Due to large number of questionnaires that are received, those
with blank or missing information will not be considered.
Please note!! Before
completing our questionnaire please note that the Tibetan Mastiff
Breed is not suitable for apartment, condo or townhome living,
you must have a reasonably-sized yard. A securely fenced yard
with a physical fence is a requirement for me to consider placing
a puppy in your home. A kennel run located in your otherwise
unfenced yard is NOT sufficient.
I feel that electronic, invisible / underground fencing is
also not suitable for this breed. Please read
this article about the Tibetan Mastiff and invisible fencing
before you consider bringing this breed into your home with
the intention of using this type of containment.
Your Name Required:
Your Street Address Required:
Your City, State, and Postal Code/Zip Required:
Your E-Mail Address Required:
**Please double-check & triple-check your e-mail address!**
Phone Number Required:
How did you find us? Personal referral, web search, referred
from a particular website?
What sex are you interested in?
What color do you prefer?
Would you consider a puppy of another color if your color preference
is not available?
Yes
No
Would you consider an older dog or puppy if one were available?
Yes
No
Why did you decide on a Tibetan Mastiff?
What are your expectations of your puppy as he/she grows -
personality,
role in the family etc. Are you convinced that you can provide
a permanant home?
What activities do you plan to be involved in with your Tibetan
Mastiff?
Check all that apply
Family Pet, Companion,
Conformation Showing,
Obedience and/or Performance Events,
Therapy Dog,
Plan to Breed
Livestock Guardian
Do you have any intention of starting a breeding program now
or in the future?
Yes
No
All of our puppies are sold either with a Non-Breeding Registration
or a Co-ownership until the puppy reaches the age of two and
the proper health checks can be performed. Do you have a problem
with this?
Yes
No
If Yes, why?:
Are you currently on the waiting list for any other litters?
Yes
No
Aside from a Tibetan Mastiff puppy, do you have plans to purchase
or obtain another puppy of the same or different breed within
12 months?
Do you expect any major lifestyle changes in the next few years?
Examples new baby, moving, marriage, home renovation etc.
Are you aware that Tibetan Mastiffs are large dogs that shed
(sometimes quite profusely)
for a period of time in the spring and summer?
Yes
No
Do you have young children under the age of 7?
Yes
No
Please list the ages of your children, if any.
The Tibetan Mastiff can be good with children but they are
not a stuffed toy.
Are you willing to teach your child to properly respect the
puppies space?
Yes
No
Do you live in:
The area where you live is best described as:
Do you rent or own your residence?
Rent
Own
What are the approximate size/dimensions of the fenced
area of your yard. Also, pictures (e-mail or snail
mail) may be required!
What is the type and material of your fence (wood, chainlink
etc.)?
What is the height of your fence?
Would you be willing to crate train your puppy?
Yes
No
Is there someone home during the day?
Yes
No
If no, how many hours per day will the puppy spend alone?
Where will this puppy spend the day?
Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during
the day?
Yes
No
Where will this puppy spend the evening?
Will this puppy have regular contact with its family during
the evening?
Yes
No
Tibetan Mastiffs can create problems with their barking if
not brought inside at night.
Where will this puppy sleep?
Who cares for your pets when you are away on vacation or out
of town?
Do you promise to refrain from debarking your dog?
Yes
No
Is it your intention to do any aggression or guard dog training
with your Tibetan Mastiff?
Yes
No
Tibetan Mastiffs are very intelligent dogs and they learn habits,
both good and bad,
at a young age. Do you have time to patiently work with this
puppy while it is young
and continue to socialize it especially in the first 2-3 years
of its life?
Yes
No
Have you ever owned a Tibetan Mastiff before?
Yes
No
If you haven't owned a TM before, what other breed of dog have
you owned?
(If you haven't owned a dog before, please state.)
Do you still own the dog(s) mentioned above?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the breed, sex & age of your current dog(s)?
Please specify
whether or not they are spayed or neutered.
If yes, what brand/method of food are you currently feeding?
If not, what happened to the dog(s)?
Who will have primary responsibility for the care of
this puppy?
Are you generally aware of the costs associated with the long
term care of a large dog?
Please give us the name, address, and phone number of your
vet
(or one that has worked with you in the past) Required:
Have you ever given up a dog to a shelter or pound or given
it away to another home? If so, why?
Have you ever returned a dog to the breeder? If so, why?
Can you imagine a scenario where you would be willing or "forced" to
surrender / give up your pets?
Do you understand that in the event you cannot keep a puppy
from Great Lakes that it must be returned to me regardless of his/her
age and at your expense?
If you found yourself in a situation where you needed to return
a dog to it's breeder what compensation/refund do you believe
you are entitled to if any?
Are you open to learning about alternative methods of nutrition
and health care?
Yes
No
Will you agree to contact me with any problems either physical
or behavioral?
Yes
No
Did you read, and do you know, understand and agree that, although
we do our best to
try to breed healthy, happy Tibetan Mastiffs by testing our
breeding stock, there is no guarantee that the puppy/dog purchased
from us will be free of genetic defects?
Yes
No
How often do you check your e-mail?
Several times daily
Daily
Weekly
If there is anything else you would like to share with us please
add it here.