Puppy Questionaire

My goal is to produce healthy and structurally correct puppies who are outstanding representatives of the breed. I personally look to place my puppies into homes where they are going to be in the house and part of the family. Whether placed as show dogs or as family companions my priority is to breed dogs that have the temperament and character that draws the eye, and this is based on their development of personality through companionship. I breed very few litters each year if at all and most puppies are placed in companion homes, although I am always willing to mentor and encourage anyone who would like to get into showing a Great Dane. I assess my litters at cropping time, and will often have two or three attractive puppies, who are suitable for showing that are available to outstanding Show homes. I have a full-time job and also raise, show and breed dogs and so just dont have time to respond to the many bulk enquiries that I receive where people have not looked at my web site, to find out when I might have puppies. If you are serious about owning a Moonchild Great Dane, please fill out this questionaire and mail it to me, and I will be very happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

Your assistance in completing this questionnaire will help me to place the right puppy in your home. All information will be kept confidential and used only by me. Thank you for your cooperation and interest in my dogs.

How did you hear about Moonchild Great Danes?_________________________________________________________________________

Name:_________________________________________________________________________

Home phone number:_____________________________ E-mail address:__________________

Address (if you use a PO Box for mailing can you please also include your actual street address:________________________________________________________________________

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Occupation's:____________________________________________________________________

1) Why have you decided that the Great Dane is the breed you wish to own? _______________________________________________________________________________

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2) Have you ever owned a Great Dane before or have you owned another breed of dog? If so, please describe your experience with them, how you lost them?

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3) Are you looking for a young puppy________________ or an older dog___________________

4) Is your preference a male______________________ or a female _______________________ and what color? _______________

5) What is the most important reason for purchasing a Great Dane (please check all that apply): family companion__________ show dog________ breeding prospects _______ obedience competition_________ agility/flyball competition________ pet therapy _______.

6) Could you describe who lives in your home, and their view of a Great Dane addition?____________________________________

7) Do any members of your family have any types of allergies to dogs? ______________________

8) Do you live in a house, townhouse, condominium etc.___________________________________

9) Do you own or rent where you presently reside?_____________________ If you rent have you discussed having a dog with your current landlord? (Written approval required)________________________________________

10) Is your yard completely fenced with secure fencing?__________ If not would you be willing to do so before bringing home a new puppy/dog or build a secure run for the puppy/dog to be in when not being safely supervised ?____________________. Where would you exercise your new puppy? ___________________________________________________________

11) Do you currently own any other pets?_______________________________________________

12) Ages of children in the home?______________________________________________________

13) Would someone be home with the dog during the day?_________________________ If no one is going to be home during the day when the puppy requires extra attention and feedings, would someone be able to come home to feed the puppy it's lunch and let it our for exercise to keep it on a regular routine? ____________________________________________________________________

14) Where would the puppy or dog be housed during the day if no one is home?_______________ __________________________________________________________________________________

15) Are you willing to take this puppy to puppy socialization classes and then on to obedience classes so that it will become an enjoyable companion and a good canine citizen? _________ Who in your home would be doing the training?_______________________________________________

16) Have you ever completed a CKC or a AKC title in conformation, obedience, field, tracking or agility? _______ If yes, please list them________________________________________________

17) Do you agree not to let this dog ride in the back of an open vehicle?_________ Do you agree never to let this puppy/dog run loose in a unfenced area unsupervised where harm may come to it?___________ Do you agree never to tie this dog up as a means of confinement?____________ Would you ever use a electric collar on this dog for the purpose of training?___________________

18) Have you ever had to euthanize a puppy or dog other than for old age?_____________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

19) Would you be willing to let the breeder or a friend of the breeders come to visit the puppy or dog to see how it is working out in it's new home?_________________________________________

20) When this puppy is purchased as a family companion and is not going to be bred, do you agree to have it spayed/neutered by 1 year of age and submit a veterinarian certificate to the breeder as proof of surgery for my records?_______________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

The following questions (#21 - #26) need to be answered only if this puppy/dog is not going to be spayed or neutered and is being sold for the purpose of showing and/or breeding:

21) Do you have any intentions on breeding this dog?______________________ What would your reason's be for breeding?_________________________________________________

What experience do you have in breeding dogs? _________________

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22) If you decide to purchase a show quality puppy/dog are you willing to show it or have the breeder show it to his or hers Canadian and/or American championship?_____________ Would there be other titles that you would be willing to put on this puppy or dog?_____________________

23) If this puppy/dog is bought for the purpose of showing and/or breeding and it is found not to be of breeding and/or show quality, would you spay or neuter it upon the request of the breeder?________ ______________________________________________________________

24) Are you willing to take full responsibility for all puppies produced by this dog?________ And at anytime if a situation arises that one of the owners of one of the puppies that you have placed or sold from any litter produced by this dog is no longer able to keep and care for it, would you be willing to take it back and find it another suitable home?____________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

25) Are you willing to place all puppies that are being sold as family companions to pet homes on either a CKC non-breeding contract or a AKC limited registration?__________ And any puppies that are being sold that may be bred, will be on a contract, and in that contract have it state that before they are bred that they should be a minimum of 24 months.That they will be of breeding quality including temperament and that the owner has endeavored to obtain it's championship?__________ __________________________________________________________________________________

26) If a puppy/dog is being placed in a show and/or breeding home and is not going to be spayed or neutered, we may choose to place these dogs on co-ownerships. Would this be a concern to you, and if yes please explain your concerns that you would have with a co-ownership________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

If you have any more additional information that would be helpful to us, in placing the right puppy or dog with you, please feel free to add it below_____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Date:_____________________________ Signature:_______________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire to help me in finding the right puppy for you. Please feel free to call me if you wish more information or need questions answered. Note, I do not return long distance calls, the best time to call is between 7-9pm, Eastern time.

If you think you are interested in adding a new family member now or in the near future, please feel free to print off a copy of this questionnaire, fill it out and mail it back to me. If you would like to come and visit me and my dogs I would be more than happy to set up an appointment for you. It will also give me a chance to ask you a few more questions so I know exactly what you are looking for in your new puppy. When placing my puppies we work on a reservation basis and I will look at the lifestyle of each new potential home and match the best puppy to that home. I do take your considerations into account when choosing the puppies but the most important thing for us is to place the right puppy into your home. I have found over the last few years this has been the best way to place my puppies into a lifelong happy family, and hope that the puppy that is chosen for your home is a welcomed addition to your lives. Note: I have a small breeding program focused on breeding the best possible Great Danes, not the highest volume, thus I have only a few puppies available in any one year, so I typically do not answer bulk email enquiries.

Sincerely , Peter Raber, Moonchild Danes

Peter Raber

Moonchild Danes

8 Nottingham Court

Reading Pa. 19601-2945

610 372 3263