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Do not complete and submit this questionnaire, without first determining if we are planning a litter.


You are invited to e-mail us and inquire as to the status of our waiting list for puppies.
We suggest that you research the information provided through our links page.
We strongly recommend reading through the Versatility in Poodles Internet site and we encourage membership in that club.

Standard Kennel Questionnaire

Name:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal
Contact #s:
Home:
Office:
Cell/Pager:

Why are you considering the purchase of a dog?


Who is the dog for:

If single: your age: Live alone? or
Live with how many others?
Does everyone in the household want a dog? A Poodle?
Does everyone in the household work outside the home?

Occupations?

Who will look after the puppy if you are at work?

How many children in the home? Ages?

Who will be responsible for the Poodle?

Do you rent? If so, does your lease allow dogs?

Do you have a six foot fenced yard? Is it secured? Can children open it?

Can the dog access something to climb over the fence?

Can the dog dig under it?

Do you have acreage? How much?

Will the dog be in the fenced area or allowed to run loose?

Can strangers gain access to your yard?

Are you aware of distractions outside your yard that will bother the dog?

Do you have a dog run? If so, is it a secure place?

Do you have a pool? If so, is it fenced and secure?

Will the dog be primarily indoors or out?

Is your yard cleared of dangerous plants, pesticides and herbicides?

Is your home cleared of dangerous plants, medicines, or harmful items that may attract the dog?

Do you have any other dogs now?

Have you owned a dog before?

If yes: How long ago?


What became of it?


Have you ever owned a Poodle?

What size? Toy ---- Miniature ---- Standard ----

Do you have any other pets?
What kind and sex?
Spayed or neutered?

How long have you had the pet? Where did you get It?


If you have had or do have pets, describe the main problems you had with them?

Do you have birds, rabbits, cats?

If so, are you prepared to introduce the animals carefully and spend the time necessary to accustom them to each other?

If you have/had other dogs, would you consider them aggressive, dominant or
submissive to people? to other animals?


Does anyone in the house suffer from allergies to pets?

Will you investigate the attributes of this breed, prior to acquisition of a pup?

Do you know about temperament, socialization, grooming, training and handling?

Are you aware that this breed requires regular grooming?

Are you aware of the cost of grooming or will you do it yourself?

Have you considered the expense of regular vet care?

Are you prepared to put time and effort into training?

Have you considered whether your lifestyle is too busy to provide the time and energy to properly care for the dog?


Do you realize that a Standard Poodle may live 10-18 years and are you committed to caring for it for that long?


Poodles enjoy daily walks (or jogs after 18 months if properly conditioned) Does
someone in the household want to commit to this activity?


Are you aware that early socialization helps form a well balanced adult Poodle,
and that early socialization means taking the puppy into crowded areas
and having strangers pet the dog?


Will you enroll your dog in obedience training?


Do you plan any other type of training or competition for your dog?


Will family members assist with consistent training?


What type of work or behavior do you expect of your Poodle?


Have you read any recent dog training books?
If so, which ones?


What amount of time and effort will you devote to your dog?

Will you discipline your dog? How will you do it?

What are your training objectives?


Are you interested in showing your dog in Conformation Shows?

If so, by yourself or by hiring a handler?

Are you thinking of breeding your Poodle?


Do you plan to spay or neuter your Poodle?


Do you want a male or a female Poodle?


Will you buy a crate for your Poodle which is of suitable size for the adult dog?


Will you feed quality food recommended by the breeder?


Have you considered who will look after the dog when you are away on holidays?


Would you be interested in a rescue Poodle or an older dog?


Would you be interested in an older puppy or young adult?

Are you agreeable to returning the dog to the breeder if circumstances arise
where you can no longer keep the dog?


Are you willing to have your dog obtain certifying x-rays at 2 years of age?

Are you willing to have your dog undergo annual eye examinations by a certified
opthamologist?

Are you willing to have a skin biopsy to check for Sebaceous Adenitis?

Are you willing to have annual blood chemistry profile, including thyroid done on
your dog?

Are you willing to have your dog checked for Von Willebrand's Disease, if both parent are not DNA cleared for this disease?

Are you willing to provide the information obtained from the above tests to the
breeder of your dog?

Are you aware that dogs need immunizations?

Would you be willing to allow the breeder to visit your home?

How did you find out about Standard Kennel?


What is your color, sex, and age preference in a Standard Poodle?


Name and phone numbers of two character references?

1.__________________________________________

2.__________________________________________

What veterinarian will you be using?

Will you veterinarian supply a reference?

By our phone call to him, or in writing?

Is there anything else you would like to provide, in the way of information, that would help us decide on the placement of one of our dogs in your home?





Your signature: _________________________________Date:_______________
This questionnaire is used to help us find the right homes for our dogs. When a puppy is placed in the wrong environment, it usually does not work well for anyone involved. Please understand that we are not requesting this information for any reasons than to find the best home for each animal. Thank you for your cooperation.

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