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Please fill out this questionnaire if you would like to be considered for a future mature Polish Tatra. We don't have any available at this moment, but as our breeding program develops, we would anticipate the possibility and would like to grow our list for potential older homes so that we could have the best chance of finding a perfect match. Please reply only to those questions that you feel comfortable answering. I respect your privacy and your own sense of what you are comfortable sharing. All responses will be kept confidential.
1. I would prefer a
2. I would like to purchase this dog for the primary purpose of
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buddy
watch dog
livestock guardian
family guardian
competition
conformation
personal protection
exercise companion
other
pet
therapy dog
3. Number of dogs at home
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1
2
3
4
5
More than 5
None
Ages of dogs at home
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under 12 months
under 24 months
under 36 months
over 36 months
Not Applicable
Breeds of dogs at home
If any of the dogs are under the age of 3, how many of them are large dogs?
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1
2
3
More than 3
Don't have any dogs at home
4. As far as dog training is concerned, do you consider yourself more on the
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permissive, lenient side
matter-of-fact side
stricter side
other
Comments:
5. Would you feel more comfortable
6. What physical energy level do you prefer in a dog?
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high
medium
low
7. Please pick the temperament you like best:
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shy
steady, even
lazy
happy-go-lucky
energetic
strong/protective/bold
peaceful, quiet
Which of those temperaments would you most NOT want in a dog
8. When you say "no" to your dog, are you the kind of owner who
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lets the dog do what it wants after giving a command?
repeats the command over and over until the dog does what you ask
enforces the instruction by gently guiding him physically, showing him what you want
or other
Please explain
9. When people come onto your property, will they be in direct contact with your loose dog, or will the dog typically be behind fencing or inside the house?
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company initially will have direct contact with loose puppy
company initially will find puppy behind fencing or in house
10. Will you be using your puppy as a livestock guardian dog?
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yes
no
maybe
If so, what kind of livestock will he be guarding?
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sheep, goats or cattle
horses
poultry
poultry plus sheep or goat, orcattle or horses
11. How many hours will your puppy be spending on his own between 7 AM and 7 PM on an average day, without you or your spouse at home (please don't count children at home, other adults at home or other time periods in your answer).
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none, at least one of us is home full time
3 hours or less
6 hours or less
8 hours or less
10 hours or less
12 hours or less
12. What are your general plans for your dog when you have him/her home? Attending training class, leash training on your own, brushing daily, doggy daycare, professional trainer, daily work/training exercises together with me, other:
13. Ages of children in home
14. Is anyone in household allergic to dogs?
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yes
no
15. Will you be housing your dog primarily indoors or primarily outdoors?
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indoors
outdoors
If outdoors, please describe how he will be kept (kennel, large yard, open field, etc.)
16. Are there any traits or characteristics that you really hope your Polish Tatra will have?
17. Are there any traits, habits or characteristics that you really hope your Polish Tatra will NOT have?
18. If you live outside of Iowa, or in another country, what will your approximate plan for transporting your Polish Tatra from Fort Madison, Iowa to your home/farm will be?
19. Please list any additional thoughts, comments or communications that you would like to share with breeder:
20. Best contact number:
21. The preferred age of my Tatra would be somewhere between __ years to __ years of age.
