Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

As breeders, we feel an obligation to our puppies, to you as a potential puppy buyer, to ourselves, and to our breeding program to do everything possible to place the right puppy in the best home! The following questions will help us to match the best puppy for you. There are no right or wrong answers.

Even though we are now located in East Texas, we still are able to transport (if arranged accordingly). We show & participate in performance events within the Upper/Lower Central and parts of the East Coast throughout the year.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail Address*

example@example.com

Contact Number*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Preferred method of contact?*

Email you, text you, or call you?

How were you referred to us?*

Please share if from an individual, FB, Instagram, web search to our website, etc... Much appreciated!

1. How many adults live in your home? Children - ages?*

2. Do all members of your family want to get a puppy?*

YesNo

3. Who will be the primary caregiver for your puppy?*

4. Does any family members have allergies to dogs?*

YesNo

5. Is this your 1st puppy, or the 1st one in may years?*

1st Puppy1st One In Many YearsOther

6. Have you ever owned a dog before? What happened to that dog?*

7. Have you ever given a dog away or taken one to a pound/shelter? If so, what was the circumstance(s)?*

8. If your family circumstances change, what will happen to the dog?*

(ex: a new baby, change of residence or job). Please be aware we are here for the lifetime of the puppy, never hesitate to contact us if your family circumstances change

9. Do you currently own any other pets? If so, what kind? *

10. Do you have a veterinarian? If so, please provide name - name of clinic, phone number, etc*

1. Do you live in a home/apartment/condo/townhome?*

2. If renting, do you have your landlord's permission to have a dog? Please list landlords name, address, phone #*

3. Do you have a yard? If not, how do you plan to exercise your dog? Is your yard completely fenced? How high? If not, would you be willing to do so before bringing your puppy home or build a secure run for the puppy to be in when not being safely supervised? *

1. Why have you decided to buy a Labrador Retriever?*

2. Are you aware that Labradors are not excessive barkers, but they are chewers and diggers, especially if left alone for extended periods of time?*

YesNo, but you are now

3. How do you feel about a dog that sheds?*

Labs slight shed most of the year, moderate during spring and fall

4. Puppy Preference*

	Not Important	Neutral	Very Important
Female
Male
Black
Chocolate
Yellow

5. Do you plan to spay or neuter your puppy?*

Yes, at the appropriate age as recommended by Westlane Labradors (18 months)No

6. Please rank the following factors in order of importance to you in your choice of a puppy*

	Not Important	Neutral	Very Important
Structure/Looks
Temperament
Family Companion
Potential Show Dog
Potential Breeding Dog
Potential Hunting Dog
Potential Obedience/Agility Dog
Potential Pet Therapy
Potential Search & Rescue
Potential 4H or FFA Project

7. Where will your puppy live?*

InsideOutsideCombination Of Both

8. Is anyone home during the day? How many hours on the average will your dog spend alone?*

9. Will there be someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day?*

YesNo

10. Where will your puppy spend the time when no one is at home?*

11. Where will your puppy stay if you go out of town?*

12. Have you thought about how you are going to housebreak the puppy?*

13. Are you willing to take your puppy to obedience classes? Westlane gladly gives recommendations.*

YesNo

14. Please list some references, including Name/Phone#/Email*

Ex: Friends, trainers, vets, etc..

15. Have you completed any AKC titles on your other dogs? If so please describe *

Please Be Aware When Buying A Westlane Puppy

To help promote responsible breeding all of our companion puppies are sold with Limited Registration. Limited registration permits a dog to be registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), but prevents any progeny the dog produces from being registered with the AKC. This in no way implies that the dog is a lower-quality animal. This indicates that your puppy cannot participate in AKC/CKC conformation events or give birth to registered children. All other AKC competitions, including hunt tests, agility, obedience trials, etc., are open to them. They can also participate in conformation competitions held by the UKC and IABCA. Every puppy acquired from Westlane is intended to be a companion dog.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy for you (current or for future litters). We will collect the deposit for holding your puppy till they are 12 weeks old. After a deposit is collected, if you change your mind and decide you don't want to get a puppy after all or you want to get one from another breeder, it will not be refunded.... If you decide you're not ready for a puppy when they're ready to come home, your deposits can be applied to future litters. There is never a guarantee when a stud dog and bitch carries more than one color, deposits are accepted for males or females, please list your preferences above for us to accommodate you.

The deposit amount is deducted from the purchase price ($2500 for 12-week puppies, prices vary for older puppies/young adults/adults). The remaining balance is due by/at puppy pick-up and be paid in cash (unless prior arrangements have been made).

If you have any questions about our deposit policy (or our puppy contract), please ask before you send a deposit.

By submitting this questionnaire you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions set forth by Westlane in welcoming your next family member.

(Updated: 04/29/2024)

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