2005 Question of the Week (130-181)

**181: How did your Kerry first get to your home?**
- a short drive - a long drive - a short flight - a long flight Posted on 31 December 2005	45 26 11 12 vote total 94	48% 28% 12% 13%

**180: What should we call the year-end card competition?**
- Christmas Card Contest - Greeting Card Contest - Holiday Card Contest - Seasonal Card Contest Posted on 24 December 2005	65 4 18 3 vote total 90	72% 4% 20% 3%

**179: What kind of water bowl do you recommend for a Kerry?**
- stainless steel - plastic or rubber - clay or ceramic - other (please explain in comments) Posted on 17 December 2005	46 17 27 9 vote total 100	46% 17% 27% 9%

**178: Where's your Kerry during your holiday get-togethers?**
- right there with everyone, taking part in everything - at the scene, but apart from the action - somewhere else---remains at home, at someone else's home, or at a kennel - we don't have holiday get-togethers Posted on 10 December 2005	87 9 6 2 vote total 104	84% 9% 6% 2%

**177: How often does your Kerry eat fruits or vegetables?**
- never - we don't offer, or s/he won't eat them - as an occasional treat - nearly every day - we supplement the diet regularly - daily - my dog only eats 'human grade food', never commercial dog food Posted on 3 December 2005	20 41 29 6 vote total 96	21% 43% 30% 6%

**176: When you're not home, what does your Kerry do most?**
- sleep - play with toys - play with another pet - guard your home Posted on 26 November 2005	77 4 4 20 vote total 105	73% 4% 4% 19%

**175: Do you think cloning dogs is a good idea?**
-Yes -Yes, but cloned dogs should not compete in events -Never a good idea -Not a good idea until the procedure is perfected Posted on 19 November 2005	5 3 84 21 vote total 113	4% 3% 74% 19%

**174: When your dog plays with a squeek toy, does he/she enjoy making it squeak?**
-Yes, he can make it squeek -He plays with the toy, but does not make it squeek often -He does not play with squeek toys -I removed the squeeker from the toy Posted on 12 November 2005	84 3 7 2 vote total 96	88% 3% 7% 2%

**173: Have you ever been to a obedience trial?**
-Yes, as a spectator -Yes, as a participant and spectator -No, but I would like to go -No Posted on 5 November 2005	26 32 22 22 vote total 102	25% 31% 22% 22%

**172: Not counting fosters or newborns, how many Kerries do you prefer to live with?**
-1 -2 -3 -4 or more Posted on 29 October 2005	42 52 8 8 vote total 110	38% 37% 7% 7%

**171: What is the first symptom that indicates to you that your Kerry is not feeling well?**
-does not eat and/or refuses special treats -does not follow you everywhere -has no interest in playing games or walking -other than the above Posted on 22 October 2005	43 14 14 20 vote total 91	47% 15% 15% 22%

**170: What age were you when you or your family adopted or purchased your first Kerry?**
-a baby -a child -a teenager -an adult Posted on 15 October 2005	5 5 2 81 vote total 93	5% 5% 2% 87%

**169: Should any Kerry owner have the right to breed his Kerry?**
-Yes, regardless of a contract with the seller -Yes, if the seller agrees to the breeding -No, there are too many unwanted dogs already -No, breeding should be left to people who know what they're doing Posted on 8 October 2005	6 44 14 44 vote total 108	6% 41% 13% 41%

**168: In your opinion, which organization protects the interests of the Kerry Blue Terriers best?**
-The American Kennel Club/Canine Health Foundation -Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation -United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club -Any local Kerry Blue Terrier Club Posted on 1 October 2005	0 74 24 6 vote total 104	0% 71% 23% 6%

**167: Do you approve of auction rescues of Kerries?**
-Yes, at any cost -Yes, if the price is below breeder cost -Yes, if the price is below $200 -No, never Posted on 24 September 2005	56 41 6 9 vote total 112	50% 37% 5% 8%

**166: Have you ever been to an agility trial?**
-Yes, as a spectator -Yes, as a participant and spectator -No, but I would like to go -No Posted on 17 September 2005	34 18 34 14 vote total 100	34% 18% 34% 14%

**165: Have you ever been to a conformation dog show?**
-Yes, as a spectator -Yes, as a participant and spectator -No, but I would like to go -No Posted on 10 September 2005	54 56 10 10 vote total 130	42% 43% 8% 8%

**164: Who can expect your Kerry to respond appropriately to a command?**
-The breeder did all the paperwork in her kennel name, and then distributed the registration papers. -The puppy purchasers filled out the registration papers with the breeder when the pup is picked up. -The breeder gave the puppy purchasers the papers and told them to do it themselves. -My Kerry is not registered, or I do not know how it was registered. Posted on 3 September 2005	52 16 27 3 vote total 98	53% 16% 28% 3%

**163: Who can expect your Kerry to respond appropriately to a command?**
Only 1-2 primary adults Only adults he knows & trusts Family or close friends including children Any one who knows his name Posted on 27 August 2005	32 24 15 24 vote total 95	34% 25% 16% 25%

**162: Do you have pet insurance?**
Yes, I am satisfied with it Yes, but I have had some problems with it No, I discontinued the insurance No, I never had it Posted on 20 August 2005	19 3 5 64 vote total 91	21% 3% 5% 70%

**161: Do you stay in contact with the breeder of your Kerry?**
I initiate calls/e-mails to my dog's breeder periodically My dog's breeder initiates calls/e-mails to me periodically It's a two way street - we both initiate calls/e-mails We do not stay in contact Posted on 13 August 2005	28 5 38 26 vote total 97	29% 5% 39% 27%

**160: Do you carry a picture of your dog in your purse or wallet?**
Yes (I am female) No (I am female) Yes (I am male) No (I am male) Posted on 6 August 2005	33 28 8 9 vote total 78	42% 36% 10% 12%

**159: Of those listed, what physical feature of Kerries do you find most endearing?**
Nose or ears Eyes or fall Butt or tail Paws or legs Posted on 30 July 2005	12 45 11 5 vote total 73	16% 62% 15% 7%

**158: Has your Kerry ever intentionally bit a human?**
No, never Yes, in defence of a member of my family or me Yes, a minor bite Yes, an injury requiring medical care Posted on 23 July 2005	70 4 11 5 vote total 90	78% 4% 12% 6%

**157: If your oldest Kerry sleeps inside, where does it sleep at night?**
I admit it, in or on my bed On the bare floor On a piece of furniture or in his own bed In its crate Posted on 16 July 2005	42 8 21 20 vote total 91	46% 9% 23% 22%

**156: Does your kerry like ice cubes?**
Yes, all year round Yes, but only in the summer No Never tried it Posted on 9 July 2005	59 8 10 15 vote total 92	64% 9% 11% 16%

**155: How frequently do you observe your adult Kerry Blue doing something it has never done before?**
Daily Weekly Monthly Less frequent Posted on 2 July 2005	8 16 25 30 vote total 79	10% 20% 32% 38%

**154: How often do you feed your Kerry?**
Once each day Twice each day Three times each day There is always food available Posted on 25 June 2005	26 47 1 13 vote total 87	30% 54% 1% 15%

**153: Among the four answers listed below, what do you think was Mick's biggest impact on the breed?**
Improved overall quality of the breeding stock Better breed recognition and a more knowledgeable buying public Increased demand by unqualified pet owners An increased supply of kerries by puppy mills Posted on 18 June 2005	5 34 17 18 vote total 74	7% 46% 23% 25%

**152: If a door or back-yard gate is open, would your Kerry bolt?**
Yes, I think he would Yes, and he has done so No, I don't think he would No, and I know so because he has had an opportunity Posted on 11 June 2005	24 27 10 19 vote total 80	30% 34% 12% 24%

**151: What do breeders do with old breeding stock?**
Sell to a pet home Give away to pet home or animal shelter Keep at the kennel Euthanize Posted on 28 May 2005	13 8 32 6 vote total 59	22% 14% 54% 10%

**150: What is your oldest Kerry's preferred method of holding its chew toy?**
Almost always holds it his/herself Sometimes hold it his/herself, sometimes a human holds it Human almost always holds it Does not chew a chew toy Posted on 21 May 2005	54 10 1 7 vote total 72	75% 14% 1% 10%

**149: When you are home, do your Kerries have the run of the house?**
No, my Kerries are outside dogs only My Kerries are limited to the garage or laundry room My Kerries are limited to certain rooms of the house Yes, my Kerries have the run of the house Posted on 14 May 2005	1 2 13 79 vote total 95	1% 2% 14% 83%

**148: How many hours a day does your oldest Kerry usually sleep?**
Less than eight hours Eight to twelve hours Twelve to fifteen hours More than fifteen hours Posted on 7 May 2005	10 56 42 14 vote total 122	8% 46% 34% 11%

**147: Is you Kerry ever off-leash in public?**
Never Sometimes Only at a fenced-in the dog park S/he rarely goes in public Posted on 30 Apr 2005	41 35 4 2 vote total 82	50% 43% 5% 2%

**146: Does your oldest Kerry have a human gender preference?**
My female Kerry generally likes male humans better My female Kerry generally likes female humans better My male Kerry generally likes male humans better My male Kerry generally likes female humans better Posted on 23 Apr 2005	16 16 12 20 vote total 64	25% 25% 19% 31%

**145: Does your Kerry wear a collar?**
Always Usually Only when we go out Never Posted on 16 Apr 2005	66 8 25 3 vote total 102	65% 8% 25% 3%

**144: How aggressive is your oldest Kerry?**
No aggression at all, s/he soft or whimp S/he has just the right gameness S/he shows signs of aggression, but it is well manageable Aggression is a problem Posted on 9 Apr 2005	12 42 23 19 vote total 96	13% 44% 24% 20%

**143: How often do you inspect your Kerry's pads?**
Only when he limps Occasionally, depending on the season Weekly More often Posted on 2 Apr 2005	12 33 18 26 vote total 89	13% 37% 20% 29%

**142: Where did you get your Kerry?**
From a breeder listed on this web site From a breeder not listed on this site From a pet store, auction, web site company, distributor or importer From a rescue organization or shelter Posted on 26 Mar 2005	55 32 5 10 vote total 102	54% 31% 5% 10%

**141: Is your Kerry left or right footed?**
s/he paws me or the door with the RIGHT foot to get my attention s/he paws me or the door with the LEFT foot to get my attention s/he paws with EITHER foot I don't know or who cares! Posted on 19 Mar 2005	24 18 38 18 vote total 98	24% 18% 39% 18%

**140: What do you do when your Kerry is chronically ill or has a life-threatening illness?**
Let nature take its course Utilize medications until your dog lets you know he/she is no longer able to sustain a good Use medications to keep your dog comfortable until a natural death occurs Keep your dog alive as long as possible regardless of the expense Posted on 12 Mar 2005	0 76 9 3 vote total 88	0% 86% 10% 3%

**139: How many toys does your Kerry play with on a regular basis?**
None 1 or 2 3 to 10 More than 10 Posted on 5 Mar 2005	4 23 38 12 vote total 77	5% 30% 49% 16%

**138: How does your Kerry let you know he needs to go out and potty?**
By pawing/nudging/sitting/barking at the door By pawing/nudging /sitting/barking at me By doing something else By doing nothing-he thinks I'm psychic! Posted on 26 Feb 2005	27 34 17 13 vote total 91	30% 37% 19% 14%

**137: How long can your Kerry go between pit stops?**
Two hours or less Two to four hours Between four and eight hours More than eight hours Posted on 19 Feb 2005	5 15 36 51 vote total 107	5% 14% 34% 48%

**136: Where do you get most of your training information?**
Books and/or magazine Videos Trainer Web site Posted on 12 Feb 2005	38 1 56 16 vote total 111	34% 1% 50% 14%

**135: What is the primary purpose of training your Kerry?**
Having a better-behaved dog Preparation for entering formal competition Correction of a particular undesirable behavior Just for the fun of it Posted on 5 Feb 2005	52 7 3 6 vote total 68	76% 20% 4% 9%

**134: What is the primary reward for your dog during training?**
Praise only Physicalpatting, roughhousing, etc. Treats Other Posted on 29 Jan 2005	11 14 41 4 vote total 70	16% 20% 59% 6%

**133: Who in your family is the primary dog trainer?**
You Your spouse Your children Other Posted on 22 Jan 2005	65 6 3 1 vote total 75	87% 8% 4% 1%

**132: When traveling by car with your Kerry, how is he confined?**
In a crate With a seat belt Loose in the cabin He does not travel in the car Posted on 15 Jan 2005	20 23 35 2 vote total 80	25% 29% 44% 2%

**131: When your Kerry is excited, how high does he jump?**
Does not jump Less than a foot (30 cm) 2 feet (60 cm) More than 2 feet Posted on 8 Jan 2005	9 13 12 28 vote total 62	15% 21% 19% 45 %

**130: Do you feed your Kerry your food from your table?**
Yes, I always give him/her some of my food while I Yes, occasionally, but I try not to make it a habit. Yes, but I wait until I am done eating and then give him/her my leftovers. Never Posted on 1 Jan 2005	3 26 23 33 vote total 85	4% 31% 27% 39%

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