Sample Questions from the Breeder for the Puppy Buyer
- Have you had pets in the past? (Please tell me about them, how many,
what kind, breeds, how long did you have them, what happened to them, etc.)
- Do you currently have pets and what kind?
- What made you decide on getting a Corgi?
- What are your expectations of this dog?
- Watch dog
- Pet (for whom____________________________)
- Conformation Show Dog
- Performance Events (Herding____ Agility____)
- Obedience
- Breeding
- Companion for another pet
- Other:
- What do you know about Corgis? Are you aware that they have a double coat that sheds seasonally and can shed continually if it is kept indoors?
- Do you own or rent? A house or apartment?
- If you rent, does your landlord allow pets? Would you object to our contacting your landlord? Landlord's name & phone number:
- Do you have a fenced yard?
- Do you have a dog kennel or run? How tall is the fence?
- Are you willing to spay or neuter this dog?
- What will you do with the dog if you move from your present home?
- Do all members of the household know you plan to get a Corgi?
- Are they all agreeable?
- What previous experiences do you have in training a household pet? (housebreaking, basic obedience, etc.)
- What training methods will you use to handle potential problems like whining, barking, chewing, etc.?
- Who will be responsible for the care of this dog? What happens if he/she doesn't follow through?
- Are you willing to obtain proper medical care for this dog, such as yearly boosters, cleaning teeth, etc.?
- Who is your Vet and/or Veterinary Clinic?
- Do you have children? How many? Ages:
- Is anyone in your household allergic to pets?
- Will an adult be home most days? If you work, what is your plan for caring for a young puppy during the day? (Example - plan on coming home during lunch to let the puppy out or have a neighbor do it or keep confined to a bathroom with newspaper down, etc.)
- Will this be an indoor or outdoor pet?
- What will you do with this dog when you go on vacation?
- Will you agree to return this dog to us if you can no longer keep it?
- Will you allow us to visit occasionally?
- Do you object to keeping in touch with us?
- Do you have any objections to signing a contract?
