Questionnaire

      Your answers to these questions help us determine the best homes for our Danes, and the best Dane for your Family.

      By applying for the adoption of a Dane from Bayridge Danes, you hereby give your Veterinarian(s) and other references permission to disclose information to Bayridge Danes.

      Signature is implied and assumed on e-mail & online Applications to Adopt. If you print and mail, you must print name and sign.

      All questions need answered to be accepted.

About You

     Your Name(s) (Required):

     Street Address (Required):

     Your City, Prov./State, and Postal/Zip Code (Required):

     Email Address (Required):

     Phone Number (Required):

     How did you find us? (Referral from another Breeder, friend, advertisement, etc)


     References (Include name, address, phone & email - 4 Required)


     Who is your current Vet? (Include name, address & phone)


     Do you and/or the members of your household have experience with danes?


     Have you ever euthanized an animal? If so please explain the circumstances


     Have you ever surrendered an animal to the pound, SPCA, Rescue org. or returned one to it's breeder? If so, please explain the circumstances


     Would you be interested in becoming a member in any of the following clubs? (Check all that apply)
     Canadian Kennel Club
     Your Local All-Breed Club

     Will you be willing to keep in touch with the breeder throughout your dog's life?


About Your Household
     If you have children, how much involvement will they have with the raising, care and training of this dog and in what manner will they be involved?


     Please list the number of children and their ages.


     How many hours per day will your puppy be home alone?

     Where will your puppy stay when s/he is alone in the house?

     What arrangements have you made to let the puppy out during the day, if you are at work?


     Where will your dog stay when s/he is grown up and all alone in the house?

     Where will your dog stay when you are home?

     Where will your dog sleep?

     When you travel what will you do with your dog? Will s/he go with you, stay with family or friends or go to a boarding kennel?


     Type of Fencing:

     If you do not have any kind of fencing, how will you provide security for your puppy when it’s outside or when you're away?


     Are there other pets in your home?

     If there are other pets in the home what pets do you have and how do you intend to give this puppy all of the training and attention that it deserves and will definitely require?


About Danes
     Why have you chosen the Dane as the breed for you and what characteristics of this breed do you like?


     Are you aware that Dane puppies can and will do large damage to household things if not supervised?


     Are you aware that Danes cannot tolerate extremely hot or cold weather?


     Are you aware that Danes require lots of attention?

About Your Puppy
     In order of importance what are the top three qualities or characteristics you would like in your puppy and why do you like these particular qualities or characteristics?


     Please indicate below which qualities you would like in your dog. (Check all that apply)
     Friendly
     Protective
     Fast Learner
     Quiet Companion
     High Energy
     Other
     If other please specify


     What sex do you prefer?
     Please explain your reasons


     Are you willing to take the other sex if your choice is not available and if not why not?
     Please explain your reasons


     What color do you prefer?

     If your preference is not available would you be willing to take another color?

     Do you intend to spay or neuter this animal?
     Please explain your reasons


     Are you willing to continue feeding your puppy a species-appropriate raw diet?
     Please explain your reasons


     Are you willing to follow a minimal or no vaccination schedule as outlined by the breeder?

     Please explain your reasons


Your Puppy And You
     What types of things will you do to socialize your puppy and get him/her used to other people, dogs, noises, etc?


     What activities are you interested in doing with your dog and why do they interest you?


     Your puppy will come to you partly crate trained and house trained. When the puppy messes in your home how will you discipline him/her?


     Do you plan on attending Obedience classes with your puppy?

     How will you reinforce any positive behaviour?

     How will you discourage behaviour such as jumping up, whining, excessive barking, growling at people, chewing, digging, etc?


About Your Purchase
     When are you looking to purchase a dog/puppy?

     Please indicate which of the following describes why you are purchasing this dog? (Check all that apply)
     Family Pet
     Breeding Prospect
     Show Dog
     Working
     Obedience
     Agility
     Guard Protection
     Other
     If other please specify

     Please use this space to add any additional comments about yourself or to ask any questions.