Rigel Border Collies

Rigel Border Collies Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

Your Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone*

Area CodePhone Number

About Puppy's New Family
How many adults live in your home?
What are their ages?
What are your occupations? Do you go out to work or work from home?
How many children live at home?
What are their ages?
How would you describe your current lifestyle?
Will there be any major changes in your future (marital status, moving, baby etc.)? Describe.*
Do you currently have any pets or livestock? If so, please list. Please indicate dog breeds currently owned, sex, age, and if spayed / neutered.
Is this your first dog?
Is this your first time raising a puppy?
What breeds of dog have you owned?
Please list species breed and age of other pets:
Do you already have a veterinarian?
If yes, who?
How familiar are you with Border Collies?
Why have you chosen a Border Collie to be a new member of your family over other breeds of dogs?
Have you ever surrendered or rehomed a pet?
If yes, why?

What do you plan on doing with your dog?*

	Yes	No	Haven't decided yet
Herding
Herding Trials
Other trials: Agility, Obedience, Fly Ball
Possible use for future breeding
Show ring competition
Certification as therapy dog

If you participate in dog sports/activities, what are the highest level titles you have earned with your dogs?
Please tell us a little about where puppy will live as a puppy (we know circumstances change).
Type of housing*
Do you:*
If other, please explain:
Does your landlord allow pets?
Do you have a fenced yard?*
How high is the fence?
How large is your yard?
Where will the puppy spend most of its time?*
Are you willing to crate train your puppy?*
Will your puppy be an inside or outside dog?*
How many hours will the puppy be left alone (without a potty break) each day?*

About Your New Puppy
Describe the physical characteristics and personality you would like in a Border Collie.
Do you want a male or female?
What is the primary purpose for obtaining the dog?
Do you plan on spaying / neutering the dog?
Who will be the primary trainer for your dog? What experience do you have training dogs? How will you train your dog? What will you train your dog to do? How much time will you spend training your dog? *

Other
How did you hear about Rigel Border Collies?
What attracted you to getting a puppy from us?
Are you currently on another breeder's waiting list?
How long are you prepared to wait to get a puppy?
Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time?*
Do you agree to contact us in the case that you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?*

What to expect
Completing this application is a step in the process to acquiring a puppy from Rigel Border Collies, but it does not guarantee that you will get a puppy from this or any future litter. While it's unlikely, we reserve the right to refuse any placement at any time. APPROVAL AND DEPOSIT: We will review applications within 2 business days of receipt. Applications are processed in the order they are received. If your home is a good fit, we will contact you. We breed infrequently, so we will only accept deposits when puppies are expected or actually available. If you make a deposit, you are committing to take a puppy from the litter. PUPPY PLACEMENT: Puppies will be assigned based upon our evaluation of the puppies' temperament and structure at 8 weeks old to best fit the puppy buyer requirements for this litter. We do not allow puppy buyers to select their specific puppy as outlined on our website. GOING HOME: We cannot hold puppies for extended times; it is critical for their social development that the litter departs within a reasonable timeframe. If you have a big vacation planned or have events that would conflict with a young puppy, please know puppies cannot be boarded in a kennel until they have received their full immunizations and their rabies vaccination which cannot be done until 3 months of age. CONTRACT: We have a contract and will not place a puppy without a signed contract. We believe it's the professional thing to do to memorialize our obligations to each other on paper so there are no questions later, and for that reason it's a bit lengthy. If you have questions about specific terms, you need to contact us prior to picking up your puppy. SPAY/NEUTER: We strongly recommend spay/neuter after 12 months of age for the health of the puppy.
I've read this and I've:
Please provide any other relevant information you feel would assist us in placing a puppy in your home:
Do you have any other questions for us you’d like us to note?
Should be Empty: