The Online Home For Dog Breeders

How did you hear about Swan Collies?

How did you become interested in Collies??

If you own or have owned Collies, please let me know from whom you obtained your dog.

Please tell me what books you have read about Collies, puppy training, obedience training, & dog behavior....

What are your expectations for your dog? (agility, show, herding, therapy work, obedience, couch potato)

If you are not planning on breeding or showing, would you be willing to have your Collie Spayed or Neutered?

Do you have a preference for a male or a female puppy?

Would you take a puppy of the opposite sex should your first choice was not available?

Do you have a color preference? Sable Tri Blue White Is a full white collar an important marking for you? (We often have puppies with broken or partial collars. This in no way affects the beauty of either a pet or a show prospect!)

Would you be interested in an older puppy or adult?

Tell us a little about the makeup of your household. Do you have children? What are their ages? Please describe those pets that are currently with you (type, age, sex, altered status)

Please describe those pets that are no longer with you (type, age, sex, altered status) and what happened to the pets who are no longer with you?

Would you call your family more... Active Outdoors Quiet At Home " On The Go" Moderately Active Combination Of All ?

Do you have a veterinarian your family uses or has used? Yes No If yes, please provide the name, address and telephone number. Veterinarian: Address: Phone:

Do you live in a house or apartment? How large is your yard and what type of fencing do you have? Please describe; include the height of your fence. Please note: I DO NOT place puppies in homes without a fenced yard and we do have someone from local rescue check your fencing to make sure it is suitable for a puppy. Please, do not waste your valuable time or mine if you do not have a fenced yard.

In what rooms of your home will your dog be permitted? Do you have any ideas about how you will keep your dog out of certain parts of your home, if necessary? Have you thought about housebreaking a puppy and handling an adult dog? What about potty needs? Where will your dog go to eliminate? How will you clean up?

How many hours each day during the "work week" will your dog be left alone? Some of the day Normal work hours More than average Do you have a secure place to leave your pet while you are away from home? Where will your pet sleep at night?

What are your plans for transporting your puppy/dog to you?

Training and proper socialization are important to a puppy's development into a secure and happy companion. Can you devote the time needed during the critical first few months to teach manners and expose your puppy to many new experiences? Yes No

Have you ever taken a pet to the humane society or shelter or given a pet away? If so, under what circumstances?