If you are currently OR do become involved in an adoption process with another Breeder please be respectful AND honest with all concerned about your search / plans. I don't need to know another Breeders info etc but feel every one's time is precious and we should all be aware of the total picture, if you don't agree with my opinion on this subject please explain.

Do you agree ? YES / NO

If "NO" please explain

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name:

Address: including City/ Town and State

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Email Address:

Best Time to Call:

Occupation: and typical work schedule

List all Adults and children in household, along with ages and occupations.

HOUSING / LANDLORD INFORMATION

Do you own or rent your home?

Do you live in a: House, Apartment , Townhouse , Other:

If you rent, do you have the landlord's permission to keep a dog?

**Landlords Permission must be obtained!**

How long have you lived at this address?

FENCE / YARD / CRATE INFORMATION

Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog?

Do you have a kennel run?

Describe fence or kennel run - type, height and size:

If no fence or kennel run how will you handle the dogs exercise and toilet needs?

Do you have a suitable dog crate?

If no, are you willing to purchase one?

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Is everyone in your household in agreement on getting a new pup?

Are any members of you household allergic to animals?

Please describe your lifestyle: active, passive or in-between?

Who in the household will have the main responsibility of caring for this dog?

How many hours a will the dog be alone?

Where will the dog stay when you are not home?

Where will the dog sleep at night?

Do you plan on keeping this dog primarily, indoors or outdoors?

Where will the dog stay when outdoors?

A. free in fenced yard
B. kennel
C. tied to something
D. roaming free
E. other

Where will the dog stay when indoors?

OTHER ANIMAL INFORMATION

Do you own other dogs?

Spayed / Neutered?

Please list breed, size, and gender of each:

Do you own cats?

If yes, how many?

Any other animals?

If yes, please describe:

How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years?

If you do not still own the dog(s), please describe what happened to it (them). Please be specific.

Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder?

If so, what were the circumstances?

Have you ever given a pet away?

If so, what were the circumstances?

Have you ever taken a pet to the pound or shelter?

If so, what were the circumstances?

Have you owned a Labrador Retriever before?

Why did you choose this breed?

Will this dog be a …

A. Pet/Companion/Family Member
B. Hunting/Field Dog
C. Show/Conformation
D. Agility
E. Breeding potential
F. Therapy/Special Needs Dog
G. Search and Rescue Working Dog
H. Combination of above
I. Other

If you chose H or I as the answer to the last question, please explain.

Will you be attending any training classes?
We urge you do do so.

Do you have a regular vet?

If yes, what is his/her:

Name:

Phone:

Address:

May I call for a reference?

PREFERENCES

At what age would you like to get the puppy (8 weeks is the minimum)?

What is your ideal time frame to bring your puppy home (now, within the next month, etc.)?

Are you willing to add your name to a waiting list for the ideal puppy?

SEX - I would like a Female, Male or no preference:

COLOR - I would prefer a Yellow, Chocolate, Black or no preference (please include a 2nd choice if you are flexible):

Are you willing to consider an older puppy or adult instead of an 8-10 wk old pup?

If so, what is your maximum age limit?

Do you plan on breeding this dog?

If so why?

If breeding is in your plans, do you agree to a co-ownership and/or limited registration until I am satisfied the dog has had all necessary clearances and has real breeding potential?

If you are not going to show in conformation or breed your dog, do you agree to spay or neuter it no sooner than 9 months of age and no later than 18 months of age?
We do NOT want puppies neutered prior to 9 months, more on that when we talk.

GENERAL INFO

Do you understand that Labrador Retrievers are social dogs that thrive in a family situation, given ample exercise, playtime, and training?

Do you understand that having a puppy is a big responsibility and commitment to the dog for the duration of its life (8 to 15 years)?

Do you understand that when you bring a new puppy into your home you can expect to lose sleep the first few nights because the pup may cry, whine, and bark a lot?

Do you understand that it will need to go outside every 4 to 6 hours overnight to relieve itself the first few weeks until it can "hold it" through the night?

Do you agree to take the dog to a vet regularly and as needed to keep the dog healthy and current on all vaccinations?

Do you agree that if for any reason you can no longer keep the dog (other than health reasons covered by our guarantee), to return it to Whipowil Labradors and receive no refund or replacement for the dog?

Our puppies are priced on average between 900.00 and 1,200.00, the price depends on the Titles and pedigrees of the Sire & Dam of litter, sometimes an older puppy or young adult is available for about the same price.

A partially refundable $200.00 deposit is required to be added to our waiting list, having a first and second color and/or sex preference will help insure a puppy from a particular litter planned here.

If there is not a puppy available for you in the litter that we've agreed upon then you may either transfer the deposit to an upcoming litter or it will be refunded.

IF you change your mind after being notified we do have a puppy for you THEN only half the deposit will be refunded. These $$ kept are compensation for the HUGH amount of time and energy spent discussing Labradors with you.

If we are placing an older Adult "over 5 yrs" or rescue there will be a nominal adoption fee to help cover some of the expenses incurred by us for that particular dog.

How did you hear about us?

Do you have any additional questions that have not already been answered by the extensive information available on our website?

Is there any additional information you would like to add?

Thank you for investing this time in your search for your next "Best Friend"

I look forward to speaking with you soon !!