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CONTACT INFORMATION
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| Name: |
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State:
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ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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| Your Age: |
Marital Status:
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| Children's Ages: |
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| If no children, are you planning children? |
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No
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| Your Residence: |
Do you:
Location:
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| Your Occupation: |
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| Spouse's Occupation: |
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| Do any family members have allergies to hair, dander, or dust? |
Yes
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PLANS FOR YOUR NEW PUPPY
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| Do you have a fenced yard? |
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No
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| Where will your dog live? |
If Other, please list:
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| If your dog is to live outside, what type of shelter will be provided? |
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| Will the dog be... |
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| Would the dog be left alone for 40 or more hours a week? |
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| Where will the dog be kept when it is alone? |
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| Where will the dog sleep at night? |
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PREVIOUS PET HISTORY
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| Please list your current dogs (up to 5): |
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| Please tell us about all of your other pets: |
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| If you do not own dogs now, have you owned dogs in the past? |
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| What kind of dogs did you own and when? |
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| What do you like BEST about your past or current dog(s)? |
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| What do you like LEAST about your past or current dog(s)? |
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| What happened to your past dog(s)? |
Why?
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Given to Rescue? Why?
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Euthanized? Why?
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Died? Why?
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| Have you ever owned a large breed dog? |
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No
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ACQUISITION
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| Why do you want a Mastiff? |
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| Male or Female? |
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| Do you have a color preference? |
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| Are you willing to travel to pick up the dog? |
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| What time frame are you wanting a puppy? |
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| If no puppies available, how long are you willing to wait? |
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| What age appeals to you most? |
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SELECTING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU
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Here are a series of important questions. Answering all carefully will help in
selecting the right dog for you.
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Why do you want a dog?
1=Most Important 8=Least Important |
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What aspect of a dog is most important to you?
1=Most Important 9=Least Important |
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What physical attributes are important to you?
1=Most Important 12=Least Important |
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Mask Color
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Angulation
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Wrinkles
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Ear Color
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White Toes
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Toenail Color
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White Chest
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Coat Length
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Rear Dew Claws
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Movement
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Bite
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Bone Size
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If you have other dog(s), how would you describe their temperament?
(Check all that apply) |
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| What type of temperament would best suit your family? |
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| What is your family's activity level? |
Other (Please list)
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What traits turn you off?
(Check all that apply) |
Other (Please list)
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| What family activities would you like you dog to join in? |
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| What activities do you intend to do with your Mastiff as a pup? |
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| As an adult? |
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| Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a giant breed dog? |
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DIET AND HEALTH CARE
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| What type of food do you intend to feed your Mastiff? |
Other (Please list)
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| Would you have a problem feeding a suggested diet? |
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No
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| Do you intend to follow the vaccination schedule provided by the breeder or
that of your veterinarian? |
Breeder
Veterinarian
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FAMILY INTERACTION
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Puppies are doggie children, children are human puppies. As with a new baby, all
can share in the joy of the new addition. With puppy raising the child should
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| How much responsibility will your child be given in the care and management of the new dog? |
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| How much adult supervision of dog and child will be provided? |
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| Are all members of your household aware and welcoming of acquiring a dog? |
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If No, Explain
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| Is everyone willing to be involved in the care and raising of the dog? |
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If No, Explain
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| Who will be the primary caregiver? |
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TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION
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Proper socialization is the key to raising the perfect dog with a stable
temperament. A properly socialized dog is a respectable member of society and
its temperament is a reflection of its owner's care and responsibility.
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| Are you willing to provide the dog with proper socialization with people? |
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| Are you willing to provide the dog with proper socialization with other dogs? |
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| If no children reside with you, how often will the dog come into contact
with children? |
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| What kind of training are you planning to do with the dog? |
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REFERENCES
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| Please list two (2) personal references. Please include their phone number. |
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| Please list a veterinary reference. Please include phone number. |
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THANK YOU!
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Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application. We will be contacting you as soon as possible.
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