Puppy Selection Help

 

Goldens & Labs
364 Roemerville Rd Greentown, PA 18426
(570) 676-9947

Puppy / Family Match Up

Again, as with our puppy application, there are no right or wrong answers. This form is simply to help make sure you get a puppy that is suited to your lifestyle and will fit into your family well.

Please note: If you cannot attend on puppy selection day, please copy and paste this form to your email editor, and then fill it out and send it to us. Or you can print it from your computer before filling it out, and then you can send it through the mail.


Part 1: General Information


Your Name: ________________________________

 

Your Pup's Gender:

A. Definitely Male
B. Definitely Female
C. Either Male or Female

 

After observing and interacting with the pups for a little while, if possible, please list your puppy preferences by collar color:

1st choice pup: _____________________

2nd (if applicable): ______________________

3rd (if applicable): _____________________

 

The coat color / shade of my pup is…

A. Not of much importance as personality and temperament are most important to me.

B. Somewhat important as my first choice is _______________________________, but I would also be happy with _______________________________.

C. Very important. I only want a pup of a certain color or shade, which is __________________________.

(For Goldens)

A. Light Gold
B. Medium/Light Gold
C. Medium Gold
D. Medium/Dark Gold
E. Dark Gold

(For Labs)

A. Black
B. Chocolate
C. Light Yellow/Almost White
D. Medium Yellow
E. Dark Yellow/Fox Red

 

Part 2: Temperament, Personality, & Activity Level


I prefer a pup that is…

A. Relatively active to keep up with our family's active lifestyle.
B. Somewhat active to fit into our moderate activity lifestyle.
C. More laid back, sort of a coach potato, to fit into our calm and quite everyday lifestyle.
D. Doesn't matter much as long as it is a normal, happy, and healthy pup.

 

I am interested in this pup as…

A. Just a family pet
B. A pet, but am also interested in training it to hunt/retrieve.
C. A pet, but am also interested in agility competitions.
D. A pet, but am also interested in earning an obedience title.
E. A pet first, but am also interested in AKC conformation shows and/or the possibility of breeding.
F. A pet, but am also interested in doing some pet therapy.
G. Other. Please explain: ________________________________________.

 

The pup will be left home alone…

A. Rarely
B. Less than 5 hours a day
C. Between 5 to 7 hours a day
D. Eight or more hours a day

 

What types of recreational activities do you plan to do with your new pup…

A. Play ball/fetch
B. Swimming
C. Frisbee
D. Jogging/Hiking
E. Just hang out and watch TV together
F. Other. Please explain __________________________________________________.

 

How often do you plan to do these activities?

A. Every day
B. Couple times a week
C. Once a week
D. Just once in a while

 

Which situation best describes the relationship you plan to have between you and your pup?

A. My dog will go with me almost wherever I go.
B. We will spend some quality time together almost everyday.
C. We will play together when I have extra time.
D. The pup will be left to entertain himself most of the time while I'm busy with work, family, and everyday things.

 

Part 3: Social Skills & Pack Order among other dogs
(You do not need to complete this section if you have no other dogs living at home with you.)


If you currently have any other dogs at home please list how many, and what breed(s), age(s), and the gender of each dog:

Please list Breed first, age second, and gender third.

1)

2)

3)


(Continue on back or last page if needed.)

 

If you currently have any other dogs at home, how well do they get along with other dogs?

A. Great, my dog loves other dogs and plays very well with others.
B. We only have one other dog at home that does not currently have a canine companion; however he/she seems to be accepting of new/strange dogs when we go out in public.
C. I don't know, my other dog(s) don't have the opportunity to interact or meet other dogs on a regular basis.
D. He/she/they like(s) some dogs and not others.
E. Not very well, but I'm hoping this will change when I bring my new pup home.

 

If you currently have any other dogs at home how would you describe their temperament / activity level?

A. Hyper or extremely active
B. High or above average activity level
C. Normal activity level
D. Below average or low activity level

 

Part 4: Other Miscellanies Information


Please list any additional preferences regarding your pup or anything else you believe is important for us to know before you pup is chosen: