What sort of residence do you have?

 Flat
 Unit/Townhouse
 House
House 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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If you are considering a cross breed, be guided by the types of dogs recommended by Selectapet.

Please note that this program applies to Australian lifestyles and the characteristics of the breeds as recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council inc.

SELECTAPET is also available to help you choose the right breed of CAT for your lifestyle.

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