2004 Question of the Week (79-129)

128: How Irish are you?

Full blooded Irish Half Irish Some Irish blood No Irish blood Posted on 18 Dec 2004

13 9 39 42 103 vote total

13% 9% 38% 41% -

127: Do you have contact with the breeder of your Kerry?

I don't know who bred my Kerry I know who bred my Kerry, but I don't have any contact with her/him I occasionally stay in contact with the breeder of my Kerry My Kerry is my own breeding, or I became good friends with the breeder Posted on 7 Dec 2004

5 22 44 33 104 vote total

5% 21% 42% 32% -

126: How far away did your purchase your Kerry?

I got my Kerry locally Within 100 miles (160 km) Within 1000 miles (1600 km) My Kerry was shipped more than 1000 miles Posted on 27 Nov 2004

18 24 48 23 113 vote total

16% 21% 43% 20% -

125: How does your Kerry greet you after an absence?

Shoots himself through the air from 50 feet away Prances at your feet Wags his tail in a dignified manner Ignores you completely Posted on 20 Nov 2004

45 48 8 2 103 vote total

44% 47% 8% 2% -

124: What statement best describes your Kerry's behavior around cats?

They play together They tolerate or avoid each other They can not be trusted together No experience with cats Posted on 13 Nov 2004

20 8 50 30 108 vote total

19% 7% 46% 28% -

123: Who usually grooms your Kerry?

Me or my spouse The groomer The breeder The handler Posted on 6 Nov 2004

69 36 7 0 112 vote total

62% 32% 6% 0% -

122: Does your Kerry watch TV?

Only when someone else is watching He watches by himself He ignores it He avoids the TV Posted on 30 Oct 2004

46 18 41 3 108 vote total

43% 17% 38% 3% -

121: Does your dog have a microchip?

No Yes, Home Again Yes, Avid Yes, other brand Posted on 23 Oct 2004

29 26 19 29 103 vote total

28% 25% 18% 28% -

120: Does your Kerry retrieve for you?

Maybe – if she wants to Sometimes- if she wants to Most of the time – if she wants to Always – when I want her to Posted on 16 Oct 2004

18 13 34 19 84 vote total

21% 15% 40% 23% -

119: As a Kerry owner, how old are you?

Less than 20 years 20 to 39 years 40 to 59 years 60 or older Posted on 9 Oct 2004

1 32 59 28 120 vote total

1% 27% 49% 23% -

118: Does your Kerry participate in any performance events?

Obedience Agility Herding or Earrthdog None Posted on 2 Oct 2004

14 9 3 68 94 vote total

15% 10% 3% 72% -

117: Where do you buy most of your pet food?

Grocery store Pet supply store Mail order Vet Posted on 25 Sep 2004

7 61 6 7 81 vote total

9% 75% 7% 9% -

116: How long have you owned or lived with a Kerry?

Less than a year 1 to 5 years 5 to 15 years Longer than 15 years Posted on 18 Sep 2004

9 37 39 28 113 vote total

8% 33% 35% 25% -

115: Do you collect Kerry memoribilia?

Yes, a lot Have a few articles No, not interested Have not seen anything I like Posted on 11 Sep 2004

15 37 11 3 66 vote total

23% 56% 17% 5% -

114: At what age did your Kerry's coat START to clear?

10 weeks or less less than 9 months 9 to 15 months older than 15 months Posted on 4 Sep 2004

6 22 40 64 132 vote total

5% 17% 30% 48% -

113: Does your Kerry steal food?

Always: Why do I rob the kitchen? That's where the food is. Usually: I'm not a career criminal, but if someone foolishly leaves something I can reach... Once in a while: I tried, but I couldn't resist that cheeseburger. Never: I'm mortified you even asked. I could be Ruff the Crime Dog. Posted on 28 Aug 2004

6 32 26 34 98 vote total

6% 33% 26% 35% -

112: How often do you have your Kerry's teeth professionally cleaned?

Every few months Annually Never, they don't need it Never, I do it myself Posted on 21 Aug 2004

4 23 14 24 65 vote total

6% 35% 22% 37% -

111: How many generations has your family been in kerries?

I'm the first generation My parents had Kerries also My grandparents had Kerries also My great-grandparents had Kerries Posted on 14 Aug 2004

74 18 5 0 96 vote total

77% 19% 4% 0% -

110: What statement best describes your Kerry's behavior in a thunder storm?

He enjoys the light show He is scared and cowers in a corner He comes to me for comfort He couldn't care less Posted on 7 Aug 2004

5 7 41 43 96 vote total

5% 7% 43% 45% -

109: Does your Kerry swim?

Yes, every opportunity he gets Yes, but only when encouraged No way! I don't know Posted on 31 July 2004

17 16 30 29 92 vote total

18% 17% 33% 32% -

108: How is your Kerry's appetite?

He eats anything in sight I have figured out what he likes and eats it with relish He is a picky eater He sometimes fits in two or three of the above categories Posted on 24 July 2004

19 13 15 25 72 vote total

26% 18% 21% 35% -

107: If you have multiple dogs, how do you feed them?

Together, in the same area, at the same time At the same time, in different locations In the same location, at different times From a shared bowl Posted on 17 July 2004

56 46 1 0 103 vote total

54% 45% 1% 0% -

106: Does your Kerry lean on you or things?

Yes, more than other breeds that I am familiar with Yes, just like any other breed of dog Rarely Never Posted on 10 July 2004

50 29 12 2 93 vote total

54% 31% 13% 2% -

105: Have you tried an agility course with your Kerry?

No Yes, but my Kerry didn't like it Yes, but I didn't like it Yes, and we both loved it Posted on 3 July 2004

54 1 1 19 75 vote total

72% 1% 1% 25% -

104: What's your Kerry's favorite toy?

Plush toy Vinyl squeaky Hard rubber toy Other or none Posted on 26 June 2004

39 12 14 15 80 vote total

49% 15% 17% 19% -

103: When the time comes, how will you dispose of your deceased Kerry?

Leave at the vet for disposal Cremate and spread ashes Cremate and save ashes Bury in yard or pet cemetery Posted on 19 June 2004

14 22 40 25 101 vote total

14% 22% 40% 25% -

102: How would you rate the biting potential of the Kerry breed?

They are dangerous biters They bite more than other breeds They're just like most other breeds They're less likely to bite than the average do Posted on 12 June 2004

1 11 65 23 100 vote total

1% 11% 65% 23% -

101: How much would you be willing to spend on your 10-year old sick Kerry to make it healthy again?

One day's income One week's income One month's income More than one month's income Posted on 5 June 2004

1 10 20 72 103 vote total

1% 10% 19% 70% -

100: Do you kiss your Kerry? 

NO WAY No Yes, on the coat Yes, on the mouth or nose Posted on 29 May 2004

0 3 61 62 126 vote total

0% 2% 48% 49% -

99. Who does your Kerry follow around the house the most?

Human adult Other human Other canine Whoever Posted on 22 May 2004

111 0 6 7 124 vote total

89% 0% 5% 6% -

98. Is your Kerry groomed in a true Kerry trim?

Yes, like a show dog Yes, in a pet clip Resembles a Kerry No, and we don't care Posted on 15 May 2004

46 57 24 6 133 vote total

35% 43% 18% 5% -

97. Do you know who bred your Kerry?

No Yes, but we have no contact Yes, and we stay in contact The Kerry is of my own breeding Posted on 8 May 2004

2 40 86 6 134 vote total

1% 30% 64% 4% -

96. If you use a professional groomer, do you give a tip?

Never Sometimes, i.e. when my dog's coat is in bad shape Only on the holidays Always Posted on 1 May 2004

37 15 7 47 106 vote total

35% 14% 7% 44% -

95. How long does it take you to groom (wash, brush, clipper, scissor) your Kerry?

2-3 hours 4-5 hours More than 5 hours I have a professional do it. Posted on 24 Apr 2004

33 40 10 33 116 vote total

28% 34% 9% 28% -

94. If your Kerry rides with you in the car or van, how is it most often restrained?

Doggie seat belt Crate Loose in the passenger cabin Loose in the cargo area Posted on 17 Apr 2004

27 21 56 14 118 vote total

22.88% 17.8% 47.46% 11.86% -

93. What type of flea product do you use?

Revolution Frontline Other None Posted on 10 Apr 2004

9 42 28 21 100 vote total

9% 42% 28% 21% -

92. Has your Kerry bitten a dog?

No, never Yes, but it was just play Yes, broken the skin, but my Kerry was justified Yes, and there was no excuse for it. Posted on 3 Apr 2004

55 12 11 20 98 vote total

56.12% 12.24% 11.22% 20.41% -

91. When is a Kerry justified to bite a person?

Never Only in defense of a family member, a litter or self Only when when the person is trying to break up a dog fight In either case: defense or dog fight Posted on 27 Mar 2004

24 48 4 27 103 vote total

23.3% 46.6% 3.88% 25.21% -

90. Has your Kerry bitten any person?

Never Yes, but it was an accidental nip Yes, broken the skin, but the Kerry was justified Yes, and there was no excuse for it. Posted on 20 Mar 2004

83 20 12 15 130 vote total

63.33% 15.38% 9.23% 11.54% -

89. In general, are Kerries good with children?

Yes, with almost all children Yes, but not with babies or toddlers Yes, but I would not want to take the chance leaving them alone together No, a kerry can never be completely trusted Posted on 13 Mar 2004

76 10 34 2 122 vote total

62.3% 8.2% 27.87% 1.64% -

88. Is your dog coprophagic? (eat poop)

Never Only his/her own Only other species (cats, horses, etc.) Any poop Posted on 6 Mar 2004

89 7 18 7 121 vote total

73.55% 5.79% 14.88% 5.79% -

87. Where do you most often feed your dog?

In the kitchen Other room inside On the porch or patio Other outside area Posted on 28 Feb 2004

101 41 8 1 151 vote total

66.89% 27.15% 15.3% 0.66% -

86. How often do you reward your Kerry with an edible reward?

Never Occasionally Once or twice each day More often Posted on 21 Feb 2004

4 17 59 46 126 vote total

3.17% 13.49% 46.83% 36.51% -

85. I consider my Kerry's exercise needs as...

None Minimal Medium High Posted on 14 Feb 2004

0 12 38 27 127 vote total

0% 9.45% 69.29% 21.26% -

84. I consider my Kerry's grooming needs as...

Minimal Low Moderate High Posted on 7 Feb 2004

1 2 66 58 127 vote total

0.79% 1.57% 51.97% 45.67% -

83. What is the color of your Kerry's eyes?

Black, with a hint of brown Dark brown, with a hint of red Dark brown, with a hint of grey Other Posted on 31 Jan 2004

87 37 12 6 142 vote total

61.27% 26.06% 8.45% 4.23% -

82. Where does your Kerry most often ride in the car?

Front seat Back seat Rear of van, station wagon or RV Other, or I don't take my Kerry in the car Posted on 24 Jan 2004

45 82 37 4 168 vote total

26.79% 48.81% 22.02% 2.38% -

81. When your Kerrry is alone at home, where is it confined?

Run of the house A heated room An unheated room or garage Crated Posted on 17 Jan 2004

103 47 10 50 210 vote total

49.05% 22.38% 4.76% 23.81% -

80. How many words are there in your Kerry's vocabulary?

0-4 5-9 10-20 more than 20 Posted on 17 Jan 2004

5 6 36 66 113 vote total

4.42% 5.31% 31.86% 58.41% -

79. What personality trait of your Kerry do you enjoy most?

intelligence dependability playfulness all of the above Posted on 3 Jan 2004

28 4 16 101 149 vote total

18.79% 2.68% 10.74% 67.79% -

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