Adler Stein Kennels

Prospective Owner Pre-Purchase Questionnaire

PLEASE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FULLY AND COMPLETELY TO BEST HELP US UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS AND DETERMINE IF WE HAVE A PUPPY TO SUIT YOU AND YOUR LIFESTYLE.

NOTE: If you need additional room to answer any of these questions, feel free to answer your questions on a separate sheet of paper appended to or emailed/faxed with this questionnaire.

1) Why do you want to own a German Shepherd Dog?

2) What do you intend as the primary role
of a German Shepherd puppy or dog in your household? For example, will the pup/dog be primarily
a personal companion, family companion, home guard dog, playmate for the children, personal
protection dog, outdoor watchdog, sport competition dog, etc?

3) What are the breed characteristics that you like most about this breed? In other words, what
factors will be most important to you in your selection of a puppy? For example: Color, size, gender,
markings, bloodlines, etc. Please describe.

4) Have you owned a German Shepherd Dog before? If so, how long did you have the dog(s)?
Where is/are the dog(s) now? If the dog(s) passed away, of what cause(s)?

5) Do you want a male or a female German Shepherd Dog? What is the reason for your preference,
if you have one?

6) Have you owned other breeds of dogs before? If so, what breed(s), for how long did you own
each dog, and what became of each of these dogs?

7) Have you ever had to euthanize an animal? Yes or no?
If yes, what were the circumstances?
If you have never had to euthanize an animal, could you do so if advised to by a veterinarian?
Yes or no?

8) Do you plan on spaying or neutering your dog?

9) Do you plan on breeding your dog in the future?
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10) How much time a day do you have to spend with your dog?

11) Describe your potential dog/puppy's living accommodations. Will the dog live inside or outside?

12) Please describe the yard, kennel and any other areas where the dog will have access to and/or live.
For example, grass yard, concrete run, gravel run, covered or uncovered run, fenced, pool, large
(wooded or unwooded) acreage, etc.

13) Do you own or rent your home? How long have
you lived at your current address? 

14) Do you have children? If so, what are their ages? Are the children comfortable with animals?

15) How do you discipline your dog/puppy?

16) What manners will be required of the puppy/dog for it to become an acceptable
member of your household? For example: Learn quickly to not chase your cat, know and not stray
from your property boundaries, understand that barking at guests at the door is unacceptable, etc.
In other words, what behaviors do you find either necessary or intolerable in your dog, if any?
Please address each sub-question with as much detail as possible.

17) Do you plan on obedience training your dog? If so, have you researched potential trainers
and/or dog schools, or will you train your pup/dog yourself?

18) Have you read any books on dog care and training? If so, please list what you have read.

19) Are you planning on participating with your dog in any type of dog sport, work or activity?
If so, please describe

20) How much exercise and mental stimulation do you think a German Shepherd Dog needs?
How do you plan on providing this exercise?

21) How much socialization do you think a German Shepherd Dog requires?
How and where would you socialize your new dog?

22) Have you done any research on the German Shepherd Dog breed? If so,
what sources have you referenced? Please list:

23) Do you have a regular veterinarian that would supply a reference for you?

24) Please give us your full name, home address, phone numbers and/or fax number
and your E-mail address so we can contact you after receiving your completed Questionnaire:

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Signature of Prospective Owner Date