2007 Question of the Week (232-279)

**279: What do you and your Kerry do when you are housebound due to inclement weather?**
- Catch up on grooming - Trick training – fun stuff (“High Five”, “roll over”) - Serious training - competitive stuff (straight sits, heeling) - Other Posted on 29 Dec 2007	20 22 6 44	22% 24% 7% 48%

**278: How do you ease your dog's separation anxiety?**
- Leave interactive toys - Have neighbors/dog walker check in - A combination of the above - Other Posted on 22 Dec 2007	32 2 8 48	36% 2% 9% 53%

**277: Have your Kerries had persistent GI (gastro-intestinal) problems?**
- Yes, three or more have had persistent problems - One or two had ongoing problems - None have had problems that weren't easily dealt with - Other Posted on 15 Dec 2007	2 35 61 11	2% 32% 56% 10%

**276: When your dog responds negatively to someone, do you-**
- Try to calm the dog and encourage him to make peace with the person - Simply control the dog and be polite - Control the dog, and be very wary - Other Posted on 8 Dec 2007	18 38 30 16	18% 37% 29% 16%

**275: Is your Kerry registered?**
- Yes, with the official registry in my country (i.e. AKC, CKC) - Yes, with another registry - No - I don't know Posted on 1 Dec 2007	82 2 11 4	82% 2% 11% 4%

**274: How does your Kerry react to cats?**
- enjoys their company - tolerates them - wants to chase them - would probably chase and kill them Posted on 24 Nov 2007	19 11 47 29	18% 10% 44% 27%

**273: Is your Kerry a trash diver?**
- Yes, he gets into the trash can whenever he has an opportunity - Yes, but there is no way he could - I trained him not to get into the trash can - No, he's not interested Posted on 17 Nov 2007	22 12 10 41	26% 14% 12% 48%

**272: Why did you visit this web site today?**
- to see what's new - I'm a Kerry owner and I am looking for specific information - I don't own a Kerry, but I am investigating the breed - to find general dog-related information Posted on 10 Nov 2007	69 8 1 2	86% 10% 1% 3%

**271: Do you watch conformation dog shows on TV?**
- never - rarely - only when a Kerry is in the Best in Show competition - whenever I can Posted on 3 Nov 2007	12 32 6 70	10% 27% 5% 58%

**270: How often do you treat your Kerry for fleas and ticks?**
- I use preventatives on a regular basis year-round - I use preventatives on a seasonal basis - I use preventatives and treatment only when needed - I don't use any preventatives or treatments Posted on 27 Oct 2007	26 27 18 12	31% 33% 22% 14%

**269: What was the reason for your oldest Kerry's most recent vet visit?**
- skin allergies - ear infections - benign tumors - other Posted on 20 Oct 2007	6 8 28 64	6% 8% 26% 60%

**268: When was the last time you took your oldest Kerry to the vet?**
- in the last month - two to four months ago - five months to a year ago - more than a year ago Posted on 13 Oct 2007	33 15 15 7	47% 21% 21% 10%

**267: What group is the biggest threat to your quiet enjoyment of your Kerry?**
- Federal, state, and local government - Home owners associations and landlords - Animal rights groups - AKC and other dog clubs Posted on 29 Sep 2007	28 26 22 4	35% 33% 28% 5%

**266: Does your community limit the number of dogs you are allowed to have?**
- No - Yes, the limit is 5 or more - Yes, the limit is 4 - Yes, the limit is 3 or less Posted on 22 Sep 2007	45 0 8 33	52% 0% 9% 38%

**265: How serious a threat is your government to your quiet enjoyment of your Kerry?**
- Not a threat at all - A minor but manageable threat - A serious threat - An extremely serious threat Posted on 15 Sep 2007	80 32 14 8	60% 24% 10% 6%

**264: Do you have a paid subscription to a dog magazine?**
- No - Yes, one - Yes, two - More than two Posted on 8 Sep 2007	44 24 11 9	50% 28% 13% 10%

**263: How often does your Kerry need its nails trimmed?**
- Never, they wear down naturally - Once each year - Once every three months - More often Posted on 1 Sep 2007	23 3 27 44	24% 3% 28% 45%

**262: How serious a threat are animal rights groups, such as PETA and ALF to your enjoyment of your Kerry?**
- Not a threat at all - A minor but manageable threat - A serious threat - An extremely serious threat Posted on 25 Aug 2007	45 18 12 10	53% 21% 14% 11%

**261: Do you allow the public to pet your Kerry?**
- Yes, anybody who asks can pet my dog. - Yes, but only after I explain how to approach my Kerry. - Only when I have a good impression about this person. - No Posted on 18 Aug 2007	64 20 17 3	62% 19% 16% 3%

**260: Of the 4 places listed, what is the most unusual place you have taken your Kerry?**
- a restaurant - a store or bank - a church - a wedding Posted on 11 Aug 2007	36 66 12 6	30% 55% 10% 5%

**259: How does your Kerry behave on the grooming table?**
- no problem! - allows most grooming procedures - it is a problem, but eventually it gets done - forget it! Posted on 4 Aug 2007	49 25 7 0	60% 31% 9% 0%

**258: How satisfied are you with your selection of the Kerry as your breed?**
- completely satisfied, I would get a Kerry again - some dissatisfaction - very disappointed, but hope for a better Kerry next time - I will never have a Kerry again Posted on 28 Jul 2007	87 9 0 2	89% 9% 0% 2%

**257: My Kerry and I live...**
- on a farm - in a house with a yard - in a condo or apartment with a small yard - in a condo or apartment without a yard Posted on 21 Jul 2007	4 87 3 7	4% 86% 3% 7%

**256: How does you Kerry eat?**
- Calmly eats the entire bowl when it is given to him. - Is free fed and therefore eats throughout the day. - Occasionally skips a meal for no apparent reason. - Would eat until he explodes. Posted on 14 Jul 2007	36 8 30 8	44% 10% 37% 10%

**255: How often do you see a Kerry in public (excluding dog shows or Kerry friends)?**
- a couple of times per year - every few years - even more rarely - never Posted on 7 Jul 2007	11 26 30 44	10% 23% 27% 40%

**254: How does your Kerry greet house guests?**
- pays no, or little attention - barks to let me know, but calms down when I open the door - barks until the guests are settled in the house - it is a problem and I need to put him in another room Posted on 30 Jun 2007	1 35 56 9	1% 35% 55% 9%

**253: Does your Kerry prefer elevated food or water bowls?**
- Prefers lower water and food bowls - Prefers elevated water and food bowls - No preference - Don't know-never tried to find out Posted on 23 Jun 2007	6 21 14 40	7% 26% 17% 49%

**252: Has your Kerry ever attacked another PERSON?**
- No - Yes, but minor damage - Yes, and drew blood - Yes, and required medical attention Posted on 19 Jun 2007	62 5 0 2	90% 7% 0% 3%

**251: How does your Kerry handle a delicious morsel of food/treat?**
- Gobbles it down immediately - Prances around the house with it for a while - Hides it for later - Tosses it around, play bows at it, pounces on it, or otherwise has some fun with it before consumption Posted on 26 May 2007	81 6 4 6	84% 6% 4% 6%

**250: How frequently do you do training exercises with your oldest Kerry?**
- Daily - Weekly - Monthly - Never, at least not since it was a young dog Posted on 19 May 2007	60 14 12 14	60% 14% 12% 14%

**249: If you had Kerries before, how old was your last Kerry when it died?**
- less than 9 years - 9-11 years - 12-14 years - above 14 years Posted on 10 May 2007	12 17 19 13	20% 28% 31% 21%

**248: How does your Kerry react to the application of medication?**
- He usually realizes I'm helping him with a medical problem - He usually is cooperative with the application of the medication - He usually fusses, but I can still manage - He fights and it is a big problem applying medication Posted on 27 Apr 2007	18 46 20 2	21% 53% 23% 2%

**247: Does your Kerry have warts and if so how did you treat them?**
- No - Yes, but they are not a problem - Yes, and they are surgically removed - Yes, and they are removed another way Posted on 21 Apr 2007	60 30 14 6	55% 27% 13% 5%

**246: How do you celebrate your Kerry's birthday?**
- a party with other dogs and people - an extra treat or something special for dinner - a dog toy or chew toy as a gift - an extra hug Posted on 14 Apr 2007	8 54 38 24	6% 44% 31% 19%

**245: Has your dog been affected by the recent dog food recall?**
- Yes, and my dog got sick - Yes, and switching to other food was a problem - Yes, but it was easy to switch foods - No Posted on 7 Apr 2007	1 3 3 89	1% 3% 3% 93%

**244: Among the items listed, what is your Kerry most protective or possessive about?**
- food bowl - collar and/or leash - toys - people Posted on 31 Mar 2007	18 4 26 31	23% 5% 33% 39%

**243: How does your Kerry react to a vacuum cleaner?**
- He attacks it - He tolerates it, and moves out of the way - He is annoyed by it - He is petrified with fear Posted on 24 Mar 2007	22 46 20 11	22% 46% 20% 11%

**242: How do you clean your Kerry's teeth?**
- Brush and toothpaste - Scale yourself - Raw bones - Vet does it, when needed Posted on 17 Mar 2007	35 16 26 23	35% 16% 26% 23%

**241: How often do you play games with your Kerry?**
- Never - Rarely - Often - It's part of the daily routine Posted on 10 Mar 2007	1 4 27 66	1% 4% 28% 67%

**240: What supplements do you add to your dog's diet?**
- Vitamins, minerals, and/or herbs - Fats and oils - Both - Neither Posted on 3 Mar 2007	23 17 12 53	22% 16% 11% 50%

**239: How does your Kerry feel about getting dressed up for holidays or other special occasions?**
- He loves it. - He puts up with it. - He hates it. - It depends on the attire/costume. Posted on 24 Feb 2007	11 32 36 18	11% 33% 37% 19%

**238: Do you sing to your Kerry Blue?**
- Yes, lullabies - Yes, country & western - Yes, whatever is on my mind - No, I don’t sing to my Kerry Posted on 17 Feb 2007	4 1 49 35	5% 1% 55% 39%

**237: How did you meet your first Kerry?**
- While going for a walk - My parents had Kerries - At a dog show - Elsewhere Posted on 10 Feb 2007	6 9 30 63	6% 8% 28% 58%

**236: What part of your Kerry's body is he most sensitive about?**
- His facial hair - His ears - His paws - His tail Posted on 3 Feb 2007	18 26 30 12	21% 30% 35% 14%

**235: Does your Kerry like to be cuddled?**
- He asks to be hugged - He likes it when I choose to hug him - He tolerates hugs - He prefers no hugs Posted on 27 Jan 2007	51 18 19 6	54% 19% 20% 6%

**234: How did you depart from your last Kerry?**
- I gave him to a shelter or rescue group - I placed him in another home - He died at the vet - He died at home Posted on 20 Jan 2007	0 4 74 24	0% 4% 73% 24%

**233: What does your Kerry drink?**
- Water is his only choice - Likes also carbonated soft drinks, iced tea or other cold drinks occasionally - Likes also coffee, tea or other lukewarm drinks occasionally - Other or all Posted on 13 Jan 2007	77 1 4 8	86% 1% 4% 9%

**232: How does your Kerry feel about wearing cold-weather clothing when going outside in winter?**
- He loves it - He puts up with it - He hates it - He does not wear cold-weather clothing Posted on 6 Jan 2007	12 35 2 47	13% 36% 2% 49%

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