Vanderbilt Samoyeds Questionnaire

STOP! Please read ths BEFORE submitting a questionnaire.

Thank you for your interest in a Vanderbilt Samoyed (VanSam) puppy! We are currently (05/22/2020) experiencing unprecented levels of inquiries concerning our puppies during the Covid-19 pandemic as families find they have more time at home for raising and training puppies. Unfortunately while the demand has increased, the supply has not. All of our current/expected puppies are reserved. We do hope to be doing another mating late Summer / early Fall 2020, and if all goes well we should have puppies available again in the late Fall or early Winter. If you'd like to submit the questionnaire now to have your info on file with us you can do that - however we won't be accepting any more reservations until another mating has been done and we ask that families check back with us again around early July 2020 for mating status and to discuss a possible reservation at that time.

We'd also like to inform that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic situation air cargo transport of our puppies is unavailable to the USA (not expected to return in the foreseeable future) and in a tenuous situation within Canada with severely reduced flights. If you live in the USA within a drivable distance to our location (90 minutes northeast of Toronto, ON) or willing to fly into Toronto Pearson Int'l airport (to pick up an 8 - 10 week old puppy) to take home in cabin as excess baggage (if your carrier allows) and are interested in reserving one of our future puppies please email us at samoyeds@gmail.com once the Canada/US border reopens to discuss. A passport is required to enter Canada. Please be aware of these limitations before submitting a questionnaire.

Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt Samoyeds. We are happy to work with you to get you your next treasured family member. We remain committed to "enhancing families, one Samoyed at a time!".

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Vanderbilt Samoyeds Questionnaire (ON, CANADA) - for multiple choice questions please select the ONE best answer, not multiple answers. Improperly completed questionnaires will not receive a response. No submissions from persons less than 18 years old please. Thank you for your understanding.

Date

YYYY

Name

Your age

Parents do not have children complete and submit this form on your behalf. All respondents must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Gender

Male

Female

Address

REQUIRED Field

Phone

Reply will be by email initially

Which choice best describes your family dynamic? (pick one)

I live with one or more adults

I live with one or more adults and dependent children

I live alone

How many adults (including you) and children in the household and their ages

If you need to add other family members or people living in the household, special/temporary living circumstances please elaborate here.

Does anyone in the household have any allergies to dogs? If yes please describe briefly and if the person has met and reacted to Samoyeds in the past.

Are you currently a student?

Yes

If you answered yes to the student question above please describe your student housing arrangement with how many people and when you will be graduating.

Which answer best describes your residence location? (pick one)

Large city / own home

Large city / rental apartment or condo

Small city/town / own home

Small city/tow rental apartment or condo

Country lot own home

Country acreage own home

Other

If you answered 'other' to the residence location above, please elaborate here:

If you are renting, have you obtained permission to have a Samoyed from your landlord?

Yes

In progress

Regarding your residence, please indicate current containment situation. (pick one)

Secure fenced yard 5+ feet high

Secure fenced yard less than 5 feet high

Secure kennel run/enclosure

I plan to tie my dog out

I plan to use electric fencing

No containment plans at present

I don't/won't have containment so will exercise my dog on a leash

Do you have a swimming pool?

Yes fenced

Yes unfenced

On average how many hours per day will your Samoyed be required to be left home alone? (pick one)

N/A always someone at home

Less than 2 hours

2-4 hours

4-8 hours

8+ hours

I have access to and am willing to use a doggy daycare (puppy) or dog walker (puppy and/or adult) if I must be away from more than 4 hrs per day. (pick one)

Willing to use doggy daycare

Willing to use dog walker

Willing to use both doggy daycare and dog walker as required

Not willing to use daycare/walker services

N/A I am away less than 4 hours per day

I want a dog that: (pick one)

Is a housedog living indoors with the family and accompanying the family when engaging in outdoor activities

A dog that spends some time in the house with the family but primarily lives outdoors or in a garage/basement

A dog that lives outdoors exclusively

Other (elaborate below)

If you answered "other" to the question above, please elaborate here on your lifestyle and living arrangements as they affect your dog:

Me/my family has time to adequately exercise a dog: (pick one)

Once a day ~ 1 hour

Two times per day of 1+ hour exercise duration

Many times per day

I won't have time to devote to exercising a dog

I am familiar with and am willing to use a dog kennel (crate), wire or moulded plastic, to aid in housebreaking and training my dog - as well as to provide him with his own 'den' and safe/secure place when he cannot be directly supervised.

Yes

Maybe

Would you be willing to take your dog to obedience and or socialization classes, and to train him/her to be a good canine citizen?

Yes absolutely!

Maybe

When I/we go away on vacation, etc our dog would be looked after by:

N/A dog will accompany me/us

Boarding kennel or vet

Friend/family/neighbour

Have you considered if it's likely that a dog will still be a welcome part of your family 5 - 10 years from now? (pick one)

Yes my future looks stable

Unsure beyond the next 1-2 years

Potentially unstable

If for any reason you could not keep your Samoyed at any point during it's lifetime, would you be willing to return him/her to us to find a new suitable home, and further will you agree to not advertise your Vanderbilt Samoyed as available for sale or free on social media, online or paper classified ads, etc - but rather to notify us and work with us to get the dog back to us? (pick one)

Yes I would be willing to return the dog to you to re-home

No I wouldn't return the dog and would try to sell online

No I wouldn't return the dog and would give to a friend or relative

If you "currently" own any pets, please describe/list ALL species, breed, age, gender and if spayed or neutered in the space below. If no pets, enter N/A

IMPORTANT: We do require the gender and spay/neuter status of all dogs in your household!

Please list any "previous" pets you have owned, their species/breed/type, and what you would have changed about them if anything. If you have never owned a pet below, please enter N/A.

Do you currently have or have access to a reliable veterinarian?

Yes

Still looking

Have you ever raised a litter of puppies or kittens or been involved in any kind of animal breeding? If yes or a family member has, please give details in next field. (pick one)

Yes

Not me but another family member has

If you answered yes to the animal breeding question above or a family member has, please give details here.

I have researched the Samoyed breed and feel it would be an excellent choice for me/my family:

Yes

Still debating

Why have you decided to get a Samoyed?

Which other breeds are you considering, if any:

Have you ever owned a Samoyed before?

Yes

Had contact with one via relative/friend

If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your previous Samoyed(s) and tell us the breeder/kennel/shelter) where you obtained him/her/them from:

What time frame are you looking to obtain a Samoyed (pick one)?

As soon as possible, I'm ready!

In a month from now

2-3 months from now

4-6 months from now

6-12 months from now

A year or more from now

If you answered "a year or more from now" to the question above, please elaborate on the reason for this below:

I am looking for: (pick one)

A companion/pet quality (nonbreeding) puppy as a family pet only

A show quality (nonbreeding) puppy as a family pet only

I am looking for a young puppy (nonbreeding) and flexible on show or pet quality

I am looking for an older puppy (4 - 12 months old) nonbreeding

I am looking for one of your retiring adult dogs (nonbreeding) as a family pet

A possible service dog and a companion (nonbreeding)

I am looking for an adult show quality (nonbreeding) dog as a companion and show dog

I am looking for a dog that I can potentially breed with

Other (elaborate below)

If you answered above "other" ~or~ that you are looking for a dog for possible exhibition and/or breeding purposes, please describe below in as much detail as possible your previous experience with breeding and/or exhibiting dogs or other animals, or any special circumstances you'd like us to be aware of:

Regarding gender, I am seeking:

Flexible on gender

Male

Female

Do you have any objection to spaying/neutering your Samoyed? (pick one)

No objection

Will sterilize at maturity

I object, I do not want to sterilize my dog

Other

If you answered above that you object to sterilization and wish your dog to remain intact or 'other', please elaborate below:

Do all members of the family want to get a Samoyed?

Yes

Still discussing

In terms of grooming, I have time to groom my Samoyed (pick one):

Every day

Every other day

2-3 times a week

2-3 times per week + professional groomer for bathing/blow dry several times per year

Once per week

I don't have time to groom a dog

Picking up a dog/puppy from us:

If you live outside of Canada, do you have a valid passport?

N/A I live in Canada

Yes I have a valid passport to enter Canada and am willing to fly or drive to pick up

No I don't have a valid passport and would require transport services to my location

GENERAL COMMENTS BOX. Please use this space to add your comments and any questions you might have for us. That's it! We'll get back to you shortly. If you do not receive a response within 7 days please drop us an email at samoyeds@gmail.com and mention that you've already submitted a form and from which email address. We travel frequently to shows so sometimes responses can be delayed or missed. Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt Sammies!