Ramsgate Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

 

Puppy Application

 

Phone: 503 538-0330   Fax: 503 538-0313

Email: wolfpack1313@msn.com

 

 

Please answer all the questions in this application as completely as possible to aid me in matching you with a puppy that will best fit your familyŐs lifestyle.  Thank you for your interest and for considering RamsGate, and please donŐt hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns.

 

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

City:                          State:                     Zip Code:

 

Home Phone:                              Work Phone:                     

 

Fax:                          Cell Phones:

 

Email:

 

How did you hear about Ramsgate?

 

 

Please list names & ages of all members of your household and occupations of spouses/partners:

 

                     Name                                                                   Age                                                   Occupation

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you plan on adding a baby to your household in the near future? 

 

If you have young children (your own, grandchildren, etc.) do you know that toddlers and large breed dogs need to be taught how to interact with each other to avoid possible physical injuries?

 

Do you live in a house?    Condo?    Apartment?

 

Is this an urban, suburban or rural setting?

 

Do you currently have any pets?  If so, what kind (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) and how many?

 

 

Are they male or female?                              

 

Are they spayed/neutered?

 

How many dogs have you and/or your spouse/partner owned in the past, and what were the circumstances of their passing?

 

 

Have you ever returned a dog to itŐs breeder, and, if so, under what circumstances?

 

 

Is someone home during the day?

 

If not, how many hours would the pup be alone and how do you intend to provide for the feeding and exercise of the pup during your absence? 

 

 

Where will the pup be kept while alone?

 

 

Where will the pup sleep at night?

 

 

To what extent will you use a crate?

 

 

Will this dog primarily live indoors or outdoors?

 

 

Do you have a fenced area?               If so, how large and what type of fence?

 

 

If you do not have a fenced yard, how do you intend to exercise the dog?

 

 

Do you know that housebreaking may take 6 months or longer and that the dog will shed?

 

Is anyone in the household allergic to dogs?

 

How do you intend to socialize the puppy?

 

 

Will you commit to taking the pup to a Puppy Kindergarten class and, at minimum, two basic obedience classes?

 

Do you agree to spay/neuter a Pet/Companion puppy?

 

Do you agree to spay/neuter a Show/Breeding Prospect puppy if it does not pass itŐs final OFA clearances for hips, elbows and shoulders or does not receive a normal eye CERF?

 

What, if any, experience have you had with owning and/or training a large or giant breed dog?

 

 

Have you personally encountered a Swissy?

 

What type of activities does your family enjoy?

 

 

What are your expectations regarding activity level of  the Swissy?

 

 

Would your pet travel with you?

 

 

What are the qualities that attracted you to the GSMD?

 

 

Please describe your ideal Swissy.

 

 

Have you researched the diseases that can affect Swissys; in particular Bloat/Gastric Torsion, and do you know that treating some of these conditions can be very expensive?

 

 

Do you have a veterinarian knowledgeable about large breeds and bloat problems? 

 

If yes, please provide name, address and phone number.

 

 

Do you have an Emergency Vet Clinic nearby familiar with GDV (Bloat/Torsion)?

If yes, please provide name, address and phone number. 

 

What would happen to your dog if major changes occurred in your life (severe illness, divorce, job loss, etc.)?

 

 

Please specify whether you are interested in a: 

Male            Female            Either

 

Please specify whether you are interested in a: 

Show/Breeding Prospect              Pet/Companion

 

Would you be interested in a young adult or a rescue Swissy?

 

If a puppy is available for you, how do you intend to pick it up?

 

 

Please list names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 personal references.

 

                     1.

 

 

                     2.

 

 

                     3.

 

 

 

Is there anything else you feel I should know?

 

 

Name of person who completed this application (please type or print):

 

 

Signature (if faxing or mailing):                                                        Date:

 

 

 

Please fax or email this form to Ramsgate Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs.  If mailing, please send to:

                    

                     Michele Slate

Ramsgate Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

                     20310 SW Bramblewood Lane

                     Sherwood, OR 97140

 

Depending on puppy availability, you will be contacted by email or phone.

 

Please note that my choice of potential puppy owners is based entirely on my personal judgment of the most suitable home for my puppies.