Rhalvek Danes

Rhalvek Great Dane Puppy Pre-Purchase Questionnaire

These questions are designed to help me choose the best home for my puppies and ensure that I am making the best match possible of puppy to owner, taking into consideration your lifestyle, commitment to exercise, health care, future performance expectations, environment, etc.(Just copy and paste this completed questionnaire into an email to me.)

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #s Home: ______________Cell: ___________________ Email: _____________________________________________

Where did you hear about me (AKC Marketplace, internet search, referral, etc. ); if you were referred to me, by whom?
I’d like to thank them!  ___________________________________________________________________________________
Type of home you live in: _________________________ How long have you lived there? ________________

Do you own or rent? _______________    If renting, please give name, address & phone # of landlord: ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name, address & phone # of your veterinarian:  _________________________________________________________________
Who will be the primary caregiver in the family? _________________________________________________________________
Where will the puppy be kept at night? ___________________________ During the day: ________________________________
Is anyone home during the day? __________How many hours on average will the puppy be left alone? _______________________

How will your puppy be confined in your absence? ________________________________________________ Is someone available

to feed/exercise the puppy during the day? ____________________________________________________________

What do you think is the activity level of Great Danes? ( ) very high ( ) high ( ) moderate ( ) below average
Have you ever owned a Great Dane before or any other giant breed? ____________ if not, have you ever owned a dog before and if so, what breed? ___________________________________

Are you aware of the size/weight potential for a Great Dane puppy? ________________________________

Are you aware of the drool factor of a Great Dane?_______________________

Do you have any other animals now? If yes, what do you have, ages of each and are they spayed/neutered or intact?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you have children? If yes, what are their ages? _____________________________________________ Are there Special Needs children or elderly adults in the household?__________________________________________________________ Do you care for children/grandchildren during the day or on weekends? ______________________________________________________________

Is anyone in your household allergic to animals? If yes, how severe is the allergy? ___________________________________________

Do you prefer a male or female puppy?

Do you have a color preference? _________________________________________________

Have you researched the cost of grooming, day care, vet care, pet insurance and training of a Great Dane puppy?  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you aware of the health issues which can affect the Great Dane breed? ___________________________________________________ What do you plan to feed your puppy?___________________________________________________________________________

I insist on a minimum vaccine protocol as well as waiting to spay/neuter until growth plates are closed.
Will you agree to both of these stipulations? _______________________________________
The average life of Great Dane is 7-10 years; Are you prepared for that commitment to this puppy?(Please keep in mind this is an averge lifespan)______________________

What kind of floor surfaces will the dog be on in the house? Are there stairs or a pool? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a fenced yard or suitable kennel area for outside confinement safety? __________________________________________

How will your puppy be confined when outside? ___________________________________________________________________

Do you know the dangers of dog parks and Doggy Day Care/Boarding?__________________________________________________

Do you understand the exercise requirements of a Great Dane? _____________________________________________________

How do you intend for your puppy to get enough daily mental and physical exercise (a minimum 45 minutes total per day is recommended)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you travel frequently? If so, will your dog travel with you or do you have a plan for its care during your absence? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever returned a pet to a breeder? _____________  If so, what were the circumstances? ______________________________

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Have you ever given a pet away? _____________   If so, what were the circumstances? _____________________________________

Have you ever surrendered a pet to a pound, rescue or shelter?  _____________________  If so, what were the circumstances? ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Will you be enrolling your puppy in basic obedience/S.T.A.R Puppy classes? _________________________________

Are you interested in showing in conformation? _____Have you ever titled a dog in AKC/UKC conformation or performance? __________

Are you interested in performance competition (rally, obedience, agility, hunting, etc).? ____________________________________

Are you interested in training your dog for therapy/service? __________________________________________________________

Do you have a desire to breed? _______________  If so, have you ever bred before? _____________

Do you understand the difference between a limited registration and a full registration? _____________________________________

Do you know and understand what GVD is?___________________

Do you plan on having a gastropexy performed on your puppy to prevent GVD?______

Anything additional you’d like to tell me about you and your family so that I’ll know you better?  _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All prospective buyers must provide two references, with phone #’s, to whom I may speak personally. One of these may be your current veterinarian and one your current groomer, if you have one.

1. 1)  Name, #, relationship: _______________________________________________________________________________

2. 2)  Name, #, relationship: _______________________________________________________________________________

Please contact me directly to discuss availability, price, deposit, terms of ownership, etc. I may arrange for transport of the puppy to you for a prepaid fee.  A non-refundable deposit of $500,  a  Contract to Purchase along with this Questionnaire will reserve a puppy from this or a future litter. Deposits go toward purchase price but are not accepted until I know that there is a viable litter.  If you change your mind after the puppies are born - the deposit is forfeited no exceptios.

Christine Smith/Rhalvek Danes

(509)919-7552

email: cns7330@gmail.com