Please read all files, and all questions in the application before you begin. Your Name
Phone number
Email address
Address
Names and ages of all house members
Do you have any other pets, please list
Please tell me of your past dog owner experiences
Have you ever owned a Bernese before, tell me what drew you to the breed
Would you prefer male or female, why
If I cannot offer you preferred sex will you accept other
How soon are you looking for a pup, how long are you willing to wait.
Have you approached other breeders, Are you on a wait list for another litter?
All my puppies are sold on a CKC non-breeding contract. Do you understand that if this contract is broken, i will take legal action for return of dog with no compensation to the buyer.
Are all members able to deal in a calm fashion with a puppy , nipping, jumping, chewing
What will be your plans for, training, exercise
How does your family members feel about cleaning up fecal matter, holes in landscaping, flower beds,
Are you aware that Bernese are heavy shedders,anything in the home that you will be worried about a pet on, white rugs, new furniture etc.
Do you own or rent, please describe the home , how many stairs, living area.
Is the yard fenced, please describe the fenced area , size, surface, etc. Are there stairs the dog will need to travel going in and out.. how ,many
Where will the dog be when home alone, crate, garage, loose in house, loose in yard, basement, bathroom, kennel. etc.
Where will the dog be kept at night, loose in house, crated, in room, basement, garage. etc
Have you ever given up a dog, explain circumstances
Where will your pup be staying when you are gone on vacation
What do you feel it will cost you annually for food, and veterinarian care.
Please give me name address and contact information on you Veterinarian. Let them know i will be calling.
What do you feel is adequate exercise time for a Bernese in it's stages of life.
Please tell me the work schedule and activity schedule of family members, how long will puppy be home alone on a daily bases. Please be correct in this. I do not mean now with pandemic, what will be work schedule post covid
What is your approach to vaccines, and other medications, like heart worm, flea and tic medication. Do you rely on Your vet to notify you on vaccine updates. .
Have you read all the information on contract, buyers guide, exercise, nutrition, training.
Are you in agreement that pet health insurance will be maintained, and not allowed to expire for the life of the dog.
Do you understand this is not guarantee that your application will be accepted.
Are you willing to come here for a face to face, prior to the breeding which is four months before home placement of the puppies? Understand that I get a lot of tire kickers, so I do not entertain guest before hand. I will provide certificates at that time. I do not email any documents. All my breeding dogs receive Hip/Elbow OFA certification rating at 24 months of age, and eye/heart certifications.
Please tell me anything that you feel will help me to know you better.
Please read all the files above, before asking questions. Please educate yourself, and read up on the breed. I am here for support, but I do expect people to research before doing an application. If your first question to me is, "Do you think a Bernese is right for me?". Then you need to go and do more reading. Please list any questions you have for me, and once I have read your application I will respond via e-mail. Thank You
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