Redwood Ranch Puppy Questionnaire

Our show/working puppies are picked for correct structure, temperament and talents. Our pet puppies may have a minor color fault or structural fault that would make them unavailable to a conformation or performance home but they will make wonderful family pets.

If there are several puppies with the personality to fit your home there will sometimes be a choice of puppies you can pick from, otherwise we will pick for the prospective buyer.

Like most people each Australian Shepherd is an individual. Please do not be offended by these questions. This questionnaire will help us select the most suitable Aussie for you.

ALL ANSWERS ARE CONFIDENTIAL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS QUESTIONNAIRE IS TO ASSIST US TO FIND THE BEST MATCH AND THE BEST HOME FOR OUR PUPPIES.

IMPORTANT: Please use your "tab" key to move from one text area to the next in order to fill in the questionnaire. Tab key: tab

Name (First and Last):

Address, Town, Postal Code:

Telephone - home:

Telephone - work:

Telephone - cellular:

Email address:

Who are you buying the puppy for?

Is it a surprise for someone?
Yes
No

Have you owned a dog before?
Yes
No

If yes, what breed(s)?

How long?

How many dogs are in your home now?

Are you purchasing a dog for obedience, stock work, agility, guardian, companion, showing, breeding or other? (please specify)

Why are you interested in an Australian Shepherd?

Why are you interested in a Redwood Ranch Aussie?

What sex of dog do you prefer?
Male
Female
No Preference

Why?

Do you plan to spay or neuter your dog?
Yes
No

If not, are you planning on breeding?
Yes
No

Would you be in agreement to have your dog's hips, elbows, and eyes tested by a certified veterinarian prior to breeding in order to maintain the integrity of the breed? The cost of this is approximately €400.
Yes
No

All of our pet puppies are sold on spay/neuter contracts. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes
No

What are your activities outside work?

What energy level do you want in an Australian Shepherd?
High
Medium
Low

Why?

How much exercise do you think an Australian Shepherd requires per day?

What books have you read in regards to raising a puppy and an Australian Shepherd?

Where will the dog live?
Outside
Inside

If outside, where?
In a dog run
A fenced safe yard
Chained outside

Where will your dog sleep at night?
In your bedroom
In another room
In the basement or garage
On the porch
Outside in a run or attached

How many children do you have?

Any children under the age of 4?
Yes
No

If yes, how many?

What would be a typical day for your family? Please outline a work day and a weekend.

What other pets or livestock do you have?

Is your yard fenced?
Yes
No

If yes, how high?

How much do you think it costs per year to care for a dog properly?

Have you ever taken obedience courses?
Yes
No

Do you plan to take them with this dog?
Yes
No

How do you plan on exercising your Aussie? (Taking it jogging with you, stock work, agility, etc...). Please specify.

What food are you planning to feed the dog? (If dry dog food, what brand)

Have you ever had to get rid of a dog or turn one over to the SPCA or breed rescue?
Yes
No

If yes, please provide a full explanation.

If you cannot keep a puppy you purchased from Redwood Ranch for any reason, it must be returned to Redwood Ranch and not given away, sold or placed in the pound. Is this acceptable to you?
Yes
No

Please feel free to add any additional comments that you feel would help us guide you to the right puppy for you and your familiy. You may also note here if you have a preference for a certain color.