Puppy Applicant Questionnaire
To ensure that you get the right breed for your lifestyle, and your expectations, you should consider the following questions. The more detail, the better we are able to match the personality/temperament of dog that will best suit your lifestyle. Please answer the following questions:
Pet History
Have you had a dog(s) before? What happened to them?
Do you currently own a dog(s)?
What other pets do you currently have?
Do you intend on having more than one dog in the future?
Have you ever bred dogs or any other animals? If yes which breeds?
Acquiring Your Dog
What made you think that a Norwich Terrier was right for you?
Do you have a preference of male or female?
Is colour important to you?
Are you willing to travel to pick up your puppy?
When did you want a puppy? Are you willing to wait?
Is this the right time in your life to get a new puppy?
Selecting the Right Dog for You
Why do you want a Norwich Terrier? What are your expectations of the puppy? (Companionship, Obedience, Conformation (showing), Agility, Breeding, Protection, Child's companion, etc.)
What is the most important aspect of the puppy to you? Consider appearance, trainability and obedience, temperament, size, etc.
What do you consider important in temperament of your puppy?
Your Family and a new Puppy/Dog
What type of dwelling do you live in (i.e. single family home, condominium, etc.)?
Do you have a fenced yard or access to one?
How many adults and children live in your home?
Are there children that require supervision around a new puppy?
Are all members of your household aware and welcoming of acquiring a puppy?
Will all members of your household help raise the puppy?
Who will be the primary care giver?
Where will the puppy stay during the day? and at night? and when you go on vacation?
What is your family activity level and routine? Is anyone home during the day?
How may hours a day will the puppy be alone?
Do you really have the time for a puppy and are you totally committed to investing the time and money a dog will require? Will you still have the time for a companion when we go back to the pre COVID life tempo or what ever the new normal might be?
Are you ready to be responsible for a dog for the next 12-16 years? Are you prepared to provide the necessary annual preventative and general veterinary care and unforeseen emergencies that might arise?
Training
Are you prepared to bring your puppy to obedience training? This is to teach you and your puppy to communicate, setting boundaries and part of socialization training for your pup.
What other training might you consider for your new puppy?
Lastly
Are there any other things that we, the breeders, should be aware of that might be important to know when bringing the puppy/dog into your home? (i.e. allergies, medical condition, upcoming retirement, moving, caring for a family member, etc.)
Do you have any other questions for us?
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