Questionnaire

If you are interested in a boxer or french bulldog, please highlight this page then, copy (control C) and paste (control V) this questionnaire into an email and email it to my address. Or I can email it to you directly in a word perfect or PDF.

Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me place the right puppy or adult with you. Please be sure to fill out every applicable question. Thank you for you cooperation and interest.

NAME__________________________________________ PHONE_____________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

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For what purposes are you purchasing a Boxer or French Bulldog? Family Pet______

If you are looking for a show prospect, do you have any show experience?___________

If yes, please explain:_________________________________________________________________

French Bulldog color: cream________ brindle_________ pied_________ fawn_________

If your first preference regarding sex or color isn't available, would you still be interested in a puppy?_____

Are you aware that French Bulldogs have exercise intolerance?______

Are you aware that French Bulldogs are prone to allergies, particularly skin allergies?______

Are you aware that French Bulldogs can be more difficult to housebreak than most dogs?______

If yes, where did you get your French Bulldog? Please list breeder/rescue or other source. _____________________

How many, when, and from whom?____________________________________________________________

If they died, how did they die and at what age?______________________________________

Do you own any other pets currently, other than dogs?___________________________________________

Have you ever had to put a dog to sleep?_____What was the reason?______________________

Are you committed to care for this dogs needs for its lifetime?(both breeds can live up to 12 years of age or more)______

Do you own______or rent_____ If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog? ________Proof will need to be provided.

Is your yard securely fenced?______Type of fence?________How many feet high?__________

Do you padlock your gates?________Do you have a kennel run?________

If you do not have a securely fenced yard, how do you plan on exercising your new dog/puppy?___________

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Will someone be home with the dog during the day?_________With whom?___________________________

If your dog will be left home alone during the day, how many average hours?_______________

Where will the dog be kept when you are not home? House_____Outside______

Child's Room_____Laundry Room_____Basement______Other(please list) _________

If you are not home during the day, what arrangements will be made to feed and exercise the puppy while you are not home?_______________________________________________________________________

Where will the dog be when you are home?_________________________________________________

Who will be responsible for the dog's care, such as feeding and walking?___________________________

Who will be responsible for the dog's health care and veterinary visits?____________________________

Are you willing to take this dog to obedience and puppy kindergarten classes in order that he will become an enjoyable companion and a good canine citizen?____________

Where will you take your dog to classes?______________________________________________________

How would you describe your lifestyle as a family?_______________________________________________

What type of recreation do you enjoy as a family?________________________________________________

How do you usually spend your family vacations?________________________________________________

How would the puppy be cared for when you are away?___________________________________________

If divorce should occur in your family, however unlikely, what would happen to the dog?______________

Are you aware that puppies require more time and attention than older dogs?___________

Are you willing to make that kind of investment of your time?________

Have you taken into consideration the expense of a dog including food, training, routine vet care, emergency vet care?________

Do you have a regular veterinarian?____Please list their name and address__________________________

_____________________________________________________________________Phone_____________

Please note we do veterinary reference checks. You will need to give your vet's staff authorization that we can ask about your current/previous pets and their care.

Are you willing to allow a home check? This entails myself or if you live far away, an associate, that will come to your house and see where the puppy will live. ____________

Have you ever rescued a dog and helped place it for adoption or kept it yourself?_________Please explain:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever had a dog hit by a car?_____Please explain the circumstances_______________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Are you willing to keep in contact with the breeder with periodic updates as we love all these puppies as our babies and are always interested in how they are doing?________

Are you aware that all vet schools and the American Animal Hospital Association are recommending a reduce vaccination protocol?_______

Are you willing to not vaccinate yearly (per the research that is out there), even if your vet isn't aware of the new research?_______

and for more articles please put dog vaccines in your search engine to pull up many articles that address this.

Are you aware that no matter how careful your breeder is, and even though your breeder obtains the appropriate clearances from the parents of the puppy, that just as in humans, there is always a possibility that your puppy could inherit some genetic problems including hip dyplasia, heart problems, cancer, allergies, etc?

Are you still willing to purchase a puppy knowing that there is no such thing as a perfect puppy?______

After reading this questionnaire, do you still feel that you are willing and able to offer this type of commitment to a dog, so that the dog you purchase will have the type of lifestyle that he requires and deserves?_______

Do you understand that in the event that you are unable to care for or are forced to give up this puppy/dog at any time in its lifetime, it must come back here. ________If possible the dog may be transferred to another family member or friend after filling out a questionnaire and signing a contract.

Please write a paragraph as to why you and/or your family, want a boxer or french bulldog. Please use as much space as possible, the longer the better.

If sending back via email (preferred) please use a script font. If you don't have a script font, please use a different font.

SIGNED:_______________________________________________________

Please list references below (previous breeders you have bought from, dog trainers, and personnal references):


	StephLyn Boxers and French Bulldogs \| home Boxers French Bulldogs Puppies/Available About Us Contact Us Links Raw Feeding Definitions What's New Questionnaire Japanese Chin Horses Questionnaire If you are interested in a boxer or french bulldog, please highlight this page then, copy (control C) and paste (control V) this questionnaire into an email and email it to my address. Or I can email it to you directly in a word perfect or PDF. StephLyn Boxers and French Bulldogs Potential Puppy Buyer Questionnaire Stephanie Flores 301-293-1632 stephlynshowdogs@msn.com www.stephlynshowdogs.com Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me place the right puppy or adult with you. Please be sure to fill out every applicable question. Thank you for you cooperation and interest. NAME__________________________________________ PHONE_____________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________ CITY______________________STATE__________ZIP___________ How did you learn of StephLyn Boxers and French Bulldogs? ____________________________________________________________________________ For what purposes are you purchasing a Boxer or French Bulldog? Family Pet______ Obedience________Show_________Breeding_________ If you are looking for a show prospect, do you have any show experience?___________ If yes, please explain:_________________________________________________________________ Do you prefer a Male_______,Female________ Puppy________(8 weeks - 6 months)Puppy_______(6-12 months) Older dog________What age range?_________ French Bulldog color: cream________ brindle_________ pied_________ fawn_________ If your first preference regarding sex or color isn't available, would you still be interested in a puppy?_____ Do all family members want a new puppy?__________ List the ages of all persons residing in your home: List occupation of the adults residing in the home: Are you aware that French Bulldogs have exercise intolerance?______ Are you aware that French Bulldogs are prone to allergies, particularly skin allergies?______ Are you aware that French Bulldogs can be more difficult to housebreak than most dogs?______ Are you aware that French Bulldogs shed?_____ Is anyone in your family afraid of dogs?______ Is anyone in your family allergic to dogs or cats?____ Does anyone in the household smoke? _____ Have you had French Bulldogs before?______ If yes, where did you get your French Bulldog? Please list breeder/rescue or other source. _____________________ Have you owned other breeds?_______ How many, when, and from whom?____________________________________________________________ If they died, how did they die and at what age?______________________________________ Do you own any other pets currently, other than dogs?___________________________________________ Have you ever had to put a dog to sleep?_____What was the reason?______________________ Are you committed to care for this dogs needs for its lifetime?(both breeds can live up to 12 years of age or more)______ Do you own______or rent_____ If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog? ________Proof will need to be provided. Home______Apartment______Townhouse________Trailer_______ Is your yard securely fenced?______Type of fence?________How many feet high?__________ Do you padlock your gates?________Do you have a kennel run?________ If you do not have a securely fenced yard, how do you plan on exercising your new dog/puppy?___________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a pool?_____________ Is it fenced separately from the rest of the yard?___________ Will someone be home with the dog during the day?_________With whom?___________________________ If your dog will be left home alone during the day, how many average hours?_______________ Where will the dog be kept when you are not home? House_____Outside______ If in the house, where? Your Bedroom________ Child's Room_____Laundry Room_____Basement______Other(please list) _________ In crate or loose?______ If you are not home during the day, what arrangements will be made to feed and exercise the puppy while you are not home?_______________________________________________________________________ Where will the dog be when you are home?_________________________________________________ Where will the dog be kept at night? House_____Outside______ If in the house, where? Your Bedroom______Child's Room______ Laundry Room_____Basement_______Other (please list) ________ At night will the dog be in a crate or loose?__________ Who will be responsible for the dog's care, such as feeding and walking?___________________________ Who will be responsible for the dog's health care and veterinary visits?____________________________ Are you willing to take this dog to obedience and puppy kindergarten classes in order that he will become an enjoyable companion and a good canine citizen?____________ Where will you take your dog to classes?______________________________________________________ Who will train the dog?___________ How would you describe your lifestyle as a family?_______________________________________________ What type of recreation do you enjoy as a family?________________________________________________ How do you usually spend your family vacations?________________________________________________ How would the puppy be cared for when you are away?___________________________________________ If divorce should occur in your family, however unlikely, what would happen to the dog?______________ Are you aware that puppies require more time and attention than older dogs?___________ Are you willing to make that kind of investment of your time?________ Have you taken into consideration the expense of a dog including food, training, routine vet care, emergency vet care?________ How much do you expect to pay yearly for dog care? _________ Do you have a regular veterinarian?____Please list their name and address__________________________ _____________________________________________________________________Phone_____________ Please note we do veterinary reference checks. You will need to give your vet's staff authorization that we can ask about your current/previous pets and their care. Are you willing to spay/neuter this dog?_____ Are you willing to allow a home check? This entails myself or if you live far away, an associate, that will come to your house and see where the puppy will live. ____________ Have you ever rescued a dog and helped place it for adoption or kept it yourself?_________Please explain: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever had a dog hit by a car?_____Please explain the circumstances_______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Are you willing to keep in contact with the breeder with periodic updates as we love all these puppies as our babies and are always interested in how they are doing?________ Are you aware that all vet schools and the American Animal Hospital Association are recommending a reduce vaccination protocol?_______ Are you willing to not vaccinate yearly (per the research that is out there), even if your vet isn't aware of the new research?_______ For reference please check this website: http://www.jaaha.org/cgi/reprint/42/2/80 - American Animal Hospital Assoc and for more articles please put dog vaccines in your search engine to pull up many articles that address this. Are you aware that no matter how careful your breeder is, and even though your breeder obtains the appropriate clearances from the parents of the puppy, that just as in humans, there is always a possibility that your puppy could inherit some genetic problems including hip dyplasia, heart problems, cancer, allergies, etc? _________ Are you still willing to purchase a puppy knowing that there is no such thing as a perfect puppy?______ After reading this questionnaire, do you still feel that you are willing and able to offer this type of commitment to a dog, so that the dog you purchase will have the type of lifestyle that he requires and deserves?_______ Do you understand that in the event that you are unable to care for or are forced to give up this puppy/dog at any time in its lifetime, it must come back here. ________If possible the dog may be transferred to another family member or friend after filling out a questionnaire and signing a contract. Please write a paragraph as to why you and/or your family, want a boxer or french bulldog. Please use as much space as possible, the longer the better. If sending back via email (preferred) please use a script font. If you don't have a script font, please use a different font. SIGNED:_______________________________________________________ DATE:_______________________ Please list references below (previous breeders you have bought from, dog trainers, and personnal references): thank you for your time, Stephanie Flores