Puppy Questionnaire

Your name and address:^*

and email address? Phone number please (Optional)^*

How did you find out we had Afghan Hounds?

Answer yes if you understand that no puppies are reserved without a deposit of half their price^*

Is there a particular puppy that you are interested in?^*

Do you prefer a specific age or color?^*

Would you prefer a male or female?

What kind of a residence to you live in?^*

Are there children in your home?^*

What are their ages?

Are there people in your household with allergies? Describe if so.^*

Do you have a fenced yard or access to a fenced area like a dog park?^*

If you have a fenced yard, how tall is the shortest part of the fence or gate?

Have you had dogs as pets before?^*

If so, where did you get it/them?

Do you have other pets?^*

If so, what are they?

If you have pets now, are they spayed/neutered?

Why do you want an Afghan Hound?^*

Have you had Afghan Hounds before?^*

If so, what was that experience like?

Why do you think you have a good home for an Afghan Hound?

What are your expectations of an Afghan Hound if you get one?^*

Are you interested in getting a puppy that might be a show dog prospect?^*

Are you looking for an Afghan Hound that might be used for breeding someday?^*

I don’t recommend getting a dog fixed unless medically necessary. If you expect to get one of ours neutered, you should wait until they are fully grown – at about a year old. Do you expect to get this dog spayed or neutered?

Solitary Afghan Hounds can get bored. Are you willing to take steps to prevent that?

Where will this puppy be during the day?^*

Where will this Afghan Hound sleep?

When would this puppy be left alone? For how long?^*

Will this Afghan Hound be an indoor or outdoor dog?

Are there times when this dog would be off leash while away from your house/yard?

What would this dog’s daily routine be on a typical week day?^*

If this dog were to get sick or injured, can you afford adequate veterinary care? It could cost more than the purchase price. ^*

Do you realize that you can either keep a long coat on this dog or give it a haircut periodically to minimize grooming requirements

Afghans average 13 year lifespans. Some can live to 16 or more years. Are you prepared to provide for one during it’s whole life? ^*

Have you ever had to turn a pet back to a shelter, rescue organization, or breeder?

If yes, please describe the circumstances.

Are you familiar with using crates for housetraining a puppy?^*

How will you arrange for your dog’s potty requirements?^*

How will your dog get exercise?^*

Do you realize there a number of normal puppy behaviors (as with any puppy) that are possibly objectionable to you? Those manageable behaviors may have to be dealt with up until the age of two or so. They may end up being inconvenient, expensive, or time consuming to manage. I can send you a list. ^*

Training from a young age is really helpful. Besides Come, Sit, Down, Leave it, etc. there are many fun things Afghan Hounds can learn that will make dog ownership more fun and less hassle. Are you in a position to spend a few minutes every day training a puppy?^*

Do have an easy way to send photos to us so we can see how he appears as he grows up and matures? This is not a rhetorical question. If you get a dog from us, we expect you to provide us with photos and updates as to their wellbeing. ^*

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your situation?

Please list an unrelated reference person we may contact and phone number. ^*

Please list a second unrelated person we may contact and phone number. ^*

If you have a veterinarian you regularly take your pets to, please give the name and phone number.

Answer yes again if you understand that no puppies are reserved without a deposit of half their price. ^*

By answering ‘Yes’ you certify on your oath that if you get a puppy or adult Afghan Hound from us and at some point are unable to care for it, that you will notify Brian Wood and give him first opportunity to take the dog back. You will not resell it, turn it in to a shelter or rescue organization, or give it away “free to a good home”. ^*