These are some questions to help me be sure that you will be getting a puppy that you are happy with. It is also to help me be assured that my puppies will be going to good homes. These questions are not meant to be judgmental in any way so please feel free to be candid in your responses.

DATE:______________________________________________________________________
Name_______________________________________________________________________
address_____________________________________________________________________
phone number________________________________________________________________
e-mail address________________________________________________________________

Why have you decided to buy a golden retriever

What breeds of dogs have you owned in the past

Do you currently own any other pets?

Have you ever had to put a dog to sleep.

Do you prefer a male or a female? Why?

If your first choice (male or female)  is not available would you be willing to take a puppy of the opposite sex or would you wait for another litter? The chances of getting a puppy from the litter you are interested in is greatly increased if you are flexible.

What type of personality are you looking for? (examples: couch potato, middle of the road, very active, independent, etc.)
Please be as detailed as possible.
 
 

Are you looking for: a young puppy________________  older puppy______________ older dog ___________________
 

What is the most important reason for purchasing a Golden Retriever (please check all   that apply):
    family companion__________  show dog________ breeding  prospects _______ obedience
    competition____hunting/field work___agility/flyball competition____pet therapy_____

How much do you expect to pay for a puppy?_________ Older dog?____________

Do the other members of your family also want to get a puppy?

Do any members of your family have any types of allergies to dogs?

Describe your family.

Ages of children in the home?

Do you live in a house/Apt._________If you rent have you checked with your landlord about getting
a dog?

Is your yard completely fenced with secure fencing?__________ If not would you be  willing to do so
before bringing home a new puppy/dog or build a secure run for the puppy/dog to be in when not being
safely supervised for its safety?

Do you have a swimming pool?______________ Is it fenced?_______________________________

How will you be housing your golden

Where would the puppy or dog be housed during the day if no one is home?
 

Have you thought about how you will housebreak your new puppy?
 

Will you be willing to go to obedience classes if needed?

Have you completed any AKC titles on other dogs? If so please describe.

Do you have a veterinarian?

When this puppy is purchased as a family companion and is not going to be bred, do  you  agree to have females spayed between 11 - 14  months of age
and boys neutered between 12 and 18 months of age and submit a veterinarian certificate to the breeder as proof of surgery?

Have you ever bred a dog/dogs before? If yes please elaborate.

If this is a show puppy are there references you would like to list? i.e.: Breeders, trainers vets etc.
 
 

If you have bought other show puppies please list from whom they were purchased.

If this is a show pup will you being showing yourself or hiring someone to show for you?

How did you here about our kennel?

EVERYTHING ELSE!!! This is the place where you can tell me everything else you would like to. The more the better!
 
 
 
 

Please send this back to me at your convenience. Either cut and paste this into an e-mail at kwohlferd@comcast.net send as an attachment or send by regular mail.  Feel free to call or e-mail with any questions or just to check in.