BrookHaven Manor Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

PO Box 2254

Gainesville, GA 30503

Thank you for your interest in BrookHaven Manor Swissies. Please complete the following questionnaire in order to aid me in matching my pups with the homes that best suit them. If you would like to add additional pages, please feel free to do so.

You may return the completed questionnaire to the address above.

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone Number: E-Mail Address:

Please list NAMES and AGES of all family members in the home:

Are you planning to add children to your family in the next one to two years?

HOME ENVIRONMENT

Where do you live?

Describe your home :

Do you have acreage?

Do you have a fenced yard? If so, what is the approximate size of the yard and what type/height of fence do you have?

Do you own or rent your home?

What is your occupation?

What is your work schedule and typical hours per week?

What is the occupation of your Spouse/Companion?

What is your Spouse/Companion’s work schedule and typical hours per week?

anyone in your household allergic to dogs or other animals?

Does any member of your household smoke?

What is your experience with large breed dogs (dogs over 80 lbs.) specifically WORKING Group dogs?

Does everyone in your household like dogs?

If you have children, are they accustomed to being around large (over 100 lbs), energetic dogs?

Has any member of your household had a bad experience with dogs (been bitten or otherwise frightened)? Please explain:

In what areas of the home would your dog be permitted?

GENERAL INFORMATION

How did you become familiar with the GSMD?

When did you begin your search for a GSMD puppy?

Have you met an adult Greater Swiss Mountain Dog? YES NO

If yes, please list the owner’s name and place of meeting:

Why do you believe the Great Swiss Mountain Dog is the right breed for you and your family?

Are you familiar with the history of the breed?

Are you aware that the GSMD can be difficult to train and housetraining can take up to six months?

Are you aware that the GSMD sheds year round with heavier seasonal sheds?

Are you aware that the GSMD breed is prone to some health problems the treatment for which can cost thousands of dollars?

Are you aware that the GSMD has an above average incidence of epilepsy and urinary incontinence (in females), which although often treatable, can be difficult or trying conditions to live with?

Please list the pets you have owned over the past ten years. If a pet has passed away, please include age and cause of death:

What other breeds have you considered in your search and why?

Have you ever returned a dog to the breeder? If so, what was the reason?

Have you ever taken a pet to an Animal Shelter? If so, please explain the circumstances.

Have you ever given away or sold a dog? If yes, under what circumstances?

Have you ever adopted an animal from a shelter or taken in a rescue?

Have you ever bred a litter of dogs? If yes, how many and what breeds?

What type of dog personality are you looking for? What habits or behaviors would you not be able to tolerate? Describe what you expect of and for this puppy.

CARE AND TRAINING

Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?

Where will this new puppy/dog primarily be living?

_____Inside dog living with the family;

_____Inside dog, but not sharing the same living space as family members (i.e.. …lives in the basement or garage)

_____Outside or kennel dog most of the time

_____Outside dog or kennel dog all of the time

Is someone at home all or part of the day?

How many hours will the dog be left alone each day?

Where will the dog stay when family members are not home?

What are your thoughts on crate training? Do you plan to use a crate to train your dog? If yes, what is the maximum time daily that the dog would be crated?

Do you travel often? How many weeks out of the year are you typically away from home on vacation or other travel (work, etc) What arrangements will be made for the care of your dog while you are away?

Where will your dog sleep at night?

How do you plan to housebreak your puppy?

How will you exercise your dog?

Would you agree to feed a premium food to your Swissy even if it costs more? (at least $30 for 40lbs. An adult GSMD will eat 40 lbs a month) Would you be able to feed your puppy at least 3 times per day and your adult Swissy 2 times per day?

Would you have the time to take your puppy to a weekly obedience class from the time he is about 12 weeks old, until he is able to pass a Canine Good Citizen Test? (this typically involves at least one 6 week session of Puppy K classes and at least one 6 week session of Basic Obedience classes with classes meeting for 1 hour once a week)

Have you ever trained a dog? Please describe your level of training experience.

How do you plan to socialize your Swissy?

is your estimate on costs to care for your Swissy for a year? (food, preventative vet care, etc.)

Are you willing to commit to this dog for the next 10-12 years?

OTHER

Do you prefer a male or female dog? Please explain the preference.

Do you plan to show or breed your dog?

Do you plan to compete with your Swissy in Obedience or Agility Trials, or compete in Working Events such as Draft or Herding Trialsl or Pack Dog Hikes?

What activities do you plan on doing with your Swissy?

Will you agree to spay or neuter your Swissy if bought as a companion animal?

Would you agree NOT to breed the dog (if sold as a show/breeding prospect) until the dog is 24 months of age, has completed its AKC Championship, and passed its basic health clearances (received skeletal clearances by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and eye clearance from CERF)?

Would you agree to return this dog to me if for any reason you are unable to keep it?

Were you referred to me by anybody in particular? YES NO

If Yes, please list them:

Are you working with other GSMD breeders or are you on any other GSMD breeders’ waiting lists?

When would you like to purchase your puppy? Immediately? In the next few months? Next year? If you have a preference for a particular time frame or time of year, please explain

Will you be willing and able to travel here to pick up your puppy?

Please feel free to add any additional comments or questions you might have here or on an additional sheet of paper.

(you may use the reverse side of this sheet)

Thank you for taking the time to complete my questionnaire. I take pride in being very selective in my placement process. I make every effort to match the right pup with the right environment. It is crucial to me that my pups have a great life and are placed with people who share my level of commitment to the dog. After consideration of this questionnaire, you will be notified as to upcoming or planned litters.

Signing this application signifies that all answers and information provided in this application are truthful and that you have made no misrepresentations.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:

DATE:

PREFERENCE:

____________ SHOW/BREEDING PROSPECT

____________ PET/ NON- BREEDING/. COMPANION

____________ MALE/FEMALE

____________ FEMALE