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PUPPY QUESTIONAIRE
The following questions are being asked of you so that the right puppy and the right placement of each puppy is made by bringing the various requirements of both the puppy and the new owner(s) into perspective, before a choice is made. I hope you will agree that the animal's welfare must be my foremost consideration in considering a placement. Please answer the following questions as completely as you can:
Name: Street address: City and State: Phone: e-mail: Referred by:
The Miniature Schnauzer How did you hear about this breed? How many individuals of this breed are you acquainted with?
How long have you been involved with Miniature Schnauzers?
What educational materials have you read? What do you expect the activity level of this breed to be: Please select one. Very high High Moderate Below average About You
Who will be the primary care giver? Do you have any other animals?: Cat Ferret Bird Another dog
How long have you lived at this address?
Do you rent or own?
If you rent, does the lease allow pets?
Type of dwelling: Please select one. House Loft Condominium Apartment Mobile Home
Where will your next dog live? Can you send photos? Do you have any of the following? Pool Pond Backyard Front Yard Inside Patio
How many hours a day will the puppy be kept outside? How will the puppy be confined when outside? Do you have a dog-proof fenced yard or suitable pen? Do your neighbors have dogs? Yes No
Where will the puppy be kept during the night? Where will the puppy be kept during the day? Is anyone home during the day? How many hours on the average will the puppy be left alone? Will there be someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day?
How often would you plan to walk your dog? Please select one. Twice daily Twice a week Weekly Monthly I rather prefer to keep the schnauzer to remains inside
What kind of floor surfaces will the dog be on in the house? Have you ever house trained a dog before? Do you have any children? If yes, what are their ages. Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals? Are you interested in a male or female puppy? Please select one. Male Female No Preference At what age do you wish to get the puppy? Have you considered an older dog instead of a puppy?
Will you be attending any training classes? If yes, at what age will you start, which activities or competitions are you interested in, who is the trainer? Are you interested in showing the dog in the conformation ring?
Are you interested in competition or performance events such as obedience, agility, hunting, herding? Please select one. Not interested Interested Moderate Below average
Do you plan to keep your miniature schnauzer on any of the following? Heartworm prevention monthly Heartworm prevention injection Front line or other anti-flea product Would like more information on using these products Do you intend to breed the dog? Yes No
Do you understand the difference between an AKC limited registration and a full registration?
What are your feelings about pet overpopulation? Why do you think a back-yard-breeder breeds a litter of puppies? Why do you think a puppy-miller breeds a litter of puppies? Why do you think a show breeder breeds a litter of puppies? Previous Experience Have you ever owned a dog before?
Name, address and phone number of your veterinarian:
What breeds past and present? Include size, variety and coat. How many dogs do you own? What happened to your last dog? How long did your last pet live? What were the circumstances of its' death? 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 a pound or shelter? If so, what were the circumstances?
Have you ever shown a dog to it's championship?
Have you shown a dog to any performance titles? What is your goal with this puppy?
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.