PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE

All interested parties are to fill out our "puppy questionnaire" to ensure you and your new companion are the best fit. This is a common best practice with responsible breeders. All applications will be reviewed in the order they were received in a timely manner.

Thank you.

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Occupation

How many adults live in your household?

How many children live in your household and what are their ages?

Do you own or rent your home? Are there any pet restrictions?

Do you have any other pets in your home? If so, how many and what are they?

Is your yard fenced or otherwise secure? If not, how to you plan to get your Ridgeback daily exercise?

Have you previously owned a Ridgeback? What other pets have you owned?

Do you know the breed history of Rhodesian Ridgebacks?

Why did you choose a Ridgeback puppy?

What activities do you plan to engage your Ridgeback in? (i.e. Show/Lure Course/Obedience/Agility/Hiking/Biking, etc)

Do you plan to crate train and do basic obedience with your puppy?

Do you have a preference on age or gender? Would you accept a "ridge-less Ridgeback"?

What time frame would work best for you for a new addition to your family?

Have you ever re-homed or surrender a pet to a shelter? If yes, please explain the circumstances.

Do you have a Veterinarian in place to care for your puppy?

Do you understand by placing this puppy in your home that this is a lifetime commitment to care for him/her through illness and possible injuries and to do the best of your ability to provide them with a safe and healthy environment?

Do you understand that we will be making the final decision on which puppy will be placed in your home? We will of course take into consideration which puppy you are drawn to. That, along with the environment of your home, the puppy's temperament and complete situation will help us determine the best fit for your family.

Please tell us anything else you would like us to know about yourself, your home and your family.