As a breeder, I have responsibilities that include:
1. Limited breeding of healthy dogs of sound temperament.
2. Breeding with the goal of improving the Dalmatian breed.
3. Placing my puppies in responsible homes and doing my best to prevent unwanted dogs from going to the shelters or living in an abusive environment. One way in which I facilitate the above is to ask my potential puppy families to answer this questionnaire. Thank you for your assistance!
1. Why are you considering a Dalmatian?
2. Have you ever had a Dalmatian?
Do you know much about Dalmatians? (health problems, life span, special needs)
3. Are you looking for a male or female?
Why?
4. Are you looking for a pet or are you planning to show?
5. If you are interested in a show dog, have you attended any dog shows?
Are you aware of the costs and time involved in showing dogs?
6. Are you interested in breeding your dog?
7. Do you have any other pets?
Have you had any pets in the past and what happened to them?
8. Do you have any children?
What are their ages?
9. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
Do you rent?
If so, does your landlord have any objections or concerns about you having a dog?
Do you have a fenced yard?
What type of fence is it and how tall?
10. Where will your dog stay?
How about while you're at work?
While you're asleep?
11. What type of dog food will you feed?
Are you familiar with the health problems created by feeding grocery store food?
12. Are you familiar with crate training?
13. If you are interested in a pet puppy, do you have an objection to spaying or neutering your dog?
14. Would you have an objection to signing an agreement that in the future, if for any reason you do not want or can not keep this dog, that it will be signed back over to the breeder?
15. Your veterinarian's name and phone number.
16. Can you supply any references? (Name & number, preferably professional)
Thank you again in helping me to assist you be sure that my puppy will best meet your needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call.