R-Tic American Eskimo
Questionnaire
Email: rtic@americaneskimo.com

 Before acquiring a new puppy, thought needs to be given as to how the puppy will fit into your lifestyle, home and family.  This questionnaire is designed to help you make important decisions prior to purchasing a puppy and to assist us in placing the right puppy with you.  This will enable me match each puppy with the proper home based on the prospective owner’s lifestyle and environment and on the puppy’s personality and abilities. With this in mind, please answer all questions with as much detail as possible.  All information is strictly confidential and will be used only by us.  Thank you for your interest.  

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

 Phone Numbers (Home/Work):

Best Time and place to reach you: 

Email Address:

Occupation:

Do you prefer a male or female? 

Have you ever owned a dog before?

 If so, what Kind? 

Do you still have it?

If not, what happened to it?

Why have you decided to purchase an American Eskimo?

For what purpose are you purchasing this puppy? (Family Pet, Companion?

Are there other animals in the home?

(Please describe)

Number of Family Members –

Adults:

Children (please list ages):


Are ALL Family members in agreement on getting an American Eskimo Puppy?
 

Do any family members have allergies to or fear of dogs?

What leisure activities and hobbies do you and other family members enjoy?

Who will be the primary caretaker?
 

Is this person aware of the time and energy needed to care for a young puppy and willing and able to accept that responsibility?

Will the cost of raising and caring for this puppy fit comfortably into your budget? (Initial puppy shots, monthly heartworm medication, annual booster vaccinations, crate, bedding, food, toys, grooming products, spaying or neutering).

Are you committed to caring for this dog for his/her lifetime? (Average life span is 15 yrs)

 Do you own or rent?  House, Condo, Apartment, Other?  Rural, Suburban or Urban Area?
 

Where will your puppy be staying during the day? At night?  While you are away from home?
 

What type of outdoor facilities do you have? Securely fenced yard, kennel run. Invisible fence. Dog house or other adequate shelter from the elements? (Invisible fencing will keep your dog in but will not keep other dogs out.)

 

Do you padlock your gates (If applicable)? 

Do you plan to use a crate for Housebreaking? 

If not, what other method do you plan to use?

Are you willing to obedience train this dog through training classes in order that he/she will become an enjoyable companion and canine good citizen?

Do you have experience in any of the following areas? training, showing, breeding, pet therapy work, agility, other. (Please describe, including any titles or achievements earned, number of litters whelped or just general information about other dogs you have owned?

 "All puppies sold as companion dogs require a mandatory spay/neuter
contract. No exceptions. Puppies sold for show will go with AKC and UKC
registration papers."
 

 Have you ever euthanized a dog? 

If so, for what reason?

Last, but not least, please describe what type of personality you are looking for in your American Eskimo (as an adult dog) and the type of family environment in which he/she will be living:

 

Please list at least 2 references and the name  and address of your veterinarian:

 

Please use this field for additional information or comments that you feel are important.

 My apologies for the length of this questionnaire but I feel this type of information is very important in choosing just the right puppy for you.  Thank you for taking the time to complete it.