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PUPPY BUYER QUESTIONNAIRE

 

Thank you for visiting us and and some of our dogs at Snowstar Kennels.

 If you are interested in one of our puppies, please complete the following questionnaire.   There are no right or wrong answers to these questions.  Please answer honestly.

Cut and paste this into an email and forward it to me at snowstar@snowstar-kennels.com   If you prefer, you may contact me at (902)675-2752 or cell (902)626-7696.

 

 Name:   


Address:   


City and Postal Code:


 Phone Number:


Email Address:


 

1.    Why have you decided to buy a Samoyed?

 2. What breeds of dogs have you owned in the past?

 3.  Do you currently own any other pets?   If so, what are the ages of these pets, have they always lived with you?  Are these other pets neutered?  What sex are these pets?

 4. Do you prefer a male or a female?  Why?

 5. Are you looking for a young puppy  _____________________; or, an older dog _______________________ .

 6. What is the most important reason for purchasing a Samoyed?  (please check all that apply to your situation)

            Family Companion                                             Show/Breed Potential              

            Obedience competition                                      Agility/Flyball Competition   

            Sledding/Weight Pulling                                      Pet Therapy

7.       Do all members in your family want a new puppy?  Is everyone willing to help out?

8.       Do any members of your family have any types of allergies?

 9.       Please describe your family to me.  Number of people, ages of children, is there usually someone home during the day? 

 10.  Do you live in a house or apartment, (if you rent a letter from your landlord will be required stating the dog will be allowed in your home). 

 11.  Is your yard completely fenced with secure fencing, if not, would you be willing to do so prior to bringing the puppy home? 

 12.  How will you be housing the puppy?  Dog run?  In the house? Crate?

 13.  Where will the puppy be kept while you are away from home?  Where will the puppy be sleeping at night?

 14.  Do you have a swimming pool?  Is it fenced off?

 15.  Have you thought about how you will housebreak the puppy?

 16.  Are there any obedience classes held in your area that you would be willing to attend?

 17.  Have you completed any CKC/AKC/UKC titles on other dogs?  If so, please explain

18.  Do you have a veterinarian?

19.  If this puppy is purchased for any reason other than a show/breed prospect, do you agree to have it spayed by  6 months of age or neutered no later than 1 year of age and submit to me a veterinarian certificate as proof of surgery for my records?

20.  Have you bred dogs before?  If yes, please explain  

21.  If you have bought other show puppies please list from whom they were purchased and could these breeders be used as a reference?

22.  If this is a show puppy will you be showing the dog yourself or hiring someone to show for you?  Who will do the grooming?

23.  Where did you hear about Snowstar Reg’d Kennels?

24.  Are you financially prepared for not only the cost of a puppy, but to have a veterinarian,  feed your puppy the best dog food, obedience or show classes, emergency surgeries, etc.)

25.  When you are away on family vacations, who will look after the dog?  

 

Please include the name, address and telephone number of your veterinarian as well as a close personal reference as an emergency contact.

  

Now is the time I would like you to ask me some questions.

 

 

 

 

Please send this back to me at your convenience and remember, for any questions you may have please contact me at

snowstar@snowstar-kennels.com

 

Thank you for your interest in a Snowstar puppy.  We look forward to speaking with you.

Margaret MacFadden

Snowstar Samoyeds    

 

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