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Purchasing Questions

              These questions help us facilitate the best match between puppy to owner

Why do you want a puppy?

How did you decide on a Golden Retriever?

Are you looking for a male or female puppy?

What are the attributes you would like your puppy/dog to possess?

Are you interested in any specific type of training characteristics such as Obedience, Agility, Hunt Trials or Tracking?

Do you plan on picking up your pup (driving), flying to meet us at the airport, or having us ship your pup to you?

Tell Us About Yourself

         These questions are used to impart knowledge on the       prospective buyer while allowing us to learn more about the futures of the puppies we have so lovingly raised

Number of members in your family
 

Do you have children? (please include ages)

Are all members of your household away during the day?

How many hours a day will the puppy be alone?

What provisions will you make for your puppy while you are gone?

Does anyone in your family suffer from allergies?

Does anyone who lives in your home, or who is a frequent visitor, smoke?
 

Do you own a swimming pool?

     If so, is it fenced separately from the yard, with no entrance under it?
 

Have you put a deposit on a puppy with anyone else at this time? If so who?
 

Do you own your own home or do you rent?

     If you rent, does your landlord allow dogs?
 

Have you owned a dog before?

     What breed/type did you own and what happened to them?
 

Do you currently have any pets (and age)?

     Will your current pets adapt to another animal in the family? 
 
What will you do with the puppy if it does not work out for you?

Do you agree that if at any time you are unable to keep your puppy or dog, for whatever reason, you will need to return the puppy/dog to Golden Connoisseur Kennel and we will place him/her in a suitable home?
 
Where will your dog live, sleep, eat, and play?
 
Do you have a fenced yard, or fenced exercise play area for your dog?

     If not, are you willing to construct one before puppy comes to live with you?
 
Do you know that we will not allow a puppy obtained from us to be tied ?

    Do you understand why we insist on the no-tie rule?
 
Do you understand that Goldens thrive on human attention and cannot be isolated from the rest of the family?

Do you understand that a puppy purchased from us must be a part of the family and not be a dog that lives outdoors all the time?

Do you plan on using a crate to help house-train your pup?

     If not, how do you plan on house-training?
 
Who will be responsible for the care, grooming, and training of your dog?

Briefly tell us about your family’s lifestyle, hobbies, and interests:
 
What do you expect from us, the breeders of your pup?

Are you prepared to feed an organic or natural dog food to your dog?

Do you understand that we sell all our puppies on a non-breeding contract as required by the Golden Retriever Club of America, that it may not be bred unless this contract is removed by mutual consent?

Do you understand that your dog must be neutered/spayed?

If you decide to purchase a pet puppy from us, do you understand that the deposit ($500) that you give us to reserve a puppy for you is non-refundable (unless we do not have a puppy for you or the sex of puppy which you requested)?
 
Will you allow a home visit by the breeder or breeder’s representative before a puppy is placed in your home?

What Veterinarian do you plan to use? (Name, address, & phone number)
 
Please list 2 references of people that know you, your family/work life, and any past relationships with pets (with address/phone #'s).

Do you agree to all the conditions and state that the information provided by you is accurate and true?

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