Domlina's  Owner Screening
Questionnaire

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1. How did you find out about Domlina's Kennel?

2. Why do you think the Havanese breed is the breed suited for you and your family?

3. Have you ever seen a Havanese before, if so, where and when?

4. In your research, what have you come to know about the Havanese?

5. What one thing most attracted you to the Havanese?

6. What one thing do you think will give you the biggest challenge with your new Havanese? How do you intend to deal with it?

7. Why are you looking for a dog?

8. If you are interested in breeding the Havanese, please explain you reasons and tell me about your breeding ethics?

9. If you are interested in breeding the Havanese, tell me about your home environment and why you think your environment would be good for raising Havanese?

10. What recent experience have you had with dogs? Have you ever taken a dog to obedience training classes?

11. What do you like most about dogs? What do you dislike most about dogs?

12. What do you think are the most important ways to keep a dog happy and obedient and well loved?

13. What type of activities do you plan on doing with your new dog?

14. What type of dwelling do you live in?

15. Do you have a fenced in backyard for the dog to play in or do you plan on making something for the dog to play in?

16. Where is the dog when you are at work? Is there someone home all day or does someone come home during lunch hour?

17. Where do you plan on having the dog sleep at night?

18. Do you have any children? If so, what ages and what exposure have they had with dogs?

19. What arrangements will you make for the dog if no-one is home all day till the dog matures enough to be left for long periods?

20. How do you plan on accommodating the dog if you travel or go away on holidays?

21. Do you currently have a vet? If so, can I contact them for a referral? If yes, can you give me their address and phone number?

22. Under what conditions would you put a dog to sleep? Why?

23. Under what conditions would you ever sell a dog? Why?

24. Do you have any sex preferences? Why?

25. How do you plan on housebreaking your new puppy?

26. How would handle the puppy chewing on your furniture or shoes?

27. How would you deal with your puppy crying at night or barking during the day?

28. What would you do if you had to move and could not take your Havanese with you?

29. How do you plan on dealing with bad behaviour in your puppy?

30. Tell me as much as you can about why you want a Havanese for a new playmate?