songofallsongs
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Breed questionnare!
I grew up with a blue heeler, red heeler, and black lab!
Considering another ACD, GSP, or Vizla?
1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?
I grew up with two heelers, I was young - but they were truly the best
2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?
I would prefer a breeder at this time - unless I could find a rescue puppy (1yr old) which is unlikely, or I guess someone selling their dog online. Just so it can be trained well
3) Describe your ideal dog.
Medium sized dog. Obedient. Smart. One I can take on lots of hikes / backpacking trips / play with. Chill sometimes but also can hike far! My boyfriend can’t always go with me hiking so one that’s also protective 
4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?
Growing up with working breeds, they just have a special place in my heart. We are currently saving for land + getting animals (couple years out) but would like a dog also to be a farm dog! So buy within the year - train it VERY well - awesome farm dog
5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?
Good at heel. Bulletproof recall. Able to walk alongside, no leash. Able to call away even if being reactive or another dog is causing problems
6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?
Down the line, yes. For livestock. I doubt we’ll get more than a handful of sheep but more so a farm dog. Works outside, protects the yard, kids maybe.
Care Commitments
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?
45min up to 3 hours daily. Probably mental stimulation 3x a week, and physical exercise 2-3x a week, rest day
8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?
Realistically 45 min at the very minimum per day. Running / hiking / mental games
9) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?
couple times a week. Shedding isn’t a huge deal but I don’t want a super long haired dog! OK to trim hair. OK to trim nails. Would take to pro for ears
Personal Preferences
10) What size dog are you looking for?
medium 30-60lbs
11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?
OK on shedding as long as it’s not absolutely crazy haha barking okay but that can just be trained. Low slobber
12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?
very
Dog Personality and Behavior
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?
both.
14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?
both haha
15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?
protective but not reactive
16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?
yes, to train it to be better
17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?
none that I can think of
Lifestyle
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?
Hopefully 4 hrs or less. No more than that without being checked on
19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?
my partner, equal!
20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?
no
21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?
nope. But I want it to be great w kids to avoid a lawsuit lmao
22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?
no current restrictions. Currently renting
23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?
Prefer not to say. No banned breeds.
24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?
Summer like 95-106 f winter 20-0° f
Additional Information and Questions
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.
none
26) Feel free to ask any questions below.
Please be nice lol
I grew up with a blue heeler, red heeler, and black lab!
Considering another ACD, GSP, or Vizla?
1) Will this be your first dog? If not, what experience do you have owning/training dogs?
I grew up with two heelers, I was young - but they were truly the best 2) Do you have a preference for rescuing a dog vs. going through a reputable breeder?
I would prefer a breeder at this time - unless I could find a rescue puppy (1yr old) which is unlikely, or I guess someone selling their dog online. Just so it can be trained well 3) Describe your ideal dog.
Medium sized dog. Obedient. Smart. One I can take on lots of hikes / backpacking trips / play with. Chill sometimes but also can hike far! My boyfriend can’t always go with me hiking so one that’s also protective 4) What breeds or types of dogs are you interested in and why?
Growing up with working breeds, they just have a special place in my heart. We are currently saving for land + getting animals (couple years out) but would like a dog also to be a farm dog! So buy within the year - train it VERY well - awesome farm dog 5) What sorts of things would you like to train your dog to do?
Good at heel. Bulletproof recall. Able to walk alongside, no leash. Able to call away even if being reactive or another dog is causing problems 6) Do you want to compete with your dog in a sport (e.g. agility, obedience, rally) or use your dog for a form of work (e.g. hunting, herding, livestock guarding)? If so, how much experience do you have with this work/sport?
Down the line, yes. For livestock. I doubt we’ll get more than a handful of sheep but more so a farm dog. Works outside, protects the yard, kids maybe. Care Commitments
7) How long do you want to devote to training, playing with, or otherwise interacting with your dog each day?
45min up to 3 hours daily. Probably mental stimulation 3x a week, and physical exercise 2-3x a week, rest day 8) How long can you exercise your dog each day, on average? What sorts of exercise are you planning to give your dog regularly and does that include using a dog park?
Realistically 45 min at the very minimum per day. Running / hiking / mental games 9) How much regular brushing are you willing to do? Are you open to trimming hair, cleaning ears, or doing other grooming at home? If not, would you be willing to pay a professional to do it regularly?
couple times a week. Shedding isn’t a huge deal but I don’t want a super long haired dog! OK to trim hair. OK to trim nails. Would take to pro for ears Personal Preferences
10) What size dog are you looking for?
medium 30-60lbs 11) How much shedding, barking, and slobber can you handle?
OK on shedding as long as it’s not absolutely crazy haha barking okay but that can just be trained. Low slobber 12) How important is being able to let your dog off-leash in an unfenced area?
very Dog Personality and Behavior
13) Do you want a snuggly dog or one that prefers some personal space?
both. 14) Would you prefer a dog that wants to do its own thing or one that’s more eager-to-please?
both haha 15) How would you prefer your dog to respond to someone knocking on the door or entering your yard? How would you prefer your dog to greet strangers or visitors?
protective but not reactive 16) Are you willing to manage a dog that is aggressive to other dogs?
yes, to train it to be better 17) Are there any other behaviors you can’t deal with or want to avoid?
none that I can think of Lifestyle
18) How often and how long will the dog be left alone?
Hopefully 4 hrs or less. No more than that without being checked on 19) What are the dog-related preferences of other people in the house and what will be their involvement in caring for the dog?
my partner, equal! 20) Do you have other pets or are you planning on having other pets? What breed or type of animal are they?
no 21) Will the dog be interacting with children regularly?
nope. But I want it to be great w kids to avoid a lawsuit lmao22) Do you rent or plan to rent in the future? If applicable, what breed or weight restrictions are on your current lease?
no current restrictions. Currently renting 23) What city or country do you live in and are you aware of any laws banning certain breeds?
Prefer not to say. No banned breeds. 24) What is the average temperature of a typical summer and winter day where you live?
Summer like 95-106 f winter 20-0° f Additional Information and Questions
25) Please provide any additional information you feel may be relevant.
none 26) Feel free to ask any questions below.
Please be nice lol