Puppy Questionnaire

This questionnaire is intended to assist in correctly matching the puppy to the proper household, and to be sure that prospective puppy buyers have completely considered all the aspects of owning an Aussie.

Our goal is a happy home for puppy and family for a lifetime.

* Name

Address

City

State

Zip

* Phone

* Email address

Please tell us about yourself

* Are you over 18 years of age? If not, does your parent or gaurdian support your aquisition of an Aussie?

Do you own or rent your home? How long have you resided there?

Do you have a fenced yard? If so, how large, and what type of fencing?

If no fence, how will you handle the puppies exercise and toilet duties?

Who is in your household (include number and ages of children)?

Do you own other dogs? If so, describe breed, sex, and age, and whether spayed/neutered.

If you own a dog(s) and/or cat(s) please give the name, address, and phone number of your veterinarian so that we may contact them for a reference.

Since we don't know you, please list the name, email, and phone number of one character reference:

Have you owned an Australian Shepherd before? If not, why did you choose this breed?

Are you aware of the excersise, grooming, and training requirements of this breed?

Are you prepared to commit to a minimum of basic obedience training under the supervision of a professional?

How do you intend to provide socialization for your new puppy?

How many dogs have you owned in the last ten years? If you have owned dogs in the last ten years that are not presently living with you, what happened to the dog(s) (be specific):

* How will your puppy live? (Inside or out? Where will he spend nights, days, and what how long will he be alone if you work?)

Tell us what you're looking for

What are you looking for in an Aussie?

* What characteristics are critical to you in your selection of your new puppy? What characteristics are important but not absolute?

List all plans for this dog: (Pet, Guard,Herding, Obedience, Breeding, Conformation, Agility, Other):

If you are looking for a performance/show prospect, have you ever competed in any area before (obedience, conformation, agility, herding, etc)?

If you are looking for a performance/show prospect, have you ever titled a dog in any of these areas? If more than one, how many?

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