Your answers on this questionnaire will help me determine if a CELHAUS German Shepherd is what you're looking for, and if one of my pups will do well in your home.

Your Name:

E-mail address:

Mailing Address: 

Street Address (if different)

Phone:   HOME (      )                           WORK (      )

Your Employer:  

How long have you worked there?

Your Employer's Phone    (      ) 

Your Spouse's Name:

Your Spouse's Employer:

How long has your spouse worked there?

Spouse's Employer's Phone:   (      ) 

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Please list 2 references:

Reference #1:

Name

Phone   (      )

Address

Relationship

E-mail address  

Reference #2:

Name

Phone    (      )  

Address

Relationship 

E-mail address  

* * *

Questions:

1. Please check your preference

_____ Male _____ Female      _____Either

Are you willing to spay/neuter a pet quality puppy? _____ yes _____ no (why?)

2. For what purpose do you want this German Shepherd?

_____ Personal pet (who is this person for: _______________________________)

_____ Family Pet Give names/ages of children:

_____ Breeding (why?)

_____ Competition:

              AKC/UKC obedience _____ tracking _____ agility _____ 

              Schutzhund _____ Other ______________________________

3. Approximately how many hours a day will your new German Shepherd be alone?          (check one)

       _____ 3 hours or less

       _____  more than 3 hours, but less than 6

       _____  more than 6, but less than 12

      How many hours at a time ________________________________

4. How many people currently live at your residence? (Please list each below)

Name                                         Relation to you                              Age

5. Who will have primary responsibility for the care of your German Shepherd?

6. Have you and your family discussed the pros and cons of owning a German Shepherd puppy?

     Does everyone in the family want a pup?
 

7. If you have children, are you willing to accept the additional responsibility of a German Shepherd   puppy?        Do you have time for kids AND a puppy?
 
 

8. Are you willing to teach your children the proper way to handle a live animal, especially a vulnerable and rambunctious puppy?  How?

9. What is your family's overall reaction to owning a dog?

         What members are enthusiastic?

          Unenthusiastic?

         What complaints have been made?

10. Have you and your family considered that a dog lives for years? 

        Are you willing to make that commitment?

11. Have you considered the financial cost of dog ownership? Are you financially prepared to give your dog the routine medical care it requires and to feed it a high quality dog food?
 
 
 

12. Have you owned a German Shepherd or any dog before (what breeds)? How long did  it (they) live, or you have them?  What was the cause of death or placement with another person?

13. What is it about German Shepherd Dogs that has generated your interest in the breed?

14. What other breeds have you considered?

15. What are the four characteristics you find most appealing about a new German  Shepherd? (Choose four and number the choices: 1 = BEST, 2 = 2nd BEST, etc.)

_____ active   _____ calm   _____ vocal   _____ playful   _____ independent       _____ quiet    _____ independent    _____ loving    _____ high drive   _____ protective _____ aggressive   _____ pretty   _____ dominant   _____ submissive   _____ large _____ aloof to strangers    _____ confident   _____ cuddly  _____ wants to please    _____ smart   _____ easy to train   _____ friendly to strangers   

Other _____________________________________________________________

16. Do you have a preference for the color of your German Shepherd?

_____ Black & tan _____ Sable (these are the only colors in CELHAUS GSD's)

17. CELHAUS German Shepherds are active and ambitious. I recommend that you take your new pup to puppy kindergarten class and to formal obedience classes after it's 6 months old. Would a formal obedience training program be something you, as a new  owner, would be interested in participating in? (If NO, please provide a brief explanation)

18. What kind of work or behaviors do you expect of your German Shepherd Dog?

19. What would be your response if he/she made a mistake?

20. What amount of time and effort do you want to devote to training him/her? How serious are you about exhibiting, how competitive are you?

21. What is your definition of disciplining a dog? 

         What is your initial reaction to the idea of disciplining your dog?

22. How long have you lived in your current residence? ______                                         

Please send a picture if I am unable to personally inspect.

        Which of the following best describes your current residence?

          _____ Own a home           _____ Rent/lease a home

          _____ Own/rent/lease a townhouse (multiple family dwelling)

(Please note: If you rent/lease your residence a copy of the lease and written permission from the landlord to have a German Shepherd will be required before you can purchase a CELHAUS puppy.)

23. Do you have a fence? _____ yes _____ no        Please send a picture.

         Type of fence                                                                         Height _______

         Is the fence secure and solid?  

         What type of gates?

         Can children open the gates?

24. What type of improvements are needed to provide a secure yard?

25. Are you willing to make the improvements?

        When can you do so?

         How long will it take?

26. If you have a pool, is it fenced?

27. If you have a dog run, is it secure?

28. Have you checked the yard for dangerous articles, plants or anything the dog could use to climb out, burrow under, or eat to its endangerment?

 
 
 29. Are you aware of any distractions outside your yard that could plague the dog? (such as neighbor dogs, loose dogs on street, threatening neighbors, mischievous children?)

30. Can strangers gain access to your yard?

31. Have you asked yourself whether your lifestyle is so busy you might not have the time or energy to properly care for a German Shepherd puppy and raise it to be a good canine citizen?  Have you carefully considered how a German Shepherd will fit into your lifestyle?
 
 
 

32. Is your lifestyle such that friends, relatives and children gain admittance to your home, property and car without your supervision?  How?

33. Do you intend to keep the dog primarily indoors or outdoors? Please elaborate. Please send a picture if I am unable to inspect.

34. Where will the dog sleep at night?

35. What animals currently live in the household? (Please list)

Name                              Type of pet    Sex  Age      How long owned?      Kept where

36. Have you had any complaints about your pets? Please elaborate.

37. Does anyone in the household have any known allergies to animals?

         _____   NO

         _____   YES, please provide a brief explanation

38. Do you have a veterinarian you have used before and plan to use with your new German Shepherd?

         _____ NO

         _____ YES (please provide name/address/phone)

39. How did you find out about CELHAUS German Shepherds?

         _____ Veterinarian (Name _______________________________________)

         _____ My website

         _____ Newspaper/magazine ad (Which one)

          _____ Friend (Who?)______________________________________________

          _____ Other

This questionnaire was adapted from the one used by Breed Rescue Committee of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, in the hopes that no dog of my breeding would ever have to endure abuse, abandonment or neglect. If for any reason you are ever unable to keep your CELHAUS German Shepherd, I want it back. 

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Please return this questionnaire to: Cel Hope

CELHAUS GERMAN SHEPHERDS

4817 Big Horn Ave

Sheridan, WY 82801 

Phone/Fax:  (307) 674-4800 

e-mail any questions to: gsdlover@celhaus.com or celhaus@fiberpipe.net

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