2008 Question of the Week (280-310)

- never
- occasionally
- most often
- always
Posted on 9 Aug 2008

20
26
25
13

24%
31%
30%
15%

- Use a commercially available tick remover tool
- Drop some mineral oil on the tick and wait
- Use regular tweezers
- Other method
Posted on 2 Aug 2008

18
47
52
16

14%
35%
39%
12%

- thunderstorms don’t bother him
- barks at every clap of thunder
- pants and whines during the storm
- trembles and tries to hide
Posted on 26 Jul 2008

45
12
6
32

47%
13%
6%
34%

- 1 to 5 (you really are depriving your Kerry)
- is on back seat
- rides in back of van or station wagon
- is wherever he wants to sit
Posted on 20 Jul 2008

28
20
22
34

27%
19%
21%
33%

- sits in the passenger seat
- is on back seat
- rides in back of van or station wagon
- is wherever he wants to sit
Posted on 9 Jul 2008

16
41
20
9

19%
47%
23%
10%

- No, it probably would not be safe for him, or other dogs, or people
- Yes, because he would stay close
- Yes, he is trained to come back when called
- Never tried it, or I don't want to risk it
Posted on 28 Jun 2008

18
16
32
29

19%
17%
34%
31%

- Never had them
- Yes, but we live with most of them
- Yes, and I had most of them removed by the vet
- Yes, and I remove most of them myself
Posted on 21 Jun 2008

25
29
23
9

29%
34%
27%
10%

- Leaves totally alone
- Chews off slowly
- Chews off immediately
- Don't know - never had a bandage on my kerry
Posted on 14 Jun 2008

31
18
10
20

39%
23%
13%
25%

- At least every few days
- Weekly
- Occasionally
- This is my first visit
Posted on 7 Jun 2008

66
36
9
0

59%
32%
8%
0%

- No
- No, but I would if I could find one in my area
- Yes, but it did not improve the condition
- Yes, and it helped
Posted on 31 May 2008

35
12
3
12

56%
19%
5%
19%

- Yes, we communicate periodically
- No, I only met her once
- I know the breeder by name only
- I do not know who bred my Kerry
Posted on 24 May 2008

65
15
3
7

72%
17%
3%
8%

- No, dead is dead
- No, dogs do not have souls, but people do
- Yes, dogs have souls that live in a different realm than people souls
- Yes, the souls of dogs and people will be reunited after death
Posted on 17 May 2008

17
5
5
64

19%
5%
5%
77%

- No
- Yes, he sleeps next to the bed
- Yes, he sleeps on the bed
- Yes, he sleeps on the bed, under the covers
Posted on 10 May 2008

9
51
50
2

8%
46%
45%
2%

- Barks during & after event
- Barking starts BEFORE I feel the earthquake
- No or little reaction
- No earthquakes
Posted on 3 May 2008

4
14
10
106

3%
10%
7%
79%

- a food treat
- a play toy
- a walk
- something else
Posted on 26 Apr 2008

33
16
34
5

38%
18%
39%
6%

- Every dog I've had has been incredibly special, but can't say I've yet had that "one in a million" dog.
- I have been lucky enough to have a "one in a million" dog, but it isn't a Kerry.
- I was lucky enough to have had a "one in a million" Kerry.
- I am lucky enough to currently be under the spell of a "one in a million" Kerry.
Posted on 19 Apr 2008

15

14

33
40

15%

14%

32%
39%

- the family dog
- special friend
- member of the family
- family member with extra privileges
Posted on 12 Apr 2008

3
8
30
31

4%
11%
42%
43%

- in general, male Kerries are more loving
- females are more loving
- it depends on the dog's temperament and not on its sex
- it depends on the person living with the Kerry
Posted on 5 Apr 2008

33
4
30
9

43%
5%
39%
10%

- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Posted on 30 Mar 2008

50
36
18
6

45%
33%
16%
5%

- Yes, but only at dog shows or performance events
- Yes, only at social events
- Yes, at both social events and shows
- No, I do not meet with any Kerries in my area
Posted on 22 Mar 2008

9
8
13
40

13%
11%
19%
57%

- price or brand
- nutritional quality & health concerns
- availability & convenience
- veterinary recommendation
Posted on 15 Mar 2008

0
66
1
3

0%
94%
4%
4%

- Yes, I've moved furniture or cut holes in the fence to allow my Kerry to see outside.
- Yes, I've done other things to allow my Kerry to look outside
- No I would not do crazy things like that.
- No, I've done the opposite: I moved furniture so my Kerry would NOT be able to look outside.
Posted on 8 Mar 2008

48

10
13
13

57%

12%
15%
15%

- Yes, "papers" are an indication of the quality of my Kerry
- No, "papers" don't mean anything, to me or the dog
- Yes, "papers" prove the commitment of the breeder to the breed
- Yes and no
Posted on 1 Mar 2008

12
25
32
6

16%
34%
42%
8%

- my parents and/or grand parents have (had) Kerries
- my children and/or grandchildren have (had) Kerries
- my siblings have (had) Kerries
- I'm the only one in my immediate family with Kerries
Posted on 23 Feb 2008

13
2
2
65

16%
2%
2%
79%

- yes
- I would have if it was shown in my area.
- I would have if I had the time.
- no, I don't care to watch dog shows on TV.
Posted on 16 Feb 2008

70
19
12
6

65%
18%
11%
6%

- buried the body
- had the body cremated
- left the body at the vet for disposal
- other (please vote and explain in comments on next page)
Posted on 9 Feb 2008

19
51
14
2

22%
59%
16%
2%

- Yes
- Yes, but only in very limited circumstances
- No
- No opinion
Posted on 2 Feb 2008

7
47
22
3

9%
59%
28%
4%

- Yes, and it is a problem
- Yes, but I can deal with it
- Yes, but only when appropriate
- He rarely barks
Posted on 26 Jan 2008

20
46
25
7

20%
47%
26%
7%

- Yes, Kerries stand up to the active lives of kids
- Yes, but both the dog and the child needs lots of training
- No, there is too much pray drive in Kerries to be trusted with children
- The situation is unpredictable, as it depends on the dog and the child
Posted on 19 Jan 2008

51
30
0

23

49%
29%
0%

22%

- resting quietly very close to you
- disturbing you for attention
- resting quietly in the same room, but not cuddled with you
- resting in favorite place or doing his own thing regardless of your location
Posted on 12 Jan 2008

46
7
31
6

51%
8%
34%
7%

- Yes, and I don't want it.
- No, I feel that it protects the animals
- Yes, but it is necessary to protect the animals
- No opinion
Posted on 5 Jan 2008

12
14
22
14

19%
23%
35%
23%