**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?

Yes No

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?  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 we contact him/her for a reference?  Please provide 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?  May I see photos of where the Swissy 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? 

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