Kenset Puppy Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions as completely as you can, and return this form when you’re done. This can be done via email, over the phone, or by mail. These questions help us determine which puppy will fit your lifestyle and needs the best.* Please be honest in your answers, if we see a potential problem we are happy to work with you to try and remedy the situation. Our goal is to place the right puppy in the right home so both you and the puppy will have a wonderful life together!

Name:
Address:
City:                                          State:                                       Zip:
Phone (home):                         Work:                                      Cell:
Email Address:

1. Why do you think a sheltie is right for you, your family & your lifestyle?

2. Type of Residence (ie] house, condo, etc):
3. How long have you lived at this address?
4. Do you own or rent your home?
4a. If renting, please give the name, address & phone number of the landlord:

4b. If you rent, upon request can you supply a letter from you landlord acknowledging and agreeing to you owning a dog?
                                                                         
4c. If you rent, are there any stipulations or requirements of the landlord for the dog? (ie] the dog must be under XX pounds, the dog must be kept outside, etc)

5. Name, address, & phone number of your veterinarian:

6. Have you ever owned a dog before? Breed(s)?


7. Do you have any other animals? Please list all your animals including types (ie: rabbit, dog, etc), ages, genders and if they are spayed/neutered.

8. Do you have any children? If yes, what are their ages?


9. Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals?
9a. If yes, to what and how severe?

10. Are you interested in a male or female puppy?
11. Are you interested in a particular color of puppy?
12. What kind of food will you feed the puppy?
13. Where will the puppy stay when you are on vacation?
14. Who will be the primary care giver?
15. Where will the puppy be kept during the night?
16. Where will the puppy be kept during the day?
17. Is anyone home during the day?
18. How many hours on the average will the puppy be left alone?
19. Will there be someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day?
20. How many hours per day will the puppy be kept outside?
21. How will he be confined when he is outside?
22. Do you have a fenced yard or suitable pen?
23. Have you ever house-trained a dog before?
24. How long did your last pet live? What were the circumstances of its' death?

25. Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder? If so, what were the circumstances?

26. Have you ever given a pet away? If so, what were the circumstances?

27. Have you ever taken a pet to a pound or shelter? If so, what were the circumstances?

28. Will you be attending any training classes with your puppy?
28a. If yes, at what age do you intend to start and which classes do you intend to take? 

28b. If yes, do have a trainer already in mind or can we help you find someone in your area?

29. Are you interested in competition in performance events such as obedience, agility, rally, herding, etc.?

29a. Have you shown a dog to any performance titles?
30. Do you understand the difference between a limited registration and a full registration?

*Please note that we, Kenset Shelties, strive to produce healthy & happy dogs and do our best to place the right puppy in the right home. We want our puppies & dogs to have forever-homes in which they are members and are loved by their family. Our concern is for the welfare of the puppy/dog, therefore, we reserve the right to refuse to sell a puppy/dog into a home we deem unsuitable.