Puppy Questionnaire
Please help us get to know you and help us determine if we have the right puppy for you
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Address (for PO boxes, please include actual Street Address in Line 2)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Best time and method to reach you
How did you hear about Caledonia Goldens and our current litter?
Household
Are there other adults in the household? If yes, please list names:
Please list number and ages of children living at home:
Please list ages of children (i.e. grandchildren) that frequently visit your home:
Is anyone in the household undecided about getting or not want a new puppy? If yes, please explain their concerns:
Does anyone in the household have allergies to dogs?
Does anyone in the household smoke?
Please comment on the activity level in your home (quiet adults, active adults, active kids, kids coming and going and lots of after school activities, on the go all weekend, elderly parents, etc.):
What are your hobbies? How does your new dog fit in?
Do you have any pets currently at home? Please list species and number, for dogs please list breed, age, sex and whether they are spayed/neutered:
Do you plan on adding any pets to the household (aside from this puppy)? Please list species and for dogs please list breed, sex and whether you plan to spay/neuter:
Please list any dogs you have owned in the past, time frame, the breed and what happened to them:
Please describe your house (apartment, condo, house with yard in development, house with yard on busy street, country home with acreage, etc.):
Do you rent or own your home? If you rent, do you have permission to have a Golden Retriever puppy in your home? What is the length of your lease? Please send a copy of your landlord policy/permission letter to caledoniagoldens@aol.com:
Do you have a fenced in yard? How is it fenced (invisible, physical, etc)? How high? How big of an area? If not, when do you plan on installing a fence? If no plans, how do you plan to exercise your puppy/adult dog?
Do you have a pool? Is it fenced separately from the fenced area the dog will use?
Golden Retriever Puppy
Why do you want a Golden Retriever?
Who will be the primary caretaker?
If the primary caretaker works outside of the home, how doyou plan to tend to a new puppy’s needs? Midday meals, housebreaking, etc.
Where will the dog spend its day as a puppy? as an adult?
How many hours will it be left alone per day?
Where will the dog spend its nights as a puppy? as an adult?
Do you travel? How often? What are your plans for the dog when you are gone?
Do you have a preference on the sex of the puppy? Size? Coat color?
What are your goals with this puppy? (Choose all that apply)
Happy Family Pet
Show
Obedience and/or Rally
Agility
Field/Hunting
Tracking
Therapy Work
Nosework/Barn Hunt
DockDiving
Breeding
Other
Do you plan to spay/neuter the puppy? If yes, are you willing to wait until 12-18 months and the puppy has reached maturity to spay/neuter?
Please describe the temperament you are looking for in a puppy/dog? (outgoing, reserved, playful,etc.)
Please describe the energy level you are looking for in a puppy/dog? (couch potato, good with a walk a day, exercise the kids, running partner, etc.)
Are you aware that Golden Retrievers shed a lot and require routine grooming? (regular brushing along with routine baths and ear/feet/tail/nail trimming)
Will you agree to permanently ID your puppy and keep records up to date if you move?
What is your expectation of energy level, time to train and cost of having a dog? Are you ready, willing and able to meet these needs?
Are you willing to let the breeder, Christine Valls, pick out the best puppy from the litter that fits your lifestyle and the temperament, goals, etc of the puppy you described above?
Training
Who will be primarily responsible for training the puppy?
Have they trained a dog before? What methods were used?
How do you plan to housebreak the puppy? Do you need advice in this area?
Will you be using a crate?
Will you be attending training classes with this puppy? If so, when? how many classes? what method? and where? Do you need advice in this area?
Are you aware that Golden Retrievers are a mouthy breed and need to learn bite inhibition? Do you need advice in this area?
Health
What do you plan on feeding the puppy? Are you willing to feed a premium dog food recommended by the breeder? This food will meet all WSAVA Guidelines (eg ProPlan & Royal Canin) Do you need advice in this area?
Who do/will you be using for Veterinary services? Have you used them in the past? Please provide contact info.
Are you willing/able to take your dog for yearly wellness visits? Are you willing/able to pay for emergency services or surgeries if required?
Will you follow our recommended vaccine protocol?
Are you willing to bring your adult dog to a board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist yearly to screen for eye issues common in Golden Retrievers? (Eye clinics are run by local clubs with a cost of ~$40 for an eye exam, more info on this requirement on our website)
The Caledonia Golden Family
Are you willing to keep in touch with your breeder throughout your puppy’s life regarding personality, development, training, health?
Will you share photos of your puppy at 1 year and throughout his/her life?
Will you notify and send updated contact information if you move?
Will you join the Caledonia Facebook Group to be informed about any new info regarding diet and health of Golden Retrievers?
If you are no longer able (for ANY reason) to keep your dog, do you agree to return it to Caledonia Goldens so an approved new home can be arranged?
All our litters have themes. Are you willing to register your dog with the AKC and have the registered name start with "Caledonia" and follow your puppies litter theme?
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