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Prospective Owner Information is necessary to ensure each Swissy
is matched to the appropriate home. Placement in a home with
an understanding of the breed concerns, temperament and health
issues, training and socialization needs and rearing difficulties is
essential to each Swissy's lifelong well being. Education about the
breed will help both new owner and Swissy maintain a happy
relationship for years. Please, let's discuss the breed
concerns and what you need in your puppy before you send in this
information. It is equally important that you feel comfortable
with me, if we are to have a cooperative relationship.
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Please, do not submit this information before we have
had a lengthy conversation and/or visit. The only Info forms that will be retained
for possible Swissy ownership are those from folks who have shown a
knowledgeable understanding of the breed and all it's concerns, some background
association with Canine and a willingness to maintain a sustainable relationship
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Names:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone numbers:
home: Cells:
Children: Names,
genders and ages:
For Adults,
Ages: relationship: General Health:
Occupation of adults:
Do all adults in the
household want to acquire a Greater Swiss?
Does anyone have
known allergies to animals?
Have you owned any
dogs before?
Have you ever
surrendered a pet to an animal shelter?
If yes, please,
explain the circumstances:
Breeds of Dogs owned
and their ages during your ownership?
Do you have dogs
now?
If yes: What
breeds?
What
ages? What genders?
Spayed/Neutered?
Do you have other
pets?
If yes, please list:
Do you live in
a house? Apartment ?
Condo?
Other?
Are you buying or
renting your home?
Does your landlord or
homeowner’s association allow dogs?
If renting,
Landlord’s contact information:
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Numbers:
Do you have a fenced
yard? Back Front Height
What are your fences
made of: wood chain link pickets
How will you exercise
your dog once or twice daily?
How many floors are
in your home?
How many flights and
number of steps in each flight?
Where will your
Swissy live?
Where will your
Swissy sleep?
Will you crate train
your Swissy?
Are you willing to
take your puppy to Puppy Kindergarten class?
Are you willing to
take a basic obedience class with your young Swissy?
Have you ever owned a
Swissy before?
If yes, please
explain:
Have you met any
Swissies?
Are you familiar with
the characteristics of a Swissy?
If Yes, in what way?
Are you familiar with
a working dog temperament?
If Yes, in what way?
Please explain why
you are interested in owning a Swissy?
What do you like
about the Swissy?
Are you interested
in: Male Female
What age Swissy would
you prefer?
Are you primarily
interested in acquiring a family companion?
Are you aware that
most companions are sold on a spay/neutered contract
and
limited registration?
Do you understand
that a dog on limited AKC registration is purebred and can
participate in all AKC Events except conformation?
Do you understand
that purebred puppies can not be registered as a purebred with the
AKC if either parent is on ’limited registration’?
Do you plan to
participate in any performance events or athletic activities like
obedience, carting (draft), competitive weight pull (freight haul),
herding, tracking, search and rescue, back packing, agility, fly
ball, etc. with your Swissy?
Have you participated
in any of these activities with other dogs?
If interested in
activities like these for your dog, may we work together on
training, locating the right equipment, classes and scheduling?
Do you plan to show
or breed your Swissy?
If you get a
show/breed pup, will it be shown to it's AKC championship?
If so, are you
willing to let me show your dog before, after or instead of hiring a
professional handler?
Do you plan on
breeding your dog?
If yes, will you
follow the recommendations of your breeder and sound breeding
practices?
If so, are you
willing to sign and adhere to a written contract concerning all
breeding considerations and limitations?
Are you committed to
caring for your Swissy it's entire lifetime?
What conditions would
prevent this commitment?
If unable to provide
adequate care for your Swissy, will you return it to it's Breeder?
What do you think it
will cost per month to care for your Swissy?
Are you prepared to
provide the routine care ($1000) to raise a healthy puppy to the age
of 1 yr?
Are you aware that
surgical correction for Bloat/Torsion, OCD, and Dysplasia (among
others) can easily exceed $1000 per surgery?
Are you aware that
medical expenses for veterinary care, treatment and surgical
corrections can be thousands of dollars and extend for years?
Are you willing to
return your dog for any reason that leaves you unable or unwilling
to provide care?
Are you willing to
return your dog for irresolvable temperament or behavioral issues?
Do you understand
that these are difficulties are better discussed before problems
become unmanageable?
Please list two
personal references: (helpful but not required)
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Veterinary Reference:
Do you have an
established relationship with a Veterinarian who understands
Swissies?
Veterinarian's Name:
Clinic Name:
City and phone number:
May I talk with your
Vet if your Swissy has any breed specific problems?
If you don’t have a
Vet you trust, may I help you find one in your area?
I certify that my
statements and answers to these questions are true and correct.
Date Printed
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Please, to submit via
email, cut and paste these questions into a Word document, complete
and send as an attached file. Do not include the picture Banner at
the top of the page when copying. You can print this form, complete
by hand and send via US Postage Service.
Nancy Sturgis, Alki
Swissies
P.O. Box 4831
Federal Way, WA
98063
Home: 253-839-4885
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