Cornerstone

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Puppy Buyer Questionnaire & Application

Rita Rimler

702 405 6805

puppyapplication@gmail.com

Pamela E. Cosner

310 455 0396

DogPro4u@aol.com

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

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

If you are interested in a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog from Cornerstone GSMD please fill out the form below and return.

 

Name:

Address:

Phone Number:         Cell Phone Number:

Email Address:

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?

Do you own or rent?  If you rent are you certain that you can own a large dog?

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 we contact him/her for a reference?  Please give us 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?



Will this dog primarily live indoors or outdoors?

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? 

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