Questionnaire for prospective Puppy/Dog Owners


Thank you for inquiring about our Golden Retrievers. We are dedicated "fanciers" who participate in various dog related events. We breed occasionally to produce what we believe to be quality Golden Retrievers that conform to the breed standard, are intelligent, and able to do what the golden was meant to do - Retrieve.

Through competitions, membership in both the local and national Golden Retriever Club, as well as memberships in All-breed, and obedience clubs we are exposed to other points of view, educational programs, updated rules and regulations and more importantly have an opportunity to share concerns, information and ideas with other concerned and knowledgeable dog people.

When we have litters, puppies that we are unable to keep or place in show homes are sold to loving committed pet homes. We do our best to screen the owners to ensure a good match between the puppy and the buyer. Before the puppy leaves our home, it has been well care for and socialized. The puppy does not go to it's new owner as a trained, well-mannered finished product. It is up to the puppy buyer to complete the job we have started. The new owner is responsible for the further development of the puppies personality, through structured discipline, training, guidance, and love. In an effort to ensure that our puppies are going to receive the love and care they will require throughout their lives, we ask all potential buyers to complete, sign, and return the attached questionnaire. However, completing and returning the questionnaire does not guarantee that you will be approved as a possible owner.

All of our pet puppies are sold on a Limited Registration which means that if the dog is bred, the resulting offspring will not be recognized or registerable with the AKC. As much as possible we attempt to evaluate each puppies personality by observing them during their development. And as much as possible we attempt to match the puppy to the buyer to produce the best fit of puppy and family. Therefore, you will not be able to pick which puppy you desire until the day they are ready to go home.

Prior to taking the puppy home you will be given information on training and care of your puppy and a list of the proper equipment and supplies to obtain prior to bringing your puppy home, a copy of the pedigree and a sample copy of our sales agreement. At the time you purchase your puppy you will all be given a completed sales agreement (which you must sign), AKC papers, our health records, and a health certificate from our veterinarian as well as any additional information that we feel may be needed.



Questionnaire for Prospective Puppy/Dog Owners

Name: Phone:

Address: Occupation:

How did you find us?(Referral from another buyer, local dog federation, local golden club etc.)

Why are you interested in the Golden Retriever Breed?:

Are you familiar with the history of the Golden Retriever Breed? What their initial purpose was?

Have you ever owned or trained a dog in the past?

If yes, what became of them: (deceased, sold, gave away, why and age)

Do you prefer a male or female? Why?

If a puppy of your desired sex is not available would you consider a puppy of the opposite sex?

For what purpose(s) are you interested in a Golden Retriever?

Family Pet - Obedience - Conformation - Field - Hunting - Breeding - Other

Do you have children? If yes, what ages?

If you have children over the age of 7, have you considered who will care for the dog if/when they go to college?

Do all of the family members want a dog? If No, who doesn't want the dog and why?

Do any family members have allergies to dogs?

Is any member of your family disabled in any way?

If yes, what provisions if any do you plan to make to accommodate both the needs of your family member and the puppy/dog?

Have you considered or made provisions for care of the dog, should you become disabled or in any way be unable to provide for the dog, other than by returning it to us? Please describe what provisions you intend to make for the dog

Are you aware that Golden Retrievers are Large dogs (females 50 - 75 lbs, males 70 - 95 lbs) that shed (sometimes quite profusely)?

Will someone be home with the dog during the day?

If no, usual # of hours away from home?

Where will the dog be kept during the day? Night?

Do you have a securely fenced yard? Kennel run?

Please Describe:

Who will be responsible for the primary care and training of the dog?

Are you willing to attend group training classes with the dog?

How do you plan to housebreak your puppy? (Crate, paper, other)

Are you aware that the average life span of a Golden Retriever is 10 - 12 years, and that geriatric dogs (age 7 and over) often require more frequent veterinary care? And are you willing to invest your time and be committed to caring for the dog's needs for his or her lifetime?

Do you plan to spay or neuter this dog? If no, why not?

If you do not plan to spay or neuter, how do you intend to prevent unwanted pregnancies in your female or the unintended use of your male?

Are you aware that if you spay a female dog before the first time they come into season that you virtually eliminate the risks of any reproductive cancers? And that if allowed to come into season as few as 2 times that the risk of the females developing a mammary tumor goes up to 1 in 4 regardless of whether she is subsequently spayed? Are you also aware that female dogs are prone to any number of pregnancy and whelping related disorders that can endanger her life? Are you aware that intact male dogs are prone to develop testicular and/or prostate cancer as they age?

Name, Address, and phone number of you veterinarian.

Have you ever given up a dog to a shelter or pound? if so, why?

What type of personality are you looking for in your dog?

How would you describe your family lifestyle?

What type(s) of family recreation do you enjoy?

How do you usually spend your vacations?

How will the dog be cared for if you go away?

Name/address/telephone number for 2 references:

Ref 1: Name

Address

Telephone Number


Ref 2: Name

Address

Telephone Number


If there is any additional information that you feel would be helpful, please feel free to add additional pages or to write it on the bottom or back of these pages.

Did you read, and do you know, understand and agree that completing this questionnaire does not guarantee that you will be approved as a potential buyer Yes No Your Initials:

Signed: Date:





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