BRIARD RESCUE & HAVEN

TO:   A PROSPECTIVE FRIEND OF THE BRIARD

Thank you for your interest in the Briard. We are grateful you have expressed an interest in our Briards for adoption.

The Briards we offer have been carefully screened by those knowledgeable in the breed and we feel they are very desirable dogs. We hope to provide them with excellent homes.

For each Briard adopted, we ask payment of $100-$300 (depending on age) and any travel expenses that are necessary.

Name:
Name - Spouse:
Home Phone:

Street Address:
City, State Zip)
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Email:

 

Place of Employment:

Street Address:
City, State Zip)
,

Work Phone:

 

Spouse's Employment:

Street Address:
City, State Zip)
,

Work Phone:

 

Number of children and their ages:

Who in the family wants the dog?:

How did you learn of our Rescue Program?

Have you ever owned a Briard before?

If not, why do you want to own one now?

What books, literature,etc. have you read on this breed?

What appeals to you about a Briard?

What other breeds of dogs have you owned?

How long did you own the dogs and how long did each live?

Would you tell us what happened to each dog?

Did you ever experience any training or behavior problems with your dogs? Explain :

Have you ever taken a dog to obedience classes?

Would you be willing to take your dog to obedience classes?

How many dogs do you own now? What breeds, sex and age?

What other pets do you own?

Are your dogs spayed and /or neutered?

Do you live in an apartment or a house?

Do you own or rent?

Name of Landlord?

Does landlord agree to a dog and having a dog in the house?

Phone #

Do you have a fenced yard or dog run?

 Height & Type of fence?

Approximate square footage of fenced area?

Yard attached to house?

Where will the dog stay during the day?

Where will the dog stay in the evening?

Where will the dog stay while you are at work or otherwise away from your home?

How do you feel about crate(dog cage) training your dog?

Do you prefer a male or female? Why?

Would you adopt a briard age 7 or older?

Name and address of your veterinarian:

Are you aware of the expenses of owning a dog?

What expenses do you expect to incur when owning a dog?

Are you aware of the expenses of professional grooming?

Do you know how to groom a Briard?

Are you willing to learn?

It is important to socialize, train and groom this breed. Can you tell me why and how

you plan to accomplish this?

What type of problems might you expect to see with a rescue dog?

Are you willing to work through these problems?

Do you have any questions or concerns regarding owning a rescue dog that we might answer?

Please explain:

Are you willing to give the dog at least six months to adjust to you, your family and

his new enviroment?

What would, in your opinion, constitute prime reasons for giving a dog up,

or "getting rid" of a dog?

Would you object to a follow-up visitation by a representative of Briard Rescue?

If requested, are you willing to show proof of veterinary bills and training?

Are you willing to give a Briard back to us if you can no longer keep or want this dog

or Briard Rescue determines that the dog is not appropriate for your home?

 

Please list three references, not related to the family.

 

Reference #1

Name: Home Phone:

Address:

Email:

Relationship to reference

 

Reference #2

Name: Home Phone:

Address:

Email:

Relationship to reference

 

Reference #3

Name: Home Phone:

Address:

Email:

Relationship to reference

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