 2003

6 29 47 44 126 vote total

4.76% 23.02% 37.3% 34.92% -

33. I visit this web site...

at least weekly monthly occasionally This is my first Posted on 22 Feb 2003

106 14 14 15 149 vote total

71.14% 9.4% 9.4% 10.07% -

32. What identification does your Kerry usually wear?

Name tag or tattoo Microchip Multiple identifiers No indentification Posted on 15 Feb 2003

44 42 122 42 250 vote total

17.6% 16.8% 48.8% 16.8% -

31. Do you know your breeder's address?

Yes No Yes, but I would never contact her No, I don't know who my breeder is Posted on 8 Feb 2003

65 40 30 39 174 vote total

37.36% 22.99% 17.24% 22.41% -

30. Where does your Kerry sleep at night?

Outside In the house In the bedroom On my bed Posted on 1 Feb 2003

5 37 71 128 241 vote total

2.07% 15.35% 29.46% 53.11% -

29. As an average, how often do you take your oldest Kerry to the vet?

Monthly Quarterly Annually It has been longer Posted on 25 Jan 2003

13 31 50 10 104 vote total

12.5% 29.81% 48.08% 9.62% -

28. What is the highest level of training your oldest Kerry achieved?

None Puppy class Obedience class Advanced training Posted on 18 Jan 2003

39 7 35 28 109 vote total

35.78% 6.42% 32.11% 25.69% -

27. How old was your oldest Kerry when its color matured?

18 months or less 19-24 months 2-3 years Older Posted on 11 Jan 2003

65 25 40 20 150 vote total

43.33% 16.67% 26.67% 13.33% -

26. Is your oldest Kerry titled?

Yes, both performance and conformation Yes, a performance title Yes, a conformation title No Posted on 4 Jan 2003

10 11 20 48 89 vote total

11.24% 12.36% 22.47% 53.93% -

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