Startop Labradors Puppy Questionnaire
Thank you for visiting Startop Labradors!
We are very selective to whom we sell a dog to. If you would like to be considered for one of our puppies,
please feel free to cut and paste this page to an email, fill out the questionnaire and we will get back to you promptly.
The purpose of these questions is to help us get to know you better and make sure our puppies will go to responsible,
loving, and happy homes.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Email Address:
Best Time to Call:
Occupation:
HOUSING / LANDLORD INFORMATION
Do you own or rent your home?
Do you live in a: House, Apartment , Townhouse , Other:
If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep a dog?
**Landlords Permission must be obtained!**
How long have you lived at this address?
FENCE / YARD / CRATE INFORMATION
Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog?
Do you have a kennel run?
Describe fence or kennel run - type, height and size:
If no fence or kennel run how will you handle the dogs exercise and toilet needs?
Do you have a suitable dog crate?
If no, are you willing to purchase one?
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
How many adults in the house hold?
How many children in the household?
Age and gender of children:
Is everyone in your household in agreement on getting a new pup?
Are any members of you household allergic to animals?
Please describe your lifestyle: active, passive or in-between?
Who in the household will have the main responsibility of caring for this dog?
How many hours a day will the dog be alone?
Where will the dog stay when you are not home?
Where will dog sleep at night?
Do you plan on keeping this dog primarily, indoors or outdoors?
Where will the dog stay when outdoors?
A. free in fenced yard
B. kennel
C. tied to something
D. roaming free
D. other
OTHER ANIMAL INFORMATION
Do you own other dogs?
Spayed / Neutered?
Please list breed, size, and gender of each:
Do you own cats?
If yes, how many?
Any other animals?
If yes, please describe:
How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years?
If none, have you ever owned and cared for a dog?
If you do not still own the dog(s), please describe what happened to it (them). Please be specific.
Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder?
If so, what were the circumstances?
Have you ever given a pet away?
If so what were the circumstances?
Have you ever taken a pet to the pound or shelter?
If so, what were the circumstances?
Have you owned a Labrador Retriever before?
Why did you choose this breed?
Will this dog be a …
A.
Pet/Companion/Family Member
B. Hunting/Field Dog
C. Show/Conformation
D. Agility
E. Breeding Stock
F. Therapy/Special Needs Dog
G. Search and Rescue Working Dog
H. Combination of above (please explain)
I. Other (please explain)
Will you be attending any training classes?
Do you have a regular vet?
If yes, what is his/her:
Name:
Phone:
Address:
May I call for a reference?
PREFERENCES
At what age would you like to get the puppy (8 weeks is the absolute minimum)?
What is your ideal time frame to bring your puppy home (now, within the next month, 6 months from now, etc.)?
Are you willing to add your name to a waiting list for the ideal puppy?
SEX - I would like a Female, Male or no preference:
COLOR - I would prefer a Yellow, Chocolate, Black or no preference (please include a 2nd choice if you are flexible):
Have you considered an older dog or older puppy instead of an 8 week old puppy?
If so, what is your maximum age limit?
Do you plan on breeding this dog?
If so why?
If breeding is in your plans, do you agree to a co-ownership or limited registration until I am satisfied the dog has had all necessary clearances and is good breeding stock?
If you are not going to show in conformation or breed your dog, do you agree to spay or neuter it between the age of 9 and 18 months?
GENERAL INFO
Do you understand that Labrador Retrievers are social dogs that thrive in a family situation, given ample exercise, playtime, and training?
Do you understand that having a puppy is a big responsibility and commitment to the dog for the duration of its life (8 to 15 years)?
Do you understand that when you bring a new puppy into your home you can expect to lose sleep the first few nights because the pup will cry, wine, and bark a lot?
Do you understand that it will need to go outside every 4 to 6 hours overnight to relieve itself the first few weeks until it can hold it through the night?
Do you agree to take the dog to a vet regularly and as needed to keep the dog healthy and current on all vaccinations?
Do you agree that if for any reason you can no longer keep the dog anytime during it's life, to return it to Startop Labradors and receive no refund or replacement for the dog?
How did you hear about us, Breeders.net, Puppydogweb, AKC website, National Labrador Club website, friend or family member?
Do you have any additional questions that have not already been answered by the extensive information available on our website?
Is there any additional information you would like to add?
Thank you for investing this time in your search for
a new puppy.
Remember
- no matter who you choose to adopt your new puppy from, make sure they
are a reputable breeder.
PLEASE NEVER BUY FROM A PET STORE!!!!!!!
Please feel free to check out the following links for information regarding puppy mills:
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/puppymil.html
http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/get_the_facts_on_puppy_mills/index.html
http://www.turner.com/planet/promotions/puppies/prisoners.html