Labrador Retriever Questionnaire

NAME *

First

Last

Email *

PHONE NUMBER *

ADDRESS *

CITY *

PROVINCE / STATE *

POSTAL CODE / ZIP *

How did you learn of LochMarch Labrador Retrievers? *

For what purposes are you purchasing a Labrador? *

Family Pet
Obedience
Agility
Hunting

Do you prefer a *

Labrador Color *

Do all family members want a new puppy? *

Yes
No

Is anyone in your family allergic to dogs or cats? *

Yes
No

Do you have children? If yes, how many and what ages? *

Have you owned Labradors or other breeds? *

Yes
No

How many, when, and from whom? *

Do you own any other pets currently? *

Yes
No

Are you committed to care for this dogs needs for its lifetime?( lifespan can be 12 years of age or more) *

Yes
No

Do you own or rent? *

Own
Rent

If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog? *

Yes
No

Is your yard securely fenced? *

Yes
No

If you do not have a securely fenced yard, how do you plan on exercising your new dog/puppy? *

Do you have a pool? *

Yes
No

If so Is it fenced separately from the rest of the yard? *

Yes
No

Will someone be home with the dog during the day? *

Yes
No

If your dog will be left home alone during the day, how many average hours? *

All our dogs must be crate trained are you prepared to commit to this requirement? *

Yes
No

If you are not home during the day, what arrangements will be made to feed and exercise the puppy while you are not home? *

Are you willing to take this dog to obedience and puppy kindergarten classes in order that he will become an enjoyable companion and a good canine citizen? *

Yes
No

How would the puppy be cared for when you are away? *

Are you aware that puppies require more time and attention than older dogs? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to make that kind of investment of your time? *

Yes
No

Have you taken into consideration the expense of a dog including food, training, routine *

Yes
No

Are you willing to spay/neuter this dog based on the breeder’s recommendation which is based on research that it is better to delay spay and neutering (even if it contradicts your veterinarian)? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that all vet schools and the American Animal Hospital Association are recommending a reduce vaccination protocol? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to not vaccinate yearly (per the research that is out there), even if your vet isn't aware of the new research? *

Yes
No

Are you aware that no matter how careful your breeder is, and even though your breeder obtains the appropriate clearances from the parents of the puppy, that just as in humans, there is always a possibility that your puppy could inherit some genetic problems including hip dyplasia, heart problems, or other health issues such as cancer, allergies, hot spots,etc? *

Yes
No

Are you still willing to purchase a puppy knowing that there is no such thing as a perfect puppy? *

Yes
No

Are you willing to keep in contact with the breeder with periodic updates as we love all these puppies as our babies and are always interested in how they are doing? *

Yes
No

Do you understand that in the event that you are unable to care for or are forced to give up this puppy/dog at any time in its lifetime, it must come back here to LochMarch. (If possible the dog may be transferred to another family member or friend after filling out a questionnaire and signing a contract.) *

Yes
No

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