Paxton Danes Puppy Questionnaire

Potential Owner Questionnaire

Thank you for your interest in a Paxton Dane puppy!
Please take a moment to tell us about yourself. The information you provide here will help us determine your suitability for ownership.
This Questionnaire may seem involved but as a potential owner
you should be pleased that we place our puppies very carefully.

In 2007 the people of California defeated Assembly Bill 1634, but similiar legislation has been proposed
in other US states and California for 2008.
Be aware and informed about the realities of this type of legislation.
I do believe in, and strictly enforce, age appropriate spay/neuter of companion puppies by contract.
However many of these proposals, including AB 1634, call for the spay/neuter of of every pet at 4 - 6 months of age,
which is inappropriate and detrimental to the proper growth and development of most breeds,
and infinitely more so for the giant breeds, which have a longer growth and maturity cycle, given thier size.
Proper and natural growth is essential to developing the necessary and balanced skeletal structure
that will support a long and healthy life.
Please contact you assembly and senate representatives to express your opposition
to this type of legislation should it be proposed in your state.

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Full Name:
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email Address:
Telephone Number
Best time to call
How were you referred to PAXTON DANES?
Please list 2 references (breeder, veterinarian, ect) Be sure to identify their relationship to you and provide a phone number where they can be reached.
When are you looking to purchase a puppy?
Please tell us what type of dog you are interested in: (check all that apply)	Puppy Older trained adult Puppy first but would consider an adult No age preference
	Male Female No Sex Preference
	Fawn Brindle No Color Preference
	Cropped Natural No Ear Preference
What are your plans for this puppy/dog? (Please mark all that apply)	pet/Companion Show/Conformation Therapy Agility Obedience Breeding Protection/guard other
If other please explain?
Have you owned a Great Dane in the past?	Yes No
If Yes, please tell us about this dog. If No, why do you want a Great Dane now?
Number of adults in your household?
Number of children in your household?
please list the ages of any children
Does anyone in your household have pet allergies?
Number of pets in your household now?
If other pets, what ages, types and temperment? Are they spayed or neutered?
What has become of other pets you have owned? Have you ever had to euthanize (put to sleep)an animal? If yes, why?
What is it about the Great Dane that makes you feel this is the right breed for your family?
Why are you interested in obtaining a Great Dane from PAXTON DANES?
What is your Marital status?
What is your age?
What is your occupation?
What type of residence do you live in (Own home, rent home, apartment, condo ect.) ?
Do you have a fenced yard?
If yes, how high is your fence?
Describe the fencing material, age and condition.
How will you transport the dog?
Please tell us about your living arrangements and how it allows for scheduled feedings, proper training, exercise, ect.
What type of diet do you plan on feeding? Please be specific ~ if Kibble what brand/type ... if RAW/BARF, have you fed this diet before?
Who will be the primary care giver of this dog?
Approximatley how many hours will this dog be left alone each day?
Where will the dog be when no one in home?
Where will this dog sleep at night? (ie on the bed, loose, crated, confined to kitchen, besement, garage, yard, kennel or other)
What books have you read on dog care and trainng?
Are you willing to follow the Health Guidelines and advice supplied by Paxton Great Danes regarding shots/vaccinations, exercise, feeding, and training?	yes No Maybe
If No or Maye, Please explain.
Are you willing to stay in regular contact with Paxton Great Danes for the life of the dog and provide updates?
Is there any additional information you would like us to know when we assess placing a Paxton Dane puppy with you? Any changes to the above in the near forseeable future? We would love to hear your own expectations for the newest member of your family!
Your turn! Is there anything else you would like to tell or ask us at this time?

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