JOCERIK HOUNDS

PUPPY BUYER QUESTIONNAIRE
We request the following information because we really care about our puppies/dogs. Their welfare must be our foremost consideration before a choice is made for placement.
Please complete and return to: jocerikhounds@yahoo.com
Website: www.jocerikhounds.co.uk
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Address:

Home No:							Mobile:
Email:                                                           Occupation:
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FAMILY INFORMATION

Spouse name:                                                  Occupation of Spouse:
Number of family members:                                     Do you have any Children? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, what are their ages:
Are all your family in agreement about getting a dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals/pets? 
If yes, to what and how severe?
Have you ever owned a dog before? ( ) Yes ( ) No              If yes what breed(s)?
How long did your last pet live? 
Do you currently have other pets/animals? ( ) Yes ( ) No         If yes, please specify age?
Do you already have a trusted vet? ( ) Yes ( ) No           If yes, please provide the name:
If there would be any changes in your family’s situation such as a change in occupation, residence, having a baby, what would happen to the dog?

Are you happy to sign a contract to say you will return the dog to the breeder in the event you can no longer care for it? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder? ( ) Yes ( ) No   If so, what were the circumstances?

Have you ever taken a pet to a rescue or shelter? ( ) Yes ( ) No   If so, what were the circumstances?

HOUSING INFORMATION
Type of Dwelling:                                                        ( ) House
                                                                         ( ) Apartment/Flat
                                                                         ( ) Mobile home
How long have you lived at this address?
If renting, are you allowed to have a dog or pets? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Do you have a yard/garden? ( ) Yes ( ) No                             If yes, is it fenced ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, how high is it?                                               If not, how will the dog be exercised?

Are you willing to build a secure space or suitable pen for the dog so it can burn off energy without supervision? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Will the dog receive crate training? ( ) Yes ( ) No

PUPPY- RELATED INFORMATION

Why do you want this specific breed?

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What reference materials have you read?

What activity level do you expect from this breed?
( ) Very High                                                                          ( ) High
( ) Moderate                                                                           ( ) Below average
Are you aware of any health issues that may affect this breed? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Are you interested in a ( ) Male ( ) Female ( ) No preference
Do you object to puppy having a show specific fault? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Do you intend to breed from your dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Please state intended puppy accommodation: ( ) Indoor ( ) Outdoor ( ) Both
Have you ever house-trained your dog? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Will you be attending any training classes with your puppy? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If yes, what age will you start? ___________________________________________________________
Where will puppy be kept during the day?
Where will puppy be kept during the night?
How many hours a day will puppy be kept outside?
How will puppy be confined when outside? 
Is anyone going to be at home throughout the day? ( ) Yes ( ) No
How many hours will puppy be left alone? __________________________________________________
Will there be someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Do you plan on having your puppy spayed or neutered? ( ) Yes ( ) No

What do you expect from your puppy and the breed characteristics?

Are you currently on any other breeders waiting list ( ) Yes ( ) No

Selection of puppy: Viewings will be arranged at 4 - 6 weeks of age, after this, we will match pups to their prospective families. A deposit will be required at this stage.
Please confirm if you are happy with the above? ( ) Yes ( ) No
Do you have any questions or other information you want to share? Please feel free to let us know!

Thank you for your time in answering our questions