Prospective Puppy Buyer Questionnaire

If you are interested in bringing a Sloughi puppy into your life, we would like to get to know you better. Please copy and paste this form into a Word program, fill out the replies, and e-mail it to Raksha@plumedserpentsloughis.com. This information will help match specific puppies with prospective owners.

Your Information

Name:
E-mail address:
Mailing address:
Home phone:
Cell phone:
Fax:
Best time to call if we need to reach you by phone:

Your occupation:
Work phone:

Briefly describe your personality:

List your hobbies, dog-related or not:


Your Family

Please list all family members who live with you and their ages:

How do all family members feel about bringing a new dog into the home at this time?

Number of dogs presently owned:
Breed(s):
Sex(es):
Spayed/Neutered?
Their temperament:

Number of other pets owned:
Species/breed(s):

Number of dogs previously owned:
Breed(s):
How long did you have each of these dogs, and what happened to them?

Have you ever had to euthanize (put to sleep) a dog?
If so, why?

Is your neighborhood (select):
Urban
Suburban
Rural

Regarding your home, do you:
Own
Rent

Do you have a securely fenced yard?
How big?
How high is the fence?
Alternately, do you have a securely fenced area near your home where a dog could get safe daily exercise?


The Sloughi and You

Why are you interested in owning a Sloughi?

How did you learn about the Sloughi?

How were you referred to us?

Do you prefer a:
Male
Female
Why?

Any coat color preference?

Please list all that apply: I want a Sloughi for:
Companion
Show
Breeding
Coursing/racing
Obedience
Agility
Protection
Other (please specify)

How many hours a day are you away from home?
Where will your dog be during this time?

What percentage of the day will your dog be in the following?
House
Yard
Other (please specify)

Where will the dog sleep?

If you will be away for work or vacation, how will the dog be cared for and where will he/she stay?

On what occasions do you plan to use a crate, and if so, for how long?

What type of training do you intend for this dog?

Do you plan to spay or neuter this dog?

If you are considering breeding, do you promise to select your dog's mate carefully, and breed only a PRA-certified (DNA tested) pair?

Are you aware that a puppy will chew during at least his/her first year, and are you able to take puppy accidents and mischief in stride before the dog matures?

Are you committed to caring for this dog for his/her entire lifetime?


Thank you. Your interest in Plumed Serpent Sloughis is much appreciated!

(This questionnaire is modified from the original as written by Ermine Moreau-Sipiere of Moreau-Sipiere International Sloughis.)