Enclosed is a questionnaire which we ask that you complete if you are interested in a puppy. This questionnaire may help you decide if you want a puppy and are willing to give it the time and effort necessary to develop its potential. Most Weimaraners returned to the Breeder or who end up in rescue come from homes where the owners could not give them the time and personal attention that this breed requires. Weimaraners are time-intensive dogs and are people oriented to a fault. If you have owned a Weimaraner previously, you will know what we mean!
Our puppies are evaluated at the age of 7 weeks for show and field potential. We also conduct puppy aptitude testing at about the same time to assess temperament. These tests along with our interaction with the puppies since birth will allow us to select the right puppy for the each potential new family. Puppies will be released to their new homes after they are at least 8 weeks old.
As breeders, we subscribe to the Weimaraner Club of America Breeders’ Code of Ethics. We believe ideal Weimaraners are sound dogs with good temperaments and versatile abilities. Above all, they must be good companions and loving pets. We are members of the Weimaraner Club of America.
Questionnaire: Please complete and return by email to or
Your name(s):
Address:
Phone: (home) (work)
Best time to call if we need to reach you
1. Interested in a Male ( ) Female ( )
Why?
If we do not have a puppy of the sex that you want, are you interested in a puppy of the opposite sex?
Yes ( ) No ( )
2. Why are you interested in getting a dog?
3. What qualities do you like about the Weimaraner breed?
4. What qualities don’t you like in a Weimaraner?
5. Why are you interested in one of our puppies? Circle as many as apply:
pet dog shows obedience hunting/field tracking agility
other (list)
How did you hear about this litter?
6. Is this your first Weimaraner? Yes ( ) No ( )
If you previously owned dogs, what breeds?:
Animals now living in your house:
If you previously had dogs, what happened to them?
7. If you are unable to keep this dog, what provisions to you think you could make for it?
8. Have you ever had to put a dog to sleep? Yes ( ) No ( )
If yes, what were the circumstances?
9. Please give a veterinarian reference. (If you do not currently have a pet, please indicate which veterinary service you plan to use)
Vet’s name/practice
Address
Telephone
10. Family data:
Number of family members and their ages:
Occupation(s) of adults and present working hours:
Do any family members have allergies? Yes ( ) No ( )
If yes, please explain
11. Where will the puppy stay during the day?
If left alone, for how many hours?
What will you do with the dog when he is left alone?
After the puppy is grown, where will he stay when he is left alone?
Do you intend to use a dog crate? Yes ( ) No ( )
If not, why not?
If you are unfamiliar with crating, we’ll send information if desired
12. Where will the dog spend the night?
13. What will you do with the dog when you go on vacation?
Do you have a kennel that you trust?
Do you know what it will cost to kennel your dog?
14. Do you live in an: Urban Suburban Rural environment? (please circle)
Living quarters – please check: Apartment or condo ( ) house – single ( ) house – attached ( )
Do you: Own ( ) Rent ( )
15. Do you have a fenced yard or exercise area? Yes ( ) No ( )
If so, how high is the fence and what is the size of the area?
16. What additional plans do you have to meet your dog’s exercise requirements?
17. Are you interested in joining or learning more about the Weimaraner Club of America and/or a local Weimaraner Club in your area and about the activities these organizations sponsor?
Yes ( ) No ( )
Please add any other information you feel we should know. We appreciate any insights into the expectations you have for this new family member. While we hope to have enough puppies in this litter, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your needs from this litter. If we cannot, we will work with you to locate puppies from other litters.