We at Black Watch Newfoundland's make every attempt to place my puppies in safe, loving, and caring, "forever homes" and this questionnaire will assist me in getting to know you and your family better. This means answering the questions completely, NOT just yes & no. If not answered completely I will not reply. Thank you for filling out our questionnaire completely!
Answer the following questions and click Done when finished
(Questions marked with an asterisk * are required)
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Why did you decide on a Newfoundland?
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What age, sex, and color are you interested in?
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Have you ever owned a dog?
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If so, do you still own the dog?
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If not, what happened to it?
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Do you currently own other pets? Please include ages, sex, and whether they are spayed or neutered.
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Have you done any research into the Newfoundland breed to see if its temperament, personality and care will fit into your lifestyle?
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Can you commit the time to take your dog through basic obedience training?
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Do you rent or own your home? If renting, are you permitted to have pets?
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Does your home have one or two stories? What type of flooring does your home have (i.e. hardwood, tile, carpet etc)?
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Is your yard fenced in? If not, are you willing to fence in an adequate exercise and containment area for the dog?
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How many people reside in your home? (Please include children’s ages) What are the occupations of the adults in the household?
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Do any family members have allergies to animals?
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Who will be the primary caretaker of the dog?
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Are you able to commit to the necessary time for weekly grooming and care?
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How many hours during the day will the dog be alone?
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Where will the dog be kept during the day? At night?
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Will the dog be kept outside or be allowed into the house. If a house pet, how much time will the dog spend in the house (few hours a day vs full time house pet)?
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Are you willing to spay/neuter your companion Newf?
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Are you interested in conformation showing, breeding, obedience, water work or drafting? If so, which one/s.
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Personal Reference (not a relative)
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Veterinarian Reference
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Are you willing to feed your puppy the premium food and vitamins recomended by the breeder?
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Are you willing to keep a puppy for its entire life time? Even if unexpected things come up such as moving or relocating your family, expensive veterinary, bills, new children, grandchildren, canine behavior and health problems, etc...?
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Please tell me how you found Black Watch Newfoundlands).
