PUPPY PLACEMENT QUESTIONAIRE
Rhodesian Ridgebacks and German Shorthaired Pointers
Willie and Marilyn Pipes - 350 CR 509 - Stephenville, TX 76401 - 254-968-2053
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1. What is your breed preference? German Shorthaired Pointer Rhodesian Ridgeback
2. What gender preference? Male Female
3. What is your preference for purpose of dog? Companion Dog Show/Breeding
4. Have you had a German Shorthaired Pointer or Rhodesian Ridgeback before? Yes No
If Yes, what is your knowledge of the breed?
5. If you have owned either a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Rhodesian Ridgeback before, how would you describe your association with this dog? Companion Dog Show/Breed Obtained as puppy Obtained as full grown dog
6. If you did NOT own a German Shorthaired Pointer or a Rhodesian Ridgeback before, have you have close association with one (friend, family)? Yes No Companion Dog Show/Breed Can you provide some interesting anecdotes about this association?
7. What size and type of home do you have?
8. Do you own or lease your home? Own Lease/Rent
9. Does your home have a fenced yard? If so, please describe how large and secure it is?
10. If your yard is small, what options do you have to exercise a big dog?
11. Do you have precious objects of art or collectibles in your home and have you considered precautions for such items during this dog's puppy stage? Yes No
12. Do you intend for this dog to be primarily an Inside dog Outside dog
13. If all family members will be at work or school during the day, have you thought of provisions for the care and feeding of a young puppy until it can stay 6-8 hours by itself without need of food or relief for eliminations? Yes No
14. Do you understand how to crate train and do you believe in the use of a crate for containment and training? Yes No
15. Do you have other pets in the household? Yes No If yes, please describe:
16. Do you have an established relationship with a veterinarian or have you researched availability and reputation of ones in your area? Yes No
17. If you are interested in a companion dog, do you understand and are you willing to abide with the requirements of Limited Registration and spay/Neuter in our contract? Yes No (Click here to review the Limited Registration Contract)
18. If you indicated a show quality dog, do you have experience in the conformation show ring? Yes No Not applicable Is it your intention to show this dog yourself, hire a handler, or utilize our experience and have us show him for you? Self Show Hire Handler Use Willmar Kennels
19. What is your primary purpose for wanting a show quality dog?
20. Do you intend to use this dog for breeding? Yes No
21. Are you prepared to assume the responsibility of a stud owner for the puppies your dog will produce? Yes No Not applicable
22. The range of initial purchase price for our puppies will fall between $350 to $1000. Do you understand that this is only a fraction of what it will cost to care for and maintain a dog of this size and nature for its lifetime?
Yes No
23. If something catastrophic happens to your pet, what lengths are you willing to go to ensure its comfort, care, and convalescence? Are you willing and able to make the ultimate decision if recovery is not possible or would not allow for a reasonable length and quality of life for your dog?
24. What are your expectations of us as breeders and the guarantees you expect us to provide? Please be very specific and let us know exactly what you want this dog to be able to do.