Crescent Golden Retrievers Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

Litters

Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me place the right puppy with you.
Please take a few minutes to answer these questions and return it to me as soon as possible.
Thank you for your interest.

Every question must be answered. If a question does not apply, type NA.

Where did you learn about Crescent Golden Retrievers?

Family Dynamincs

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Number of Family Members:

Ages of Children:

Does anyone in the household have allergies to cats or dogs?

Preferences

When are you looking to add a puppy to your family?

Are you on the waiting list for any other litters?

Yes

Our puppies are sold on AKC Limited Registration (does not allow dog to compete in conformation or breeding/registration of offspring). Is this acceptable?

Yes

Do you prefer a male or a female?

Male

Female

Why?

If the sex you prefer is not available, will you accept a puppy of the opposite sex?

Yes

Do you have any color preferences, i.e. light, medium, dark gold?

How important is color?

Would you prefer a Golden who is more active or laid back?

Are you aware that Goldens are sporting dogs and require daily exercise?

Yes

Are you aware that Goldens shed 12 months a year and require basic grooming, i.e. weekly brushing?

Yes

Any particular traits of specific interest (e.g., birdiness, willingness to please, retrieving)

Pet Ownership

Do you have other pets currently in the household (number, ages, types):?

Have you ever owned a dog? What breed and when?

Why have you decided to purchase a Golden Retriever?

For what purpose are you purchasing a Golden Retriever? (family pet, show, field, obedience, agility, therapy, breeding, etc.)

Home Life

Do you live in a house, apartment, townhome or condo?

If you rent, does your rental agreement allow dogs over 50 pounds?

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes

What type of fencing do you have?

Where will the dog spend most of its time (inside, outside, both)?

Generally, how much time will the dog be alone during the day or night?

When you are away on vacation, where will your dog stay?

Training and Care

Do you currently have a veterinarian that you have used with other pets?

Are you familiar with crate training a puppy and the benefits?

Yes

Do you have a crate and have you used one before for house training?

Beyond teaching of basic house manners, what additional training are you planning?

Have you taken previous dogs to obedience or puppy training classes and if so where and for how long?

Are you willing to take your puppy to classes so that it will become an enjoyable companion and good canine citizen?

Will you agree to spay or neuter the puppy per timing recommended (after first season for female and after 12 months for male)?