Puppy Buyer Questionnaire
you can either mail or copy and email this questionnaire
if handwriting, please print

Contact Information:
Name:_____________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________
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Phone:______________________________________________
E-Mail:______________________________________________

How many people live in your household?___________________

How many adults?_________________

What are the occupations of the adult(s)?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any children?_______________

If so, what ages?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any young children that visit frequently (list ages)?______________________________________________________________________________

Do you live in a house, condo, townhouse, or apartment?______________________________________

Do you rent or own?______________________

Do you have any other pets? If so, list their ages and what they are?____________________________________________________________________________
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Have you ever owned a Border Collie?___________________________

Have you ever bred Border Collies or any other breed of dog?___________________________________________

Do you ever plan to breed Border Collies?______________________

Why do you want a Border Collie?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What books, articles, or websites have you read or seen about Border Collies?______________________________________________________________________
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How many hours a day would the dog be left alone (circle your answer): 0-2 , 2-4 , 4-6 , 8 or more

Would the dog be spend most of its time inside, outside, or both?_____________________________

Where would the dog be when you are home?________________________________________________________________________________________________

Where will the dog sleep?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Is there any shelter outisde for the dog from the sun or bad weather?_______________________________________________________________________________

Where will the dog go when you are on vacation?______________________________________________________________________________________________

Where will the dog be when riding in the car?_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a yard?_____________________

If so, what kind of surface (grass, dirt, etc)?____________________________

Is the yard fenced?___________________________

If so, what kind of fencing and how high?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do either you or your neighbors have livestock?________________________________

What activities do you plan to do with your Border Collie (circle all that apply)?
Agility , Backpacking , Conformation , Flyball , Freestyle Dancing , Frisbee , Herding , Hiking , Jogging , Camping , Puppy Kindergarten , Obedience
Tracking , Junior Showmanship , Search and Rescue , Therapy Work , Guard Work , other____________________________________________________________

How do you plan to train your dog (circle)? yourself , private trainer , class/club

Choose five of the following traits that you value most (circle):  structure , conformation , color , coat , versitality , health , temperment , type ,
working ability , soundness 

Describe the physical characteristics you want in your Border Collie (ear set, marking, etc;):_____________________________________________________________
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Describe the personality you want in your Border Collie:_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Do you prefer: male     female     either

List the dog clubs you are a member of and how long you have been a member:______________________________________________________________________
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If you have dogs what activities, if any, do you participate in?_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Do you have access to livestock?__________________________

Veterinarian Information:
Name of Office:___________________________________________________
Name of Vet:_____________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________
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Phone:__________________________________________________________
Website (if applicable):_____________________________________________
Why did you choose this vet?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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References: List three people that can act as your references. Please no family members.
Name:________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________

Name:________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________

Name:________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________

How did you hear about me?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are there any other questions, comments, or concerns?__________________________________________________________________________________________
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MAIL TO: Caitlin Kane
                  18188 Mulberry
                  Riverview, MI, 48193
                           USA