(530) 474-3195 tamrabostons@frontiernet.net www.tamrabostons.com Application/Questionnaire for Potential Puppy Buyers Please check or circle answers not requiring written answers. How did you hear about Tam-Ra Boston Terriers? Have you ever been owned by a Boston Terrier before? (Circle or Check one) No ____ Yes (if yes explain) ____________________________________________________________ If No, have you researched the Boston Terrier breed? Yes ____ No ____ What kind of research was done? _________________________________________________________ Are you interested in a Puppy ____ Adolescent ____ or Adult Dog? ____(Check all that apply) Are looking for a pet/companion or a show potential puppy? _____________________ Do you prefer a: (Check or Circle One) Male ____ Female ____ No Preference ____ Why do you prefer this gender? Are looks or size important to you? (Circle or Check One) No ____ Yes ____ (if yes explain) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Would you be interested in a “rescue” dog if there was one available that met your needs? No ____ Yes ____ If we decided to place a show potential puppy with your family would you be willing to show it or hire a handler to show and complete it’s championship? No ____ Yes ____ Personal Information: Full Name: Full Mailing Address: E-mail: Home phone: _____________________ Best time to call: ___________________ 6. Do you work? (Check or Circle One) Full-Time ____Part-Time ____ Retired ____ Work at home ____ Don’t Work 7. Employer: ____________________________________________________ About Your Home: What type of home do you have? (Check or Circle One) House ____ Apartment ____Condominium ____Duplex ____ Garage Apartment ____ Mobile Home Do you own or rent? Own ____ Rent ____ If you rent, does your lease allow dogs*? (*We require renters to send documentation that dogs of this size are allowed in this dwelling.) Length of time at current address: (Check or Circle One) Less than 1 year ____ 1 to 2 years ____ 3 to 5 years ____ More than 5 years Is your property fenced? (Check or Circle One) Yes ____ No____ What are the height and the type of your fence? If you do not have a fenced yard ? List the names, ages and relationship of those who reside with you: ____________________________________ Is everyone in your household in agreement with getting a new Boston Terrier? Yes ____ No ____ If No, please explain: _______________________________________________________ What is your marital status? (Check or Circle One) Married____ Single____ Significant Other____ Widowed____ If there are children in your home, what are there ages? __________________________ Have the children been around animals before? How will they feel about a new member to the household? _______________________________________________________________________________________ Your Plans if You Acquire a Puppy: How many hours, on average, will the dog spend alone? _____________________________________________ Where will the puppy /dog be when you are away from home during the day? (Circle or Check all that apply) Loose Indoors Loose outdoors in fenced yard Crate Basement Tied or chained outside Garage Kennel Run Doggie Day Care Other (describe) Where will the puppy/dog spend the night? (Circle or Check all that apply) Loose Indoors Loose outdoors in fenced yard Crate Basement Tied or chained outside Garage Kennel Run In my bed Other (describe) Please explain how you will ensure the safety of this puppy while you are at work or away from your home and the puppy is alone? _______________________________________________ Are you aware of the health issues that are known to exist in Boston Terriers such as deafness, cataracts, bad knees (patellas), heart problems, etc.? Yes No Will you promise to keep me informed of any health or medical conditions that occur with your puppy whether good or bad? Yes____ No____ All our companion puppies are sold on a Spay/Neuter Contract. Will this be agreeable to you? Yes ____ No ____ Will you take extra precautions so that your puppy will never be left in a car during warm weather as temperatures can rise to dangerous levels very quickly so the dog will not die from heat exhaustion? Yes ___ No ____ Are you willing to stay in contact with the BREEDER, Tam-Ra Bostons, send pictures and updates on the well being of the puppy? Yes ____ No____ If purchasing a show potential puppy, Do you agree to the terms of the health testing, training, and other requirements listed in the contract? Yes ____ No ____ If purchasing a show potential puppy, have you ever shown/exhibited dogs before? Yes ____ No ____ Have you “finished” /completed the requirements for a dog to become a champion before? Yes ____ No ____ Do you have handling classes near by that you and the puppy can attend? Yes ____ No ____ Do agree to make every effort to finish the puppy to its championship? Yes ____ No____ Lifestyle Tell me about your lifestyle and what kind of personality/temperament you are looking for in a companion. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have a Veterinarian? If so, May we have his/her name and phone number and permission to call and talk to him/her? Yes ____ No ____ Phone#: _____________ Pet Ownership History What pets have owned you before? _________________________________________________________ Have you personally ever raised a puppy/dog before (not parents or relatives) Yes ____ No ____ Do You Have any dogs other pets in your household now? Yes ____ No ____ If Yes, please give the name, breed, sex and age of each: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Are all of your pets spayed or neutered? Yes ____ No ____ If the answer is no, please explain why not: _____________________________________________________________________________________ How do your pets get along with other animals/dogs? ____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ********************************************************************* I, ____________________________________________________, have read and answered this questionnaire honestly and to the best of my ability. I understand that by answering these questions I am not guaranteed to purchase a puppy or to be put on the waiting list, and that the breeder, Tamara Hough, will contact me to let me know whether or not I will be accepted as a prospect. (All adults in the household must sign this application.) Tam-Ra’s Boston Terriers reserves the right to refuse any application. I certify that all the information on this application is true and complete. Signature: _____________________________________________________ Print Name here:________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________ I would like to take a moment to tell you a little about my breeding philosophy and how I place puppies. As a "Show Breeder" my goal is to produce "healthy" puppies that conform to the Standard as closely as possible. The Boston Terrier Standard was developed to give breeders a description of the ideal Boston. By breeding to the standard, we are ensuring that future generations will continue to look like Boston Terriers, and not lose the uniqueness that makes them stand apart. Dog Shows are competitions where breeders show their stock and get a judge's opinion on how well they are doing. In a dog show, the judge compares each dog to the standard, not to another dog. The dogs that he/she feels are closest to the ideal are the ones that win that day. So to show breeders, all puppies are evaluated on how they, too, compare to the standard. When I evaluate a puppy, it is with an eye to the future, with the hopes of someday showing it. When a puppy does well in the show ring, it is a confirmation that I am on the right path in my breeding program. When I breed, I try to make the best match that will produce the nicest puppies. While not every puppy in a litter will make the grade, those that do look promising should be given the opportunity to shine. Therefore, when you see a puppy that is labeled "Show Potential" or "Available to show home", that means that I feel this puppy has qualities that will enable it to be competitive in the ring someday. While I may be willing to sell this puppy to a pet home, I would ideally like to find a home where the pup may be shown someday, if they continue to develop to their potential. Because I do health testing on the Sire and Dams and am so particular who I do breed and to whom, those pups I do produce are like gold to me. I really don't want to throw their potential away. I understand that this can be very frustrating to the person who is simply looking for a pet puppy. So with this in mind, please be very careful before committing to buying a show-potential puppy, not just from me, but from any breeder. Showing can be a very rewarding endeavor, and many people who try it end up getting 'bit by the bug'. Children can learn valuable lessons about responsibility and sportsmanship by competing in Junior Showmanship, Obedience and Agility. But having a show dog takes commitment, time, and money. It is not a hobby to be taken lightly. Many Boston Breeders are like myself, very small-scale, but dedicated. Mail application to: Tamara Hough Tam-Ra Bostons 5094 Wilson Hill Rd Manton Ca 96059