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Puppy Questionnaire

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~Please fill out,and return to us either my mail or email so we can see if our puppies suit you and which puppy would suit you best~
*All potential puppy buyers are required to fill out this form*

We at Appleridge believe that your best friend should not be chained as a permanent means of keeping your dog at home.   Please invest in a kennel or crate to allow for your pets safety while your away and don't feel house freedom is your thing. 

* Please copy & paste and send back to us!*

Full Name(s):

Email(s):

Telephone(s):

Address1:

Address2:

City & Prov/State:

Postal Code/ZIP:

Country:

1) Do you Own or Rent your residence:

2) #Adults:

3) #Children & Ages(at home), Grandchildren if they frequent your residence:

4) Do you or any member of your family have allergies(to what)?:

5) Primary Caregiver of Puppy?:

6) Have you had a German Shepherd Before?:

7) Have you ever owned a large breed before?

8) Have you ever given a dog to a rescue organization or shelter?

9) Why do you want a German Shepherd?:

10) Have you researched the breed?:

11) What kind of research have you done?

12) When do you want a puppy? 

13) Temperament of dream dog?

14) What do you estimate it would cost to feed your puppy monthly?

15) If you were to lose your job tomorrow, how would you care for your puppy?

16) If you had to leave town, what would you do with your puppy?

17) What traits are most important in your next companion?  

             1 extremely important - 7 least important

1    2    3    4    5    6   7   Size ( lbs or height)

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Looks ( type, colour, structure)

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Temperament:

                                        (Breeding Standard) Logical, Aloof, Loyal, Trainable,Versatile, Stable

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Trainability

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Breeding / Pedigree

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Health

1    2    3   4    5    6   7   Breeding for Friendliness ( animal and human)

 ****          If size is important, what size would you consider ideal?

a) large ( 80 - 100 lbs +)      b) medium size (70- 80 lbs)   c) medium-smaller ( 50- 70 lbs)

18) What sex of puppy are you interested in?

19) What colour of pup?  Black & Tan   / Black & Red  / Black & Cream  / BI (very dark) /  Black

20) Do you have a fenced yard?:

21) Would you consider an older dog?:

22) Would you consider older puppy( 3 -18 mths)?:

23) Would the puppy/dog primarily spend time indoors or outdoors?:

24) Will this puppy be a companion?:

25) Do you want to show?:

26) Will you enroll in obedience?:

27) Alone how long per day(hours):

28) How many walks per day?:

29) Sleeping Arrangements:

30) What are your current Pet (s)?:

31) Pet Type/Ages/Sex/Neutered/Spayed:

32) Will you Spay/Neuter This Puppy?:

33) Prior Breeder:

34) Will the pup/dog chained ?

35) Will you provide References?

36) What do you expect from the breeder of your new puppy?

37)Are you planning to breed?

38) Will you be teaching any form of aggression training?:

38) I f requested would you provide pictures of living arrangements for the dog?

39)How did you hear about us?

40) What type of temperament are you looking for?

41)What would you rate your activity level and how much would you include the dog in?

42)How much time do you have to properly maintain your dog(grooming, bathing, clipping nails etc)?

43) Have you ever had any cruelty to animal charges?:

44) Have you ever bred a dog(any breed)?:

43) Where will this dog be kept when no one is home?

Thank you for answering this questionnaire. If you are unsue how to answer a question, please simply ask us to define the question, for your better understanding.  We are always glad to discuss any concerns you may have about the adoption process as well as protecting your privacy with regards to your answers to the above questions. 

dogs@appleridgekennels.ca

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