Edgemere Labradors

Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

To promote responsible breeding, all of our puppies are sold on a Limited Registration basis. Most puppies purchased from Graycroft and Edgemere Kennels are purchased as companion dogs by owners who have no interest in breeding or showing; therefore, limited registration will have no bearing on these dogs and their owner(s). However, should an owner decide to become involved with showing and/or breeding in the future, limited registration will be a factor. When and if the dog and owner meet certain necessary criteria, Graycroft Kennels and Edgemere Labradors can remove the limited designation and allow full registration of the dog. 

As breeders, we feel an obligation to our puppies 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 find the best puppy for you. Do the best you can in answering the questions. There are no right or wrong answers. Please send this back to me at your convenience. You can cut and paste this into an e-mail.

Name:

Address:

City, State and Zip:

Phone #: Day:                                                        Evening:

Best time to call:

E-mail Address:

Family Information:  

1.  Are you married?                                 How many adults live in your home?

2.  Do you have any children?               Ages of children in the home:

3.  What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

4.  Do any family members have allergies to dogs?

5.  Do the other members of your family also want to get a puppy?

6.  Who will be the primary caregiver for your puppy?

7.  Have you ever owned a dog before?  If yes, what happened to that dog?

8.  Have you ever given a dog away before or taken one to the pound or shelter?  If so, what were the circumstances?

9.  If your family circumstances change (i.e. new baby, change of residence or job), what will happen to the dog?

10.  Do you currently own any other pets?

11.  Do you have a veterinarian? If so please provide name, address, and phone #.

Housing Information:  

1. Do you live in a house/ apartment/ condo/ townhouse? If renting, do you have your landlord’s permission to have a dog?  2.  Do you have a yard?             

If so, how large?               

If not, how do you plan to exercise your dog?

Is your yard completely fenced with secure fencing?             How high?

If not, would you be willing to do so before bringing home a new puppy?

3.  Do you have a swimming pool?              Is it fenced off?

Puppy Information:

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

2. Are you aware of health problems, which may affect a Labrador Retriever?

3. Are you aware that Labradors are not normally barkers, but they are chewers and diggers especially if left alone?

4.  How do you feel about a dog that sheds (moderate shedding most of the year, heavy during spring and fall)?

5.  Do you prefer male/female and black/yellow/? We don’t breed chocolates.

6.  Please rank the following factors in order of importance to you in your choice of a puppy (1 = most important):

Structure/looks _____

Temperament _____

Family Companion _____

Potential Show Dog _____

Potential Breeding Animal _____

Potential Hunting Dog _____

Potential Obedience/Agility Dog _____

Pet Therapy       _____

Other(____________________) _____

7.  Where will your dog live (inside, outside, combination 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?

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.  Where will the puppy sleep at night?

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

14.  Are you going to crate train the puppy?

15. Are you willing to take the puppy to obedience classes?

16. Have you completed any AKC titles on other dogs? If so, please describe:

17.  Is this your first puppy or the first one in many years?

18.  Do you plan to spay or neuter your puppy?

19.  If this is a show puppy, please list some references—i.e. breeders, trainers, vets, etc.

20.  Have you ever bred a dog /dogs before? If so, please elaborate:

21.  If you have other show dogs, please list and state from whom they were purchased.

22.  If this is a show puppy, will you be showing it or will you be hiring someone to show for you?

23.  How did you hear about our kennel?

 Now it is your turn to ask us questions or tell us more about yourself and your family. Please send this back to me at your convenience. You can cut and paste this into an e-mail.