How to pick the ideal owner?
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References are always a good idea to get from the people, References from their vet if they had previous dogs, references from friends etc..
When I got Riot, I had to fill out a huge form asking a bunch of questions about previous dogs we've had etc etc. I had also Emailed Riots breeder two years prior to getting Riot.. I wanted a specific pup from the stud she had available
Riots daddy
When I got Riot, I had to fill out a huge form asking a bunch of questions about previous dogs we've had etc etc. I had also Emailed Riots breeder two years prior to getting Riot.. I wanted a specific pup from the stud she had available
Riots daddy With our pups, some people think it is easier to adopt a human baby then one of our fur babies.
I am actually thinking of doing up a questionaire to email out for people to complete. There is such o long waiting list for Elkhounds here because they are considered rare.
Does anyone else use a questionaire that I could make changes to?
I am actually thinking of doing up a questionaire to email out for people to complete. There is such o long waiting list for Elkhounds here because they are considered rare.
Does anyone else use a questionaire that I could make changes to?
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Puppy Placement Questionnaire
Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me place the right puppy with you. If you feel that additional information would be helpful, please attach a supplement to the questionnaire. All information will be kept confidential. Thank you for your cooperation and interest.
NAME___________________________ Date: _________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________
CITY: _______________ ST: ____ ZIP: _____
HOME PHONE: _____________
BUSINESS PHONE: ____________________
EMAIL: __________________________
How did you first learn about the Vizsla? Why would you like to own one?
Do you prefer: ___ Male ____ Female ____ No preference
What is your interest in purchasing this puppy (check all that apply):
_______ Family companion ______ Conformation (show ___ Field Trials
_____ Obedience ___ Personal Hunting ___ Breeding
____ Agility ___ Flyball ___ Other
Do you have any pets now? Yes
If so, what kind?
What was the breed of your last dog if you had one? _________________________________________________
If you have previously owned dogs, please tell me something about them, what they were like, where you got them and, if they are no longer with you, what happened to them?
What did you like best about them?
What did you like least?
How many people live in your household?
Do you have children and, if so, what are their ages?
Where will your dog spend most of his time when he is at home with you?
___ Crate ___ Yard ___ Free in the family residence
___ Restricted area of our home ___ Outside kennel ___ Other
Is someone in your household home during the day? My mother is home all day.
If not, where will your dog be kept while you are out?
Do you you have an outside kennel run or enclosed/fenced yard?
If so, approx size:
Do any family members have allergies to dogs?
Do all family members want a new puppy?
What hobbies and activities do you and your family members enjoy and will your dog participate in any of these?
Do you live in a: ___ House ____ Condo ____ Apartment Other, please specify: ___________________
Do you rent or own your residence? Own
If you rent, does your lease allow you to have pets? ____ Yes ____ No
Is there a size or number restriction? ________________________
Are you willing to take this dog to socialization and obedience classes so that he will become an enjoyable companion and canine good citizen?
Who will train this dog?
Have you, or anyone in your family, ever completed an AKC title in:
____ Obedience ____ Field ____ Conformation ____ Tracking ____ Other
Have you achieved canine titles from other organizations such as NAVDHA? No
Are you committed to care for this dog and its needs for its lifetime?
Have you ever euthanized a dog?
If so, why? ___________________________________________
What type of personality are you looking for in a dog?
Are you willing to spay/neuter this dog?
If you are purchasing this dog for future breeding, are you willing to obtain the necessary clearances of OFA, Thyroid, Brucellosis, and any others that may be necessary including DNA registry through AKC?
Are you willing to consult with me, and other knowledgeable people in the breed, before breeding this dog?
Is there anything you would like me to know that hasn’t been covered in this questionnaire?
Do you have any questions you’d like to ask me about the breed and/or about dogs in general?
Please provide the name, address and phone number of your current veterinarian or the veterinarian you intend to use with your new puppy. Also the names and phone numbers of 2 individuals who know you well and would be willing to act as a personal reference.
___________________-
The above is what I had to fill out to get my Vizla.
Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me place the right puppy with you. If you feel that additional information would be helpful, please attach a supplement to the questionnaire. All information will be kept confidential. Thank you for your cooperation and interest.
NAME___________________________ Date: _________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________
CITY: _______________ ST: ____ ZIP: _____
HOME PHONE: _____________
BUSINESS PHONE: ____________________
EMAIL: __________________________
How did you first learn about the Vizsla? Why would you like to own one?
Do you prefer: ___ Male ____ Female ____ No preference
What is your interest in purchasing this puppy (check all that apply):
_______ Family companion ______ Conformation (show ___ Field Trials
_____ Obedience ___ Personal Hunting ___ Breeding
____ Agility ___ Flyball ___ Other
Do you have any pets now? Yes
If so, what kind?
What was the breed of your last dog if you had one? _________________________________________________
If you have previously owned dogs, please tell me something about them, what they were like, where you got them and, if they are no longer with you, what happened to them?
What did you like best about them?
What did you like least?
How many people live in your household?
Do you have children and, if so, what are their ages?
Where will your dog spend most of his time when he is at home with you?
___ Crate ___ Yard ___ Free in the family residence
___ Restricted area of our home ___ Outside kennel ___ Other
Is someone in your household home during the day? My mother is home all day.
If not, where will your dog be kept while you are out?
Do you you have an outside kennel run or enclosed/fenced yard?
If so, approx size:
Do any family members have allergies to dogs?
Do all family members want a new puppy?
What hobbies and activities do you and your family members enjoy and will your dog participate in any of these?
Do you live in a: ___ House ____ Condo ____ Apartment Other, please specify: ___________________
Do you rent or own your residence? Own
If you rent, does your lease allow you to have pets? ____ Yes ____ No
Is there a size or number restriction? ________________________
Are you willing to take this dog to socialization and obedience classes so that he will become an enjoyable companion and canine good citizen?
Who will train this dog?
Have you, or anyone in your family, ever completed an AKC title in:
____ Obedience ____ Field ____ Conformation ____ Tracking ____ Other
Have you achieved canine titles from other organizations such as NAVDHA? No
Are you committed to care for this dog and its needs for its lifetime?
Have you ever euthanized a dog?
If so, why? ___________________________________________
What type of personality are you looking for in a dog?
Are you willing to spay/neuter this dog?
If you are purchasing this dog for future breeding, are you willing to obtain the necessary clearances of OFA, Thyroid, Brucellosis, and any others that may be necessary including DNA registry through AKC?
Are you willing to consult with me, and other knowledgeable people in the breed, before breeding this dog?
Is there anything you would like me to know that hasn’t been covered in this questionnaire?
Do you have any questions you’d like to ask me about the breed and/or about dogs in general?
Please provide the name, address and phone number of your current veterinarian or the veterinarian you intend to use with your new puppy. Also the names and phone numbers of 2 individuals who know you well and would be willing to act as a personal reference.
___________________-
The above is what I had to fill out to get my Vizla.
It's still got to be hard, because anyone can fill out an application and write just what you want to hear. It's a chance you have to take. I guess go with your instincts. All my show animals that I adopted and then gave homes to, I still keep in touch and (although may not hold up in court) I ask if they can't be a guardian for any reason, that they contact me first so I can take the animal back. It makes it easier for the new owner, since they have my info., and they don't have to "drop" off the animal at a shelter or find a new owner. I always tell them that I want to be contacted first, and I will not place any "blame" on the owners, I just want my "friends" back so I can find a proper home. So far, it's worked out great.
I've been to my breeders house twice. The first time it was me and my Dad who went, the second time it was me and my Mother. She didn't ask me that many questions, but did ask how old I was, (think she thought I was young, but I'm 21) whether I had a yard with a fence or not, and if I had any other pets.
I think she was kinda rating us by how we interacted with the pups, and our living situation. She also made me sign like a contract and stuff. I hope she did right, but I'm not expert.
I think she was kinda rating us by how we interacted with the pups, and our living situation. She also made me sign like a contract and stuff. I hope she did right, but I'm not expert.
It is hard to find the perfect owners for pups.
The questionnaire gives an indication of the potential owners. I think the rest is instinct. My dogs are the best judge of people as well.
It takes a lot of talking to the potential owners to decide if they are the correct people to own my pups.
Most people think it would be easier to adopt a human baby than to get one of my fur babies!
I have a litter planned for early - mid next year. I am hoping that the babies will be as good as their parents are.
The questionnaire gives an indication of the potential owners. I think the rest is instinct. My dogs are the best judge of people as well.
It takes a lot of talking to the potential owners to decide if they are the correct people to own my pups.
Most people think it would be easier to adopt a human baby than to get one of my fur babies!
I have a litter planned for early - mid next year. I am hoping that the babies will be as good as their parents are.
We also make every owner sign a contract and we never sell a puppy with full registration to someone we don't know we often only sell pups to people who we know and most of our dogs are in other peoples kennels who we know ocassionally we do get people who come to us for a pet quality pup but that don't happen often we usually use our instinct though and we are generally right
OH btw
We reserve our rights to be part owners of any pups we are unsure of
OH btw
We reserve our rights to be part owners of any pups we are unsure of
Avoid these types of breeders:
Motive for breeding is mainly due to one or all of the following reasons: for fun, for money, for the kids.
Do not properly screen buyers to ensure that potential owners have done their research on what it means to own a dog, or on the breed in general.
Breeds the dog to any other available dog; sometimes resulting in purebred pups/sometimes in mix-breed pups. Backyard breeders do not have concern for genetics, pedigree bloodlines, or breed improvement.
Offer no extended health guarantee, and refuses to help if problems arise; whether health or behavioral.
Bitch and Sire are not health tested for hip dysplasia or for other genetic problems such as cardiomyopathy and hypothyroidism.
Little knowledge of the breed, and is not involved in rescue or championship breed standards of any reputable club or kennel. Simply not involved in showing the dogs and improving the breed.
Pups raised in makeshift accommodations, sometimes unsanitary, indicating lack of long-term investment in breeding and lack of true care for the puppies well-being.
Not willing to show both parents to interested buyers.
Prices are at the low end of local range, since must move pups quickly. Advertises in the local newspaper classifieds.
Has no concern for the wellbeing of the puppies, and does not provide a detailed contract regarding the future of the pups; does not use AKC’s limited registration option or ask for spay/neuter contract to guard against the breeding of sub-standard pups. If owner cannot keep the puppy, is not interested in taking it back.
Has no references and/or refuses to give out veterinary contact information.
Sells mixed-breed dogs for an arm and a leg.
Reputable Breeder:
A reputable breeder is what buyers that are seeking to own a puppy should look for. Please do thorough research before making any decisions on the purchase of a dog.
Look for these types of breeders:
Has been involved in the breed at hand for years, and has/is involved in rescue and conformation showing.
Is not in it for the money. Most dedicated breeders end up looking more funds than gaining.
Breeds solely for the betterment of the breed.
Has experience and extended knowledge of both the bitch and sire, their bloodlines, and the breed in general.
Screens and provides proof of genetic health testing.
Is glad to provide any information about the parents and the puppies.
Does NOT breed dogs that are under 2 years of age, and has one litter no more than once every two years.
The dogs are house pets first. Any breeder that keeps their dogs in outside kennels most of the time may end up with puppies that possess temperament defects due to improper socialization from lack of a household environment.
Will gladly provide the contact information of their veterinarian and several past purchasers to serve as references.
Provides health guarantee and insists on staying in touch to ensure the wellbeing of the puppy.
Ensures that pups do not leave the mother and litter until they are at least 8 weeks of age.
Is interested in who the buyers are, and makes sure to fully screen; goes as far as visiting purchaser's home.
Makes reservations in advance for the puppies that will be produced and is willing to take back puppies from buyers if the need arises.
Temperament tests the parents and the litter.
Has a detailed contract in place for the pups, ensuring that they must be spayed/neutered, and brought back to the breeder if the buyer cannot keep the dog for any reason.
Motive for breeding is mainly due to one or all of the following reasons: for fun, for money, for the kids.
Do not properly screen buyers to ensure that potential owners have done their research on what it means to own a dog, or on the breed in general.
Breeds the dog to any other available dog; sometimes resulting in purebred pups/sometimes in mix-breed pups. Backyard breeders do not have concern for genetics, pedigree bloodlines, or breed improvement.
Offer no extended health guarantee, and refuses to help if problems arise; whether health or behavioral.
Bitch and Sire are not health tested for hip dysplasia or for other genetic problems such as cardiomyopathy and hypothyroidism.
Little knowledge of the breed, and is not involved in rescue or championship breed standards of any reputable club or kennel. Simply not involved in showing the dogs and improving the breed.
Pups raised in makeshift accommodations, sometimes unsanitary, indicating lack of long-term investment in breeding and lack of true care for the puppies well-being.
Not willing to show both parents to interested buyers.
Prices are at the low end of local range, since must move pups quickly. Advertises in the local newspaper classifieds.
Has no concern for the wellbeing of the puppies, and does not provide a detailed contract regarding the future of the pups; does not use AKC’s limited registration option or ask for spay/neuter contract to guard against the breeding of sub-standard pups. If owner cannot keep the puppy, is not interested in taking it back.
Has no references and/or refuses to give out veterinary contact information.
Sells mixed-breed dogs for an arm and a leg.
Reputable Breeder:
A reputable breeder is what buyers that are seeking to own a puppy should look for. Please do thorough research before making any decisions on the purchase of a dog.
Look for these types of breeders:
Has been involved in the breed at hand for years, and has/is involved in rescue and conformation showing.
Is not in it for the money. Most dedicated breeders end up looking more funds than gaining.
Breeds solely for the betterment of the breed.
Has experience and extended knowledge of both the bitch and sire, their bloodlines, and the breed in general.
Screens and provides proof of genetic health testing.
Is glad to provide any information about the parents and the puppies.
Does NOT breed dogs that are under 2 years of age, and has one litter no more than once every two years.
The dogs are house pets first. Any breeder that keeps their dogs in outside kennels most of the time may end up with puppies that possess temperament defects due to improper socialization from lack of a household environment.
Will gladly provide the contact information of their veterinarian and several past purchasers to serve as references.
Provides health guarantee and insists on staying in touch to ensure the wellbeing of the puppy.
Ensures that pups do not leave the mother and litter until they are at least 8 weeks of age.
Is interested in who the buyers are, and makes sure to fully screen; goes as far as visiting purchaser's home.
Makes reservations in advance for the puppies that will be produced and is willing to take back puppies from buyers if the need arises.
Temperament tests the parents and the litter.
Has a detailed contract in place for the pups, ensuring that they must be spayed/neutered, and brought back to the breeder if the buyer cannot keep the dog for any reason.