Questionnaire for prospective Puppy/Dog Owners.

     Thank you for inquiring about our Australian Shepherds. We are dedicated "fanciers" who participate in various arenas of competition. We breed occasionally to produce what we believe to be quality Australian Shepherds that conform to the breed standard, are intelligent, and able to do what the Aussie was meant to do.
We also focus on doing all we can to produce physically and mentally sound dogs.
Through competitions, membership in both the local and national Clubs we are exposed  to other points of view, educational programs, updated rules and regulations
and more importantly have an opportunity to share concerns, information and ideas with other concerned and knowledgeable dog people.  When we have litters, we make sure our puppies are going into loving committed homes.  We do our best to screen new owners to ensure a good match between the puppy and the buyer. Before the puppy leaves our home, it has been well cared for and socialized.  The puppy does not go to it's new owner as a trained, well-mannered finished product.  It is up to the puppy buyer to complete the job we have started. The new owner is responsible for the further development of the puppies personality, through structured discipline, training, guidance, and love.  In an effort to ensure that our puppies are going to receive the love and care they will require throughout their lives, we ask all potential buyers to complete this questionnaire.

If you wish to be put on our waiting list you must complete and return the questionnaire to us.  All of our pet/companion puppies are sold on a Limited Registration--without exception, which means that if the dog is bred, the resulting offspring will not be recognized or registerable with ASCA/AKC.
Pet/companion puppies are required to be spayed/neutered--no exceptions.  As much as possible we attempt to evaluate each puppy’s personality by observing them during their development.  And as much as possible we attempt to match the puppy to the new owner to produce the best fit of puppy and family.  The order in which you will be allowed to pick is determined by the order in which your name appears on our waiting list with your deposit check date.  Therefore if having a number of puppies to choose from is of importance to you it is in your best interest to complete and return the questionnaire in a timely fashion to begin the process.  Prior to taking the puppy home you will be given information on training and care of your puppy and a list of the proper equipment and supplies to obtain prior to picking him/her up, a copy of the pedigree and a sample copy of our sales agreement.  At the time of  purchase, you will be given a completed sales agreement (which you must sign), a copy of ASCA/AKC papers, our health records,  as well as any additional information that we feel may be needed.
We make every effort to ensure that our puppies are free from inherited defects, by screening perspective breeding stock for those problems common to our breed.
However due to complex genetic interactions and environmental factor's beyond our control we cannot guarantee that a puppy purchased from us will be free of genetic disorders.  We do however gurantee that all our Show/Breeding/Working puppies against Collie Eye Anomaly, Coloboma, Cataracts, Hip Dysplasia, having both testicles on a male, and the ability to reproduce.
 
 

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Lost Creek Australian Shepherds.



Lost Creek Australian Shepherd Purchaser Questionnaire

Your Name (Required):

Your Street Address (Required):

Your City, State, and Zip (Required):

Your E-Mail Address (Required):

Phone Number (Required):

 
 

How did you find us? (Referral from another buyer, Breeder Directory, etc.)

What sex are you interested in?

What color do you want?

Would you consider a puppy of another color if your color preference is not available?

Yes
No

For what purpose(s) are you interested in an Australian Shepherd

All of our pet/companion puppies are sold on ASCA/ AKC Limited Registration and spay/neuter agreements. Do you have a problem with this?

Yes
No

If Yes, why?:

Have you spoken with any other Australian Shepherd breeders?

Yes
No

 If Yes, please list them below:

Are you currently on the waiting list for any other litters? Yes No

 Are you aware that Australian Shepherds are medium dogs that shed (several times a year)?

Yes
No

Do you have children under the age of 7?

Yes
No

Please list the ages of your children, if any.

Are your children (if any) okay around dogs and other animals?

Yes
No

Do you live in:

Do you rent or own your residence?

Rent
Own

Do you have a fenced yard?

Yes
No

If not, how will you provide security for your puppy when its outside or when you're away?:

Is there someone home during the day, or able to get home to "potty" a puppy?

Yes
No

Where will this puppy spend the day?

Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the day?

Yes
No

Where will this puppy spend the evening?

Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the evening?

Yes
No

Where will this puppy sleep?

Are you willing to attend group training classes with this dog?

Yes
No

Have you ever owned an Aussie before?

Yes
No

If you haven't owned an Aussie before, what other breed of dog have you owned? (If you haven't owned a dog before, please state.)

Do you still own the dog(s) mentioned above?

Yes
No

If not, what happened to the dog(s)?

If any of the dogs owned are deceased, what were the circumstances?

Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this puppy?

Do all family members agree on the addition of an Aussie to the family?

Yes
No

If not, who is not in favor of getting an Aussie and why?

Please give us the name, address, and phone number of your vet (or one that has worked with you in the past):

Have you ever given up a dog to a shelter or pound? If so, why?

What type of personality are you looking for in your dog?

Please give us any other information you think will help us get to know you and your needs with respect to placing a puppy most suited to your family/lifestyle:


 
 

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