Buyer Questionnaire
Prospective Puppy Buyer Questionnaire
To use this questionnaire, copy and paste the questionnaire into an e-mail message, then fill in your responses, and email to me.
As a breeder, my goal is to place each of my puppies in his or her “forever” home. The process I use to evaluate potential homes begins with the questionnaire below.
Each puppy is an individual. Just as no two children in a family are identical, no two puppies are exactly alike. Nor are any two prospective homes the same. During the first 8-9 weeks of the puppies’ lives, I will be observing and evaluating their physical and personality traits. And I will compare my observations to the information on each questionnaire to try to determine the most appropriate home for each puppy by matching the needs of each individual dog to each prospective owner’s lifestyle.
Therefore, the answers you provide in this questionnaire are vital in assisting me to match your home with the right puppy. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers. Some of the questions may seem personal; however, candor and honesty are very important—remember, you're asking me to trust you for the lifetime of the dog
Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Mobile Phone:
E-mail address:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Why do you want a dog?
Are you acquiring a dog for yourself or for someone else?
If for someone else, are they aware of your intentions, or is the dog to be a surprise?
Do you have children living with your or visiting regularly?
If yes, please note gender and ages.
Are you prepared to teach any resident or visiting children the proper way to conduct themselves around dogs?
How do others in your household (spouse/significant other, parents, children, etc.) feel about the addition of a Deerhound?
Who in your family will be primarily responsible for:
daily care of the dog
clean up
training
exercise
vet and food bills
How would you describe your household activity level?
Very quiet
Rather easygoing
Usually something going on
Lots of activity
How did you learn about Deerhounds?
Why do you want a Deerhound?
Have you considered other breeds?
If yes, what breed(s) and why?
For each dog you currently own, please list the following:
Name – Breed or mix – Sex – Age – Is pet spayed or neutered?
For each dog you have owned in the past 10 years, please list the following:
Name – Breed or mix – Sex – Age – Was pet spayed or neutered? – Why do you no longer own the animal?
Do you have other pets?
If yes, please list.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
Do you live in:
apartment
house
townhouse
other (describe)
In which type of area is your home located?
urban
suburban
rural
Do you have a fenced yard?
If yes, size of yard, type and height of fencing.
Have you ever used a crate in housetraining a puppy or dog?
Do you intend to use a crate for this dog?
If you have to be away from home for a few days and are unable to take the dog, what arrangements will you make to provide for his/her care?
In the event of emergency (e.g., hospitalisation, natural disaster, etc.), who would take care of your dog?
If you were to move, what would happen to your dog?
How do you envision a dog fitting into your home (schedule, indoor/outdoor activities, exercise, etc.)?
Where will the dog spend most of his/her time?
Where will the dog be when you are at home?
How long each day will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog be when you are away?
Where will the dog sleep?
YOUR INTERESTS/GOALS
Are you interested in a puppy, an older pup, or an adult dog?
Would you prefer to have a female or male dog?
Are you prepared to spay/neuter your dog, or are you interested in breeding?
Please describe any character attributes which are of particular importance to you in the puppy/dog you are seeking at this time?
GROOMING, EXERCISE, AND TRAINING
In addition to the normal routine at home, what activities will your Deerhound have?
Walk routinely with a family member
Go to classes
Compete in dog shows or performance events
Go to your place of business with you
Travel with you
Be a playmate for your children
Be a playmate/companion for other pets
Other (specify)
Do you belong to any dog or dog sports club(s)?
If yes, please list.
Have you ever trained a dog? Attended training classes?
If yes, please describe how you trained and what commands were taught.
How do you intend to obedience train your puppy? (On your own? With a club/trainer? What commands will you teach and what training methods will you use?)
Have you ever experienced any behavior problems with past or present pets?
If yes, how did you handle those problems?
OTHER
Please add any additional information or thoughts that you feel would help me to understand you as a potential Deerhound owner and the home you can offer the dog.
What questions do you have for me?
Contact Details
Aisha BiermanFrankston, VIC, Australia
Phone : 0451944533
Email : [email protected]