The Questionnaire
This questionnaire is very extensive.
It could take you as much as 35 minutes to complete.

Before acquiring a new puppy, thought needs to be given as to how the puppy will fit into your lifestyle, home, and family.  This questionnaire is designed to help you make important decisions prior to purchasing a puppy and to assist us in placing the right puppy with you.  This will enable us to match each puppy with the proper home based on the prospective owner's lifestyle and environment and the puppy's personality and abilities.  With this in mind, please answer all questions with as much detail as possible.  All information is strictly confidential and will be used only by Wachusett American Eskimos.  Thank you for your interest.

Where it states: "Please Select One" you MUST select one of the options, or upon submitting the form you will be returned to the questionnaire and will have to start over again.

Contact Info:

Name
Address
City, State
E-mail
Evening Tel
Best time to reach you
Occupation

General Info

How did you find/ learn about our website?
If thru another breeder, name of breeder
If other, please be specific

When were you looking to acquire a puppy?
How much do you expect to pay for a puppy?
Which variety are you interested in?

The American Eskimo comes in three varieties, which is determined by height at the withers (shoulders).  Click HERE to see an illustration of this.

The height ranges given above are listed to cover the height standards for UKC and AKC.  These registries have different height standards for the appropriate variety listed.

(Wachusett American Eskimos only owns and breeds the Standard variety)
(We do not own or breed any Toy or Miniatures or any other breeds.)

Family Info

Age of person submitting this form
Number of other adults in your household
(over the age of 18)
If you do not currently have any children, are you planning to start a family
Our children are grown
We have children under the age of 7 visit.
Ages/Gender of children who will be interacting with the puppy/dog.
Does anyone in your family have allergies to dogs?
Has any in your family been bitten by a dog? Please explain the circumstances under which this occurred.
Please describe a typical weekday in your life (work schedule, etc.)
What type of weekend activities do you do? i.e.,  soccer games, hiking, canoeing, skiing, etc.

Residence Info

Details of your family's residence:
Use this space if you wish to elaborate on your residence.

Dog Experience/Ownership Section

Why have you decided to purchase an American Eskimo?
Is this your first dog? If yes, please select "yes" then, click HERE to jump to the next relative section.
   
If this is NOT your first dog:  
Do/Have you ever owned an American Eskimo?  If yes, please, please select "yes" then, click HERE to jump to the next relative section.

If this is your first American Eskimo, but NOT your first dog, what breed(s) have you owned or currently own?

Do you still have this(ese) dogs?

Do you have any other pets?

Please list in the case of dogs/cats, the following:

Breed
Age
Gender
Spayed/Neutered

What research have you done in determining that the AED is the breed for you?
Click HERE to skip to go to next relative section.  

Past or Current AED Owner Section
Past or Current AED Owner Section

You've indicated that you either have owned or own an American Eskimo...  

From whom did you purchase it
(breeder's name/kennel name/pet store)

What variety(ies) do/have you owned?
Click HERE to skip to go to next relative section.  

New Dog Ownership Section
New Dog Ownership Section

So this is your first dog....  

What type of research have you done on the American Eskimo?

Are you committed to caring for this dog for his/her lifetime?  (Average lifespan is 15 years)
Do you have any other pets and how many? (i.e., cat, birds, hamster, gerbils) (no need to list fish)

Dog Training/Other Experience
Dog Training/Other Experience

Do you plan to take your dog/ puppy to Puppy Kindergarten/Basic Canine Obedience?
 
Have you looked into Puppy Kindergarten/Basic Obedience programs in your area other than chain store training classes.
 
Are you willing to take this dog to Puppy Kindergarten and Canine Obedience training classes in order that he/she will become an enjoyable companion and canine good citizen?
 
Do you have experience in any of the following  (training) areas?   Obedience
  Showing (Conformation)
  Agility
  Pet Therapy
  Breeding   --->  How many litters? 
   Other
          

Have you put any titles on your dog(s)? and if so, what kind? (AKC, UKC, CKC (Canadian Kennel Club)


 
Check all that apply when it comes to your past puppy/dog training experience:   I personally trained my dog
  I hired a personal trainer
 I took my puppy to puppy kindergarten
  I went beyond puppy kindergarten
  I take/en conformation handling classes
  I do obedience training (AKC/UKC, Other)
  I do agility training (AKC/UKC, Other)
  I don't believe in structured training
  I have put CGC title(s) on my dog(s)
  None, this would be my first dog
 
How long has it been since you've trained a puppy?
 
Will you be crate training this puppy?
 
Did/Do you have any problems (health, training, behavior, etc.) with current/previous dogs
(please be specific)

Containment/Shelter

What type of outdoor facilities do you have?  
 
(*Hidden fencing will keep your dog in, but will not keep other dogs / predators out.)

* DogWatch (TM) or Invisible Fence (c)
 
  Kennel run (existing)
  Kennel run (will install)
  Fenced yard (existing)
  Fenced yard (will install)
  Hidden Fence (existing)
  Hidden Fence (will install)
  Tether/chain/rope
  Housedog - out on Leash only
  No restraint - my dog can run loose
  Shelter - Dog House
  Other type of shelter
 
When traveling in a moving vehicle, how or will this dog be contained, and if so, how?

Preferences

What gender are you interested in:
Why?

If gender is not available, will you accept a puppy of the opposite gender?:
Would you consider an older puppy or an adult dog?
If yes or possibly, what is the maximum age you would consider?  
Sometimes we hear of breeders looking to place older/ retired show dogs, is this a possible option?

Puppy Caregiving

Who is going to be the primary caregiver?
 
Is this person aware of the time and energy needed to care for a young puppy and willing and able to accept that responsibility?
How many hours per day will this puppy/dog be left alone?
If more than 6 hours, will someone be able to potty the puppy at lunch, or will you hire a dog walker?
Where will the puppy/dog be when no one is home?
Where will the puppy/dog sleep at night?
Where will the puppy/dog PRIMARILY spend its time?
If you work during the day, where the puppy be or who will take care of it?
Grooming...  With regard to grooming, I think American Eskimo Dogs require:
What would you do with dog if you suddenly found yourself unable to keep it?

Miscellaneous

Have you ever had to euthanize a dog?
If so, why?

Have you ever had to take an animal to a shelter or pound?  If yes, please provide details.
Have you ever returned a dog, if so why?
Where did you get your previous/current dog(s)?
        (Please check all appropriate boxes)
Got from breed rescue
Got from local shelter
Got from a pet store
Got as a gift
Dog was a stray
Got from a breeder
If from a breeder, please provide breeder's name or kennel name ---   (Only applies to previous or current AED owners)
Please indicate your interest:
If you are purchasing a pet, will you agree to sign a contract stating that the dog is to be spayed/neutered and not be used for breeding purposes?

Veterinarian Information

Do you currently have a veterinarian?
     If so, may we contact them for a reference?
     Vet's name:
    Clinic name:
    Clinic location:
     Telephone number:
   
Lastly, please tell us a little bit about why and what you are looking for in an American Eskimo Dog, and what type of activities you would likely be pursuing...