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Background/Home Information
From what source did you hear about our kennel?
Have you owned Dogs before?
Have you ever given up a dog to a shelter or pound?
Have you ever been charged with animal abuse or neglect?
Are there pets in your home now? Please list all pets currently in your household. Tell us about them:
What is your home situation like? (Apartment, Condo, Home, Rental) And how long have you rented/owned your current dwelling?
How many people live there?
Do you have kids? Are they under the age of 7? Are your children (if any) okay around dogs and other animals?
What is your occupation?
Do any members of your family have any types of allergies to dogs?
Do you have a fenced in Yard?
Do you mind a home check if possible or can you provide me with pictures of your home and the fenced in yard area?
If not, how will you provide security for your puppy/dog when it’s outside or when you're away?
Where will the dog live and/or spend most of its time?
How long will the dog be left alone each day?
Is there someone home during the day, or able to get home to” potty" a puppy?
Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the day?
Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the evening?
Where will you leave the dog when it’s alone?
Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this puppy?
Are you aware that German Shepherds are large dogs that shed (sometimes quite
profusely)?
Are you aware of the exercise, grooming, and training requirements of this breed?
Are you prepared to care of a dog for 10-15 years?
Have you read information about puppy/dog care?
Do you have all the equipment and a proper crate for this puppy? Please list what you have or will use with your puppy.
Breed Specifics
Have you owned a German Shepherd before?
Do all family members agree on the addition of a German Shepherd to the family?
Who are you purchasing the dog for?
What attracts you to this breed?
If you have never owned a German Shepherd before, have you been able to spend time with the breed to determine if it’s right for you?
What are your impressions of German Shepherds you have met in the past?
Are you familiar with the different lines of German Shepherds? Their differences
(strengths/weaknesses).
What is your primary interest in adding a German Shepherd to your home?
How do you intend to provide socialization for your new puppy?
What characteristics are critical to you in your selection of your new puppy? What characteristics are important but not absolute?
Training Options/Plans
Please list all plans for this dog:
Family companion_______ Conformation dog_________Breeding prospect __________
Obedience_____ Herding______ Schutzund/French Ring_____Pet therapy ______
Agility/flyball _______ Search and Rescue______ Tracking_________________Narcotic/Explosive
Detection______________Other___________________________________________________
What sort of working drive do you feel would mesh with your personality, i.e.,
hard, sharp, moderate, low? And why?
What sort of conformation (structure) are you looking for? Why?
What's your "realistic" goal for the puppy?
Are you interested in a puppy of a particular sex (M or F), or would you base
your decision on drive & conformation?
Please list any prior dog training experience, titles earned.
Are you prepared to commit to a minimum of basic obedience training under the
supervision of a professional?
Are you willing to attend group puppy training classes with this puppy/dog?
What trainers/books /videos/DVD’s do you admire, have read & follow? Why?
Who do you currently train with? At what level? What are your training goals?
What would happen if this puppy developed physical or behavioural problems that prevented them from meeting these goals?
Are you a member of any breed or competition clubs regional, national, or international?
Future Plans/Responsibilities
Are you are interested in breeding your dog?
If you answered yes to the above question please tell us why you may want to possibly breed your dog?
Are you willing to take full responsibility for all puppies produced by this dog?________ And at anytime if a situation arises that one of the owners of one of the puppies that you have placed or sold from any litter produced by this dog is no longer able to keep and care for it, would you be willing to take it back and find it another suitable home?
If you are seeking a pet puppy only, do you have a problem with your pet puppy
being sold on a spay/neuter contract?
What kind of relationship do you feel you should have with the breeder after
the purchase of your dog?
What do you expect from us as your puppy's breeder?
Are you willing to stay in close contact with us, openly discuss any training
or health problems you have, and agree to give us right of first refusal should
you be unable/unwilling to keep the dog?
Are you willing to keep us informed of your puppy's progress with regular updates
and photos?
Are you prepared to provide any necessary veterinary treatment, feed a high
quality food, license your German Shepherd as per your areas requirements and
never allow him/her to be a neighbourhood nuisance?
We use limited vaccinations - are you willing to follow our recommendations?
Is your vet? Are you willing to titer your dog yearly before vaccinating if
necessary?
What do you feed and why? Have you raised a healthy, normal puppy on this diet?
Are you willing to follow our feeding recommendations?
If you can think of anything on a more personal note that you'd like to add to this, I'd love to hear it. The idea behind these questions is that knowing the pups temperaments from day one, I may see different things in them than you and want to match the best suitable pup to you, your family and desires.
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