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TyraandMrJ · 06-18-2009, 03:21 PM

Which means the people who are complaining are either a lazy or B not someone who needs a sweet little yorkie. Leave it. and don't sweat the lazy or helpless who can't be bothered.

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Ladymom · 06-18-2009, 03:21 PM

[QUOTE=Sugar's Mom;2676321]Keep your questionaire. The way i do mine is they WILL fill out one if they even want to talk to me. I have people write and say "when is a good time to call". Sorry, I don't do phone calls unless I have FIRST APPROVED you. IF I approve them, then I will call the number they have provided and we will chat and get to know each other. But, yes, it is possible to make a wrong choice even with the questionaire. people can be so deceiving and lie right thru their teeth. But I have found that mine helps more than not.[/QUOTE

Don't waste your time on those people. Have anyone who is interested fill out a questionnaire, then you call back the ones that pass the first test.

cynsir · 06-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Don't want to fill out a questionaire? Hmmm what are they hiding? I'm going to give away one of my puppies, I don't have a questionaire but I won't give him to anyone who won't let me visit their home. People don't realize that these are our babies who depend on us to keep them safe. I would never be able to live with myself if the puppy went to a home that mistreated them.

Keep the questionaire.

Leigh22 · 06-18-2009, 03:55 PM

That would send up red flags for me. I would automatically think that someone had something to hide if they didn't want to fill it out.

I would definitely do it. I've been looking for Biewer breeders in the Southeast area and I've filled out a questionnaire for practically everyone before they would even begin discussing if any litters might be available in the beginning of next year (Starting research early). I think its fairly common practice. In fact, I prefer the questionaires to people just saying "well tell me about yourself". I don't know what to say and I end up writing a novel so I don't leave out anything the breeder might want to know.

Add to your questionnaire that the new owner has to send in pictures of the baby every six months/year. I saw that on one questionnaire and I thought it was a great way for you to see how the pup was being treated, and it gave the owner an opportunity to brag to someone else.

erickajm · 06-18-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

I love filling out questionnaires!!!!! Send it to me! I'll fill it out!! Oh wait, I'm not looking for a puppy.... I'll still fill one out!

How funny ~ I like them too!

livingdustmops · 06-18-2009, 04:45 PM

When I was doing rescue there were people who did the same thing and I came to the conclusion that these people were not into adding a member to their family but to own and enslave the animal...I felt these were the kind of people who would easily give up a dog if it caused problems in their life or they wanted to move and not take the animal. You have to make a decision on whom you want to have your babies and how you want them treated. Good Luck to you.

MeganS · 06-18-2009, 04:46 PM

I'd prefer it if there's a questionnaire. It shows that the breeder really cares where their pups are going. If someone has a problem filling one out, then they must have something to hide or something, and aren't worth it anyway.

The only thing that's ever bugged me on a questionnaire was someone who asked for emailed pictures of the inside of our home. I thought that was a tad invasive, no? I'd invite them to come over and do a home check, but I thought it was just a little odd. Had it said pictures of the yard it would've made sense, but they wanted the inside of the house.

PS - I love filling them out too. =P I'm addicted to the ones on Facebook!

Nancy1999 · 06-18-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

I'd prefer it if there's a questionnaire. It shows that the breeder really cares where their pups are going. If someone has a problem filling one out, then they must have something to hide or something, and aren't worth it anyway.

The only thing that's ever bugged me on a questionnaire was someone who asked for emailed pictures of the inside of our home. I thought that was a tad invasive, no? I'd invite them to come over and do a home check, but I thought it was just a little odd. Had it said pictures of the yard it would've made sense, but they wanted the inside of the house.

PS - I love filling them out too. =P I'm addicted to the ones on Facebook!

Oh thank goodness you didn't send the pictures of the inside of your home. A good breeder would want to have many conversations with you before that point and you would want to know their name and phone number and address as well, and that would still seem weird to me.

I disagree that this tells consumers anything about the quality of a breeder by having the questionnaire. Someone could put one up, but accept every application; breeders like to "look" picky. Breeders and buyers have to "beware." Breeders can use it to weed out the worst of the worst.

mamartini · 06-18-2009, 06:38 PM

I would keep the questionaire. I just had to rehome my golden and I sent the new family a list of questions to answer before I would even talk to them on the phone. When they didn't hesitate to answer them I pretty much knew I had the right people especially after talking with them a couple of times. It's a great way to "meet" for the first time.

amanda350 · 06-18-2009, 06:52 PM

My gut was telling me to keep it and I am so glad that everyone agrees....It is really hard to find good homes and the questionnaire just made me feel a little bit better about it...I got lucky last time and found GREAT homes with the help of the questionnaire so maybe I will get lucky again if I keep it....Thanks everyone!!!

becky k · 06-18-2009, 07:22 PM

heck i even had to fill out a questionare when i got scammed from africa lol .guess i must of passed as they decided to take my money.

Nancy1999 · 06-18-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by becky k

heck i even had to fill out a questionare when i got scammed from africa lol .guess i must of passed as they decided to take my money.

That exactly my point, I hope puppy buyers don't put too much confidence in this sort of thing.

Hollee · 06-18-2009, 07:28 PM

What kind of questions are on your questionairre? Just curious!

I didnt fill one out to get Ella. The breeder wasnt very picky I guess

Nancy1999 · 06-18-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollee

What kind of questions are on your questionairre? Just curious!

I didnt fill one out to get Ella. The breeder wasnt very picky I guess

The breeder lucked out!

Hollee · 06-18-2009, 07:51 PM

Aww thanks

06-18-2009, 03:21 PM	#16
TyraandMrJ YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington,Ky Go WILDCATS Posts: 460	Amanda Hun that app is a cake walk. Which means the people who are complaining are either a lazy or B not someone who needs a sweet little yorkie. Leave it. and don't sweat the lazy or helpless who can't be bothered. ty

06-18-2009, 03:21 PM	#17
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	[QUOTE=Sugar's Mom;2676321]Keep your questionaire. The way i do mine is they WILL fill out one if they even want to talk to me. I have people write and say "when is a good time to call". Sorry, I don't do phone calls unless I have FIRST APPROVED you. IF I approve them, then I will call the number they have provided and we will chat and get to know each other. But, yes, it is possible to make a wrong choice even with the questionaire. people can be so deceiving and lie right thru their teeth. But I have found that mine helps more than not.[/QUOTE Don't waste your time on those people. Have anyone who is interested fill out a questionnaire, then you call back the ones that pass the first test. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

06-18-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	Don't want to fill out a questionaire? Hmmm what are they hiding? I'm going to give away one of my puppies, I don't have a questionaire but I won't give him to anyone who won't let me visit their home. People don't realize that these are our babies who depend on us to keep them safe. I would never be able to live with myself if the puppy went to a home that mistreated them. Keep the questionaire. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

06-18-2009, 03:55 PM	#19
Leigh22 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 124	That would send up red flags for me. I would automatically think that someone had something to hide if they didn't want to fill it out. I would definitely do it. I've been looking for Biewer breeders in the Southeast area and I've filled out a questionnaire for practically everyone before they would even begin discussing if any litters might be available in the beginning of next year (Starting research early). I think its fairly common practice. In fact, I prefer the questionaires to people just saying "well tell me about yourself". I don't know what to say and I end up writing a novel so I don't leave out anything the breeder might want to know. Add to your questionnaire that the new owner has to send in pictures of the baby every six months/year. I saw that on one questionnaire and I thought it was a great way for you to see how the pup was being treated, and it gave the owner an opportunity to brag to someone else. __________________ "There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."

06-18-2009, 04:45 PM	#21
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	When I was doing rescue there were people who did the same thing and I came to the conclusion that these people were not into adding a member to their family but to own and enslave the animal...I felt these were the kind of people who would easily give up a dog if it caused problems in their life or they wanted to move and not take the animal. You have to make a decision on whom you want to have your babies and how you want them treated. Good Luck to you. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

06-18-2009, 04:46 PM	#22
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I'd prefer it if there's a questionnaire. It shows that the breeder really cares where their pups are going. If someone has a problem filling one out, then they must have something to hide or something, and aren't worth it anyway. The only thing that's ever bugged me on a questionnaire was someone who asked for emailed pictures of the inside of our home. I thought that was a tad invasive, no? I'd invite them to come over and do a home check, but I thought it was just a little odd. Had it said pictures of the yard it would've made sense, but they wanted the inside of the house. PS - I love filling them out too. =P I'm addicted to the ones on Facebook! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

06-18-2009, 06:38 PM	#24
mamartini Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dillsboro, IN USA Posts: 212	I would keep the questionaire. I just had to rehome my golden and I sent the new family a list of questions to answer before I would even talk to them on the phone. When they didn't hesitate to answer them I pretty much knew I had the right people especially after talking with them a couple of times. It's a great way to "meet" for the first time. __________________ Loving My Furbabies More Everyday

06-18-2009, 06:52 PM	#25
amanda350 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 986	My gut was telling me to keep it and I am so glad that everyone agrees....It is really hard to find good homes and the questionnaire just made me feel a little bit better about it...I got lucky last time and found GREAT homes with the help of the questionnaire so maybe I will get lucky again if I keep it....Thanks everyone!!!

06-18-2009, 07:22 PM	#26
becky k Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: romulus michigan Posts: 171	heck i even had to fill out a questionare when i got scammed from africa lol .guess i must of passed as they decided to take my money.

06-18-2009, 07:28 PM	#28
Hollee ♥ Ella Belle ♥ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NM, United States Posts: 851	What kind of questions are on your questionairre? Just curious! I didnt fill one out to get Ella. The breeder wasnt very picky I guess __________________ Just me and Ella B

06-18-2009, 07:51 PM	#30
Hollee ♥ Ella Belle ♥ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NM, United States Posts: 851	Aww thanks __________________ Just me and Ella B