What sort of residence do you have?

Flat Unit/Townhouse HouseHouse with Acreage


What type of area do you live in?

Inner Suburbs Suburban Semi-Rural Rural


What size is your yard?

None Small Medium Large Yard

Are you able to keep a dog secure on your own property?

Yes No Mostly


How much daily exercise would you give your dog?

None 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 1 Hour +


Calculate the number of hours your dog would be without human or animal company each week.

Not at all 10-20 Hours 20-40 Hours More than 40 Hrs


Do old or invalid people stay with you?

No Sometimes Often Permanently


What age group will the owner of the dog be?

10-19 years 20-39 years 40-59 years More than 60 years


Age of the youngest child or regular visiting child, if any?

No Children Under 5 years 6-11 years Over 12 years


How active are you?

Infirm Not Very Quite Very


How energetic should your dog be?

Quiet Moderately Active Lively Very Energetic


What size dog would you prefer?

Toy/Small
e.g.Pekingese
Medium
e.g. Cocker Spaniel
Large
e.g. German Shepherd
Giant
e.g. St.Bernard


How much are you prepared to spend weekly on feeding your dog?

Up to $10 Up to $25 Up to $35 More than $35


Length of coat preferred?

Smooth Coat
e.g. Basset Hound
Short Coat
e.g. German Shepherd

Medium Coat
e.g.Cocker Spaniel

(English)

Long Coat
e.g. Maltese


How much grooming would your dog receive each week?

None 1 Hour 2.5 Hours 4+ Hours


Do you want a dog which will protect your property?

No Warning Bark only Defend Property


Do you currently own a dog?

Yes No
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Please note that this program applies to Australian lifestyles and the characteristics of the breeds as recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council inc.

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