Please mail this form to the address below:

Michele C. LaBagh
M&M Mountain Dogs
Home of Quality Bernese Mountain Dogs
6 M&M Road
Middletown, NY 10940

Call (845) 361-2584 with any questions or concerns

Thank you for your time and efforts in allowing me to place my pups in the best potential home for them!

Potential Puppy Owner Questionnaire

1. Please indicate your reasons for selecting a Bernese Mt. Dog as a choice for a puppy:
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2. Where would this puppy be kept while you were away or at work? Do you have a landlord/rent or own your own home? Who in particular will care for this dog?
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3. Indicate any other dogs that you have now or have had in the past, that are no longer with you, please state reasons if the dog is no longer with you and longevity if it was a death:
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4. Do you have a fenced in yard? If not would you be willing to provide your pup with training or fencing to keep him contained?
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5. Have you done any research on the Bernese Mt. Dogs temperament and their needs?
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6. Have you consulted other breeders and if so, who?
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7. This puppy would be sold with a contract and if it is a pet (companion dog) would be required to be spayed or neutered before any AKC papers will be issued, Do you have any issues with this situation?
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8. Do you have any children? What are their ages?
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9. This puppy would have to attend a puppy/formal obedience class before it reaches 7 months of age, would you have a problem making this commitment?
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10. Do you have any interest in becoming a member of the Bernese Mt. Dog Club of America? This club provides you with information nationally from mailings about health issues with the breed as well as current events.
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11. A Bernese Mt. Dog needs to be a part of the family and cannot be kept as an outside pet, how would you keep your pet in your family structure? Also, this pet will need exercise at some point everyday, how will you provide this?
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12. Is shedding a problem in your acceptance of this pet? A BMD sheds 1-2 times a year and if maintained is very easy to deal with, but still does shed and needs grooming and care.
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13. Are you aware of the health issues involved with this breed? Longevity, hips, cancer. As a large breed dog, any of these can occur and could be expensive. Could you afford this expense medically and give the dog a good quality of life?
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14. Who were your past veterinarians and do you mind if we check with him as a reference in regards to your past pets? I DO NEED THIS REFERENCE to allow any of my dogs to be placed in a home.
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If additional vets have been used, please list below:
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15. Would you agree to return your pet to me if a situation arises that you can no longer care for him/her? I want to make sure that my dogs do not get placed from person to person to person or end up in a shelter.
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16. Please list a reference that knows the type of care that you give to your animals so that I may contact them in regards to the conditions that this puppy will live in.
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17. Please list your intentions for this puppy. Examples; pet-companion, obedience, agility, conformation (show dog), tracking, herding, draft work, canine good citizen, therapy dog work, etc. All bernese mt. dogs love to have a job. Goals in their life structure keep them happy and of sound temperament. They need a purpose in their lives.
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18. Please indicate your choice of gender, male or female, in a BMD puppy and your reason for that choice:
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19. Please let me know what your family's life-style is like, would a high energy dog be suitable or a very calm laid back dog, what are your needs in a pet?
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20. I may occasionally visit your pet or if far away would like updates on your pets progress and set backs. Do you have any problems with my involvement? I always remain available to you as a breeder for any concerns you have raising your puppy and hope that you can reciprocate by allowing me to know that the dog is happy and adjusting well.
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