Questionnaire for prospective Puppy/Dog Owners

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1 Questionnaire for prospective Puppy/Dog Owners Thank you for inquiring about our Labrador Retrievers. We are dedicated "fanciers" who participate in various dog related events. We breed occasionally to produce what we believe to be quality Labrador Retrievers that conform to the breed standard, are intelligent, and able to do what the Labrador was meant to do - Retrieve. We also focus on doing all we can to produce physically and mentally sound dogs. Through competitions, membership in both the local and national Labrador Retriever 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 sold to loving committed homes. We do our best to screen the owners to ensure a good match between the puppy and the buyer. Before the puppy leaves our home, it has been well care 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 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 able to be registered with the AKC. Pet 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 buyer to produce the best fit of puppy and family. In other words, we will pick what we feel is the best puppy for you based on your questionnaire answers. 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 bringing your puppy home. At the time you purchase your puppy you will be given a completed sales agreement (which you must sign), we will fill out the AKC papers which I will mail from here with your check, parents OFA/ACVO certifications, our health records, the puppy's microchip information (we will fill out the microchip registration which I will mail from here with your check) 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. Please research the Labrador Retriever before wanting to buy one. Do not make the mistake of buying ANY puppy on impulse. It could be the worse mistake of your life, and cost you and the puppy months of sorrow. A puppy is a cute little bundle of fur. A Labrador is only a cute little puppy for a few short weeks. Very quickly, it becomes a big teen-aged dog who has a great sense of humor, and boundless energy. Do not

2 expect a Labrador to be a mature dog for two to three years. Do expect to spend a good amount of your time troubleshooting many "growing-up" issues, including training and every day living with your Labrador. Please complete the following information and click ONCE on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form when done. These questions may seem tedious, but they do help us find the best homes for our puppies. Thank you.. Labrador Retriever Purchaser Questionnaire Your Name (first and last) (Required): Your Spouse's Name (if applicable): Your Street Address (Required): Your City, State, and Zip (Required): Your Address (Required): Phone Number (Required): What is your occupation: What is your spouse's occupation (if applicable): Does anyone in your household smoke? How did you find us? (Referral from another buyer, Breeder Directory, etc.) PLEASE BE SPECIFIC

3 What sex are you interested in? Male Female Male, Would Consider Female Female, Would Consider Male Preference What color do you want? Black Yellow Preference Why have you chosen this particular color? Would you consider a puppy of another color if your color preference is not available? When were you planning on getting a puppy? For what purpose(s) are you interested in a Labrador Retriever (click all that apply) Family Pet Obedience Conformation Agility Field Events Hunting Breeding All our puppies are sold on AKC Limited Registration and spay/neuter agreements. Do you have a problem with this? If, why?: Have you spoken with any other Labrador breeders?

4 If, please list them below: Are you currently on the waiting list for any other litters? Are you aware that Labrador Retrievers are large dogs that shed (sometimes quite profusely)? Do you understand that a puppy is made up of endless energy, and Labrador puppies are very well known for their ability to reconstruct your yard and chew just about everything they come in contact with? Are you prepared to care of a dog for years? t Sure Do you have children under the age of 7? Please list the ages of your children, if any. Are your children (if any) okay around dogs and other animals?

5 Do you live in: Apartment Townhouse Single-Family Residence Other Do you rent or own your residence? Rent Own Do you plan on moving anytime soon? Are you an active military family? Are you a full time student? Do you have a fenced yard? 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?

6 Where will this puppy spend the day? Outside, in the yard Outside, in a dog run Inside, loose Inside, in a crate Inside, with breaks to go outside Outside, with breaks to come in In the garage Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the day? Where will this puppy spend the evening? Outside, in the yard Outside, in a dog run Inside, loose Inside, in a crate Inside, with breaks to go outside Outside, with breaks to come in In the garage Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during the evening? Where will this puppy sleep? Outside, in the yard Outside, in a dog run Inside, loose Inside, in a crate Inside, with breaks to go outside Outside, with breaks to come in In the garage Are you willing to attend group puppy training classes with this dog as a condition to adopting one of our puppies? Have you ever owned a Lab before?

7 What attracts you to this breed? What don't you want in a Labrador Retriever? If you haven't owned a Lab 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? If not, what happened to the dog(s)? If any of the dogs owned are deceased, what were the circumstances? Have you or a neighbor lost a dog to parvo within the past 3 years? Please list all pets currently in your household Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this puppy? Do all family members agree on the addition of a Lab to the family? If not, who is not in favor of getting a Lab and why?

8 Please give us the name, address, and phone number of your vet (or one that has worked with you in the past): Do you mind if we contact them for a reference? If so, why? Have you ever given up a dog to a shelter or pound? If so, why? Have you ever been charged with animal abuse or neglect? 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: Have you read our puppy contract? kelrobin.com/documents/pet-contract2.pdf Did you read, and do you know, understand and agree that there is no guarantee that the puppy/dog purchased from us will free of genetic defects?

9 Do you understand that completing this application does not guarantee you a position on our waiting list, nor does it guarantee you the promise of a puppy from Kelrobin? If we do not currently have, or expect a litter in the timeframe you are looking for, would you like us to forward your information to another breeder we personally know that may have what you are looking for? Kelrobin puppies are $1000 plus $18 to register the microchip