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I am so irritated!!! Why do people hate filling out puppy questionnaires? What is the big deal?? I got an email from someone that said they would have been interested in one of my puppies if I had not required a questionnaire...They think that if they are going to spend that kind of money, they shouldn't have to answer anything....Needless to say they will not be getting one of my babies, but now I am wondering if having the questionnaire is a problem for most people... I would like your opinions good or bad to help me determine if I am doing the right thing...Is it an invasion of someones privacy? Does it really ensure a better home? Should I take it off of my website and just do phone interviews to determine if they will get a puppy? I hate this part of breeding, making sure you find the perfect fit for each and every baby!! Opinions PLEASE!!! lol.... |
I wouldnt be offended to fill out a questionaire and I think someone who would has something to hide. Heck some breeders do home visits. Dont feel bad and keep your questionare |
Consider it a savings grace! I require a questionnaire to be filled out as well. If they can't do that much then they don't want one of my dogs. I ask these questions for a reason. I want to know who my babies are going to.. I am irritated with you! |
I wouldn't be offended at all. If anything, it would reassure me as to the quality of breeder I'm dealing with. Also, I would think as a breeder I would want one (not that I am a breeder). It takes time and thought to fill one of those out so it should help to identify those serious about getting a new pup. I think you should keep your questionaire. Those who don't want to take the time to fill it out don't deserve one of your puppies anyway, IMHO. |
Someone who cannot be bothered to fill out a questionaire is probably not going to want to be bothered with getting up in the middle of the night for potty breaks, or nightly brushing or simple training...not to mention it sounds very controlling and manipulative to say "I would have been interested in one of your puppies if..." When I got Phoebe, we exchanged many emails where I told her all about my living conditions, other pets, etc, I sent pics of my home and yard and then we had several phone conversations before she felt comfortable, I really respected her for that. |
They couldn't be bothered to fill out a questionairre, but they took the time out to email you that they didn't want to fill out a questionairre??? They don't deserve one of your pups IMO. |
I wouldn't be offended I'd take it as a sign that you care about where your puppies go. I would want to reaasure you that the puppy would have a great home with me!! |
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! :p |
I would keep the questionnaire as a way to rule out potential new owners easily. Then I would do extensive phone interviewing. If they can't take the time to fill it out, then they can't take 15-20 years out of their lives to have a dog. I am on the fence about home checks though. We aren't hiding anything here but I still don't think I'd want somebody in our personal things. I know some do it just to make sure everything is secure (fencing, etc.) which is fair but if you are going to sell them your dog, you should be able to trust that everything is as safe as possible already. Just my opinion. :) |
You are just weeding out some of the many wacko's and scams out there; the puppy questionnaire is a service to you. You certainly can't rely on it to find a good home for your puppies, but you might consider calling a few of those people back, and talk to them awhile, before you set up appointments to see them. You certainly wouldn't want just anyone to visit your home, and you don't want just anyone to have one of your puppies. |
I just looked at it myself and honestly I dont find one thing offensive about it AT ALL , it would honestly take someone 5 minutes to answer the questions... I agree dont give them a pup.. his loss anyways.. Id love to take Laila home :) |
I think it is important that a breeder know something about the people and environment a puppy will be going to. But, I was hesitant to ask people to fill out the questionnaire I had prepared. So, I sort of filled it out myself through conversation. I did ask some specific questions, but I filled in the form myself. Most of the answers I already knew from just "talking" both on the phone and in person. Keep in mind though, I only sold two puppies to someone I did not already know, so I am not very experienced. That is probably why I was reluctant to just hand them a form and say "fill it out." But neither of them seemed at all offended as I filled in the form. Myself, I would not be offended if someone asked me to fill out a questionnaire. But I understand because of the love I have had for a litter of puppies. Maybe everyone does not get that. And if they can't "get it" maybe they don't really need a Yorkie. |
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. |
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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 |
[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 :thumbup::thumbup: 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. |
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. |
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. |
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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. |
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! :p |
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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. |
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. |
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!!! :) |
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. :p:D:( |
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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:confuse2: |
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Aww thanks :) |
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