1. How were you
referred to us:
2. Why
are you choosing a Doberman?
3. Describe your dog history
(breeds owned, when owned, dog's purpose, titles earned, reason
you no longer have the dogs, etc.).
4. What
type of Doberman are you looking for?
(Sex, color, personality/temperament, size, show/performance or
pet quality, etc.)
5. What
qualities are important to you in a dog?
6. How
will you integrate a Doberman into your life? Mention
exercising the dog, feeding, dogs sleeping location,
where
the dog will stay during the day and during vacations, training
plans, veterinary care, where you will go for
puppy
classes, etc.
7. How
will you socialize your puppy?
8. What
kinds of activities will you do with your dog?
9. Describe any other animals who live in or outside of your home?
10. Do you
have a fenced yard? If you do, what type and how high?
Will the dog have access to the entire area?
If
not, are you planning to put in a fence before the puppy arrives or
within a reasonable time after attaining the
puppy?
11. How
will you exercise the dog and how often?
12. Describe your family members, children and their ages, other pets,
living environment (e.g. house, condo,
apartment, and yard), neighborhood (e.g. busy streets, nearby
parks), occupations, hobbies, etc.
13. Is
anyone in your home allergic to animals?
14. Is
anyone in the household ambivalent about getting a dog?
15. Who
will be the primary caregiver, or will the care be shared amongst
family members?
16. Would
you be willing to keep us informed of your puppy/dog's progress
throughout his/her life and notify us of
death
and cause?
17. Would
you be willing to have a home visit from us or a designated Doberman
person in your area?
18. Are
you willing to sign a puppy contract before buying the puppy?
19. All
puppies sold as "Pet Quality" will be sold on a Limited
Registration and must be spayed/neutered.
Will
this be a problem for you? (Note: We do not
recommend any dog be spayed or neutered before 18 months
of
age).
20. Are
you willing to agree never to sell or rehome a puppy from us,
and that it must come back to us if you do nor or
cannot
keep it for any reason during its entire lifetime? Do
you have any objections to this and if so, please explain.
The following
section is only for those requesting a show quality puppy
21. If
purchasing a show prospect, do you plan on taking your dog to
handling classes?
22. If
purchasing a show prospect, do you plan to use a professional
handler? If so, who?
23. Have
you previously finished an American Championship on a dog? If
so, what breed(s)?
24. Have
you ever put a performance title on a dog? If so, what breed(s)?
25. Would
you be willing to co-own a show quality dog? If not, please
explain.
