Your Residence: |
Do you: Location: |
Your
Occupation: |
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Spouse's
Occupation: |
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Do
any family members have allergies to hair, dander, or dust? |
Yes
No |
| Pet
Ownership
List Current Dogs you have (up to 5): |
Please tell us about all of your other pets: |
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If
you do not own dogs now, have you owned dogs in the past? |
Yes
No |
What
kind of dogs did you own and when? |
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What
do you like BEST about your past or current dog(s)? |
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What
do you like LEAST about your past or current dog(s)? |
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What
happened to your past dog(s)? |
Why?
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Given
to Rescue? Why?
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Euthanized? Why?
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Died? Why?
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| Have
you ever owned a large breed dog? |
Yes
No |
About Your New Puppy
Do you
have a fenced yard? |
Yes
No |
Where
will your dog live? |
If Other, please list:
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If
your dog is to live outside, what type of shelter will be provided? |
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Will
the dog be... |
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Would
the dog be left alone for 40 or more hours a week? |
Yes
No |
Where
will the dog be kept when it is alone? |
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Where
will the dog sleep at night? |
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Why
do you want a Mastiff? |
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Male
or Female? |
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Do
you have a color preference? |
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Are
you willing to travel to pick up the dog? |
Yes
No |
What
time frame are you wanting a puppy? |
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If
no puppies available, how long are you willing to wait? |
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What
age appeals to you most? |
Understanding Your Expectations
The questions below help us to better understand
your expectations. Please answer all questions.
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Why
do you want a dog? 1=Most Important
8=Least Important |
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What aspect of a dog is most important to you?
1=Most Important
9=Least Important |
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What physical attributes are important to you?
1=Most Important
12=Least Important |
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Mask Color |
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Angulation |
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Wrinkles |
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Ear Color |
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White Toes |
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Toenail Color |
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White Chest |
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Coat Length |
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Rear Dew Claws |
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Movement |
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Bite |
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Bone Size |
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If you have other dog(s), how would you describe their temperament?
(Check all that apply) |
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What type of temperament would best suit your family? |
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What is your family's activity level? |
Other (Please list)
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What traits turn you off?
(Check all that apply) |
Other (Please list)
What family activities would you like you dog to join in? |
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What activities do you intend to do with your Mastiff as a pup? |
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As an adult? |
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Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a giant
breed dog? |
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Puppy's Diet & Health Care
What
type of food do you intend to feed your Mastiff? |
Other (Please list)
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you have a problem feeding a suggested diet? |
Yes
No |
Do you intend to follow the vaccination schedule provided by the breeder
or that of your veterinarian? |
Breeder
Veterinarian |
Comments |
Puppy's Interaction with Your Family
If you have childeren how much responcibility will your child have
in the care of the new puppy? |
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| How
much adult supervision of dog and child will be provided? |
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Are
all members of your household aware and welcoming of acquiring a dog? |
Yes
No
If No, Explain
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Is
everyone willing to be involved in the care and raising of the dog? |
Yes
No
If No, Explain
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Who
will be the primary caregiver? |
Puppy's Socialization & Training
Proper socialization is the key to raising a dog with stable
temperament . A dog's temperament is a reflection of its owner's care.
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you willing to provide the dog with proper socialization with people? |
Yes
No |
Are
you willing to provide the dog with proper socialization with other
dogs? |
Yes
No |
If
no children reside with you, how often will the dog come into contact
with children? |
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What
kind of training are you planning to do with the dog? |
References
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list two (2) personal references. Please include their phone number. |
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Please list a veterinary reference. Please include phone number. |
Thank you for taking the time to complete our puppy application. This
will allow us to get to know
you and your family a little better. We will be in contact with you
shortly after receiving your application. Should
you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to email
us.
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