TUNDRA ICE
SAMOYEDS
Puppy Questionnaire
Samoyeds are wonderful
additions to a family; they will provide a lifetime of companionship and love
for the right owners. This breed
has unique characteristics and habits.
As a responsible breeder, it is important that I do my best to ensure
that the needs of my Samoyeds are met and that I do my best to place the right
puppy in the home that is most suited to his/her individual characteristics and
needs.
Please take a few moments to
respond to these questions, as they will serve as a starting point for
discussion.
Name: Address: E-Mail Address: Phone Number/s:
1.
Have you owned or spent
time with a Samoyed before? When?
2.
Are you aware of the
grooming and shedding that comes with owning a Samoyed?
3.
What other dogs have
you had in the past?
a. Do you still have those dogs?
b. If not, what happened to the dog/s?
4.
What other pets live in
your household? (birds, rabbits, cats, ferrets, etc.)
5.
Are your pets trained
to use a crate or kennel?`
a. Are you willing to train a puppy to use a crate?
6.
Do you have a yard for
a dog to exercise?
a. Is the yard fully fenced? Is a portion of your yard fenced? Do you have a kennel run? If you do not, would you consider one of these options?
b. How would your neighbors react to barking dogs?
7.
Do you own or
rent? If renting, are pets
allowed? If you live in a town
home are you aware of the weight limits set by your association?
8.
Do you anticipate that
your new puppy would mostly live indoors or outdoors?
9.
Do you travel a lot?
a. What arrangements would you make for a pet when you
travel? (We will be available to
puppy sit)
10.
Do you have small
children living with you, or visiting frequently?
11.
Is your family very
active outside the home?
12.
Is anyone in your home
allergic to dogs?
13.
Would you be willing to
take your pet to a basic obedience course and/or puppy kindergarten class in
your community?
14.
Are you in favor of
spaying or neutering at an appropriate age?
15.
Are you willing to
allow Tundra Ice Samoyeds to visit your home prior to purchasing the puppy?
16.
What other, if any,
family members are in your household?
a. Are they in favor of a puppy?
b. Who will be primarily responsible for the care of
your puppy?
17.
What are
characteristics of a dog that you would like to see in your home?
Please
list 2-3 friends or professional references that are familiar with you and the
way you care (or would care, if this is your first dog. Remember that we will be available to
assist you at any time and will respond to any questions you have throughout
the lifetime of your puppy) for your animals:
Name: Address/E-mail: Phone:
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3.