Puppy Application

Cornerstone

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Questionnaire & Application

Rita Rimler

720 851 6785

At Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs I screen my breeding stock very carefully for any inheritable problems and I do everything in my power to make sure my puppies are free from the problems that prevail in our breed. Due to complex genetics and Mother Nature I cannot guarantee that a puppy will be absolutely free of all genetic disorders.

My goal is to produce healthy, sound puppies and to place them in the home most suited for the puppy and the new family.

Buying a dog is a lifetime, serious commitment and I am dedicated to making sure my dogs always go to loving, caring forever homes. My dogs are very special to me and therefore I take very seriously my responsibility to make sure they get the best possible home I can find for them. If you are interested in obtaining a puppy or an adult from Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs please fill out the following questionnaire. This questionnaire will help me learn about you, your family, your home, and your lifestyle. That in turn will help me to match a puppy/adult to you and the specifics of your life. I will not make a final decision on puppy placement until after eight weeks and I have a complete evaluation on each puppy's temperament and structure. Filling out this application does not guarantee a puppy/adult will be placed with you. Thank you for your interest in my puppies/adults and for taking the time to fill out the questionaire.

Due to server difficulties the applications are not getting to me when the submit button is hit. Therefore I must ask that you either copy and paste your completed application and attach it to an email or copy and paste your completed application into the body of an email. I apologize for any inconvenience.

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What made you decide that you want a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog?

Have you talked with other GSMD breeders?

Are you currently on a waiting list with another breeder?

If yes, how many other breeders?

Are you interested in a male or female? Why?

Are you interested in a pet or performance dog?

Have you researched the diseases that can affect GSMD such as OCD, bloat/gastric torsion, epilepsy, etc.? Do you know that treating some of these conditions can be very expensive?

Why do you think a GSMD is the right dog for you and your family?

Are you aware that it can take as long as 6 months to housebreak a GSMD?

Have you ever met a GSMD in person before?

Would you consider a red or blue GSMD?

Would you consider a young adult?

Describe your ideal dog.

Have you ever owned a dog? If yes, what breed?

Have you ever had to give up a dog?

What was the reason?

What other animals do you currently own?

Are they spayed/neutered?

Do all members of the household like dogs?

List all the people in your home and their ages.

Do you plan on adding a baby to your family in the near future? If yes, when?

Does anyone living in the home have allergies to pets?

Do you live in a house. a condo, an apartment? May I visit or send a representative?

Do you own or rent? If you rent are you certain that you can own a large dog? May I contact your landlord?

Is your neighborhood in a rural or urban setting?

Do you have a fenced area/yard? How large? What type of fencing?

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

Do you have a regular vet? Can I contact him/her for a reference? Please include his/her phone number.

Who will be the primary care giver of the dog?

Does this person work outside the home? If yes, how do you intend to provide for your pup during the day?

What activities do you plan on doing with your GSMD? How active is your family?

Will this dog live primarily indoors or outdoors? May I see photos of where the puppy will spend most of the time in your home & yard?

How long will the puppy be alone during the day?

To what extent do you use crates?

How do you plan to train or discipline your GSMD? Are you willing to attend obedience classes?

As with all dogs GSMD need proper socialization, how will you do this?

How did you hear about Cornerstone Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs?

I place all my puppies on a co-ownership until certain criteria are met, is this OK with you?

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