• All puppies are sold on AKC LIMITED Registrations.
• All our puppies cost the same no matter what litter it is from.
• We do not ship puppies.  Puppies must be picked up in person by the approved family.
• Returning this questionnaire does NOT guarantee a puppy.
• This application does not give any applicant the choice of a puppy in a litter. 
• We make all placement decisions based on family dynamics and puppy temperaments. 
• The breeders of each litter get first choice of any puppy or puppies in any litter.
• We reserve the right to change our minds about a puppy placement at any stage of the interview process.
• Puppies leave Grampian after they are eight weeks old with a vet check up, first vaccination, a microchip, medical records, an AKC Limited Registration form, and a gift bag of surprises.
• Our puppies are born and socialized in our homes.
• Our puppies only go to the most committed families so be prepared to come and interview in person so we can make the best placements for our puppies.
• Puppies will be at least six weeks old before visits are allowed.  This is for the health and safety of the puppies and the mother.
• We don't accept deposits until we know there is a puppy for you.

Name(s): 

Address

Town & State:

Home Phone:       

Cell Phone: 

Email:  

Married?  Single?

How many adults live in your home?

How long at this address: 

Rent or Own

If you rent, do you have landlord permission to have a dog?  yes no

Do you have a secure fence? Type of fence

If you don't have a fence, are you willing to put one up for the puppy? yes no

If you aren't putting a fence up, can you explain why not?

Do you have children? yes no What are their names?

What are their ages?:

Does anyone in the family have allergies to pets? yes no

Current pets & ages

Vet reference if you have/had pets:

If you don't have a dog now, have you ever had one and when?

What happened to that dog?

Have you ever taken a dog to a shelter or dog pound? yes no

If your family circumstances change (new baby, change of residence or job) what will happen to the dog?  Grampian reserves the right of first refusal for any dog sold to any applicant.  We don't want any of our dogs to end up in the hands of a third unapproved party, especially a shelter or dog pound.  This includes unapproved family or friends.

Family members home during the day:

If no one is home during the day, what arrangements have you made for dog care while you're away?

While still a puppy, what arrangements will you make for the care and feeding during the day?

How many hours a day will the dog be left alone in the house?

If he/she is alone during the work week, will he/she be crated, allowed free reign of the house, isolated to one room, or kept in an x-pen or similar enclosure?

crated in the house

free in house

in one room/x-pen in the house

Who is going to be mainly responsible for the puppy's training?

If you go on vacation, where will the dog stay?

Will your dog ever be left outside & unsupervised?

yes  no

How will you be sure the dog is safe if left unsupervised?

Is this dog intended to be a house dog or will this dog spend most of its time outside away from the family? house dog  outdoors alone.

If this dog is not intended to live indoors with the family, can you explain where the dog is going to live and how it will spend its time?

While Labradors are normally not barkers or destructive beyond puppyhood, are you aware that they can be destructive if left alone for extended periods? yes no

Can you tell me where the puppy is going to sleep at night and for naps?

Explain why you want a Labrador Retriever puppy:

Do you intend to compete or participate in shows/events with your Labrador?  Choose all that apply.

Companion for family

Conformation Shows

Hunting Companion/Hunting Tests

Obedience/Rally O Competition

Therapy Dog

Agility/Flyball

Will you spay or neuter your dog? yes  no (can you explain your reasons either way?)

Will you crate train your puppy?yes  no

Will you attend Puppy Kindergarten with your puppy? (we work hard to socialize our puppies and highly recommend continuing this by attending a good program for puppies and young adult dogs) yes  no

Is your puppy going to be considered as a full member of your family?yes  no

Are you prepared to make a 14 year commitment to a dog who will always be a puppy, will most likely always be messy, and will always want to chew your favorite shoes, and who loves to help you 'garden' and 'redecorate' the house?yes  no

What are your expectations for a family dog?

Can you be flexible in the breeding of your choice (check the PUPPY PEN page for who we might be breeding and when)?

 yes  I can be flexible

I can't be flexible

no preference for the litter, I just want a nice pup.

Can you be flexible in the sex of the puppy? yes  no

Please specify the sex Lab you prefer 

male 

female

no preference

Can you be flexible in the color of the puppy? yes  no  Please specify the color Lab you prefer.  Labradors come in ONLY three colors:  Black, Yellow and Chocolate.  There are no SILVER, GOLDEN, CHAMPAGNE or CHARCOAL Labradors.

black          

yellow         

chocolate

no preference

If your dog should require major surgery totaling $1000++are you financially prepared and willing to cover the cost ? yes  no

Are you willing to sign contracts and follow advice from us regarding the puppy's/dog's care ?yes  no

Are you willing to keep us updated with wellness and illnesses during the dog's life ?yes  no

How/ Where did you get our name?

Have you read the Labrador Retriever Standard for a better understanding of what a Lab is supposed to look like and behave like? We highly recommend this reading this document before you commit to buying this breed of dog.   ( www.thelabradorclub.com )

yes no

If you have any additional comments as to why you should be considered for a Grampian Labrador puppy, please note them here.

Form will be sent directly to Robin Anderson.  A copy goes to Gerrie.  Robin will respond to your application.

We will occasionally have an older puppy or a trained adult dog available.  Please contact Robin or Gerrie if you are interested.

Robin Anderson and Gerrie Owren

grampianlabs@comcast.net and gerrieo@verizon.net

Contact other breeders through these breed clubs:  www.prlrc.org and www.lrcgb.org .

If you are looking for an adult dog or a rescue, we highly recommend applying for a nice dog through www.labrescue.com Please avoid pet shops and puppy mill situations.