PUPPY Questionnaire

PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THESE QUESTIONS INTO A EMAIL – ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS AND SEND TO bonatoaussies@gmail.com

Name
Kennel
Address
Home phone
Cell
Email
Website

1. Who are you buying the puppy for?

2. Is it a surprise for someone?

3. Have you owned a dog before?

4. If yes to question 3 what breed(s)?

5. If yes to question 3 How long?

6. How many dogs in home now?

7. What are your plans for this pup? Ranch work, agility, fly ball, obedience, or pet? Have you ever competed or titled a dog previously? In what venue?

8. Why are you interested in an Australian Shepherd?

9. Do you have a preference for a male or female? Preference for color?

10. Have you ever returned a dog to a breeder or shelter? Why?

11. What is your understanding of the physical and mental breeds of an Australian shepherd (grooming exercise training?)

12. What other pets or livestock do you have?

13. How many are in your family? Children / ages?

14. Are you aware that Aussies are herding DOGs and may possibly try to “herd” you or your children, chase them and nip at their heels?

15. How many hours per day will the DOG be alone during the week?
On the weekend?

16. Where will this DOG spend its days?

In a crate inside
Loose inside
Tied up
Loose in a fenced yard
In a kennel run (size)
Loose outside without a fence
Basement or garage
Other (describe)

17. Where will the DOG spend it’s evenings?

In a crate inside
Loose inside
Tied up
Loose in a fenced yard
In a kennel run (size)
Loose outside without a fence
Basement or garage
Other (describe)

18. Where will this DOG sleep?

In a crate inside
Loose inside
Tied up
Loose in a fenced yard
In a kennel run (size)

Loose outside without a fence
Basement or garage
Other (describe)

19. Many living situations can change in the future, a move, a divorce/marriage, new baby, new job illness, etc. Have you thought about how this may affect your commitment this DOG. If any of these affect your situation, what arrangements would be made for this DOG? Remember that I will take ANY DOG back if you need to find another home for the DOG.

20. If you were to go on vacation, what arrangements would be made for the DOG?

Travel with you
Boarded at a vet/boarding facility
Pet sitter’s home
Friend/relative home
Home with someone checking on him
Other (describe)

21. How did you hear about us? Referral, Puppy Find, Internet?

Thank you for completing our questionnaire, we look forward to working with you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by e-mail, or phone. **Deposits are non-refundable