This entire web site designed and maintained by Darkwind Australian Shepherds & Border Collies, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Home of Ch Korella Royal Command, (import Australia) Ch Clan-Abby To-Hell-And-Back, (import New Zealand) , Ch Wizaland Daily Double At Darkwind (Import Great Britain)--breeders of top winning show dogs, child-handled family companions, visitors welcome, free breed information, links to Acoma, Blackrock, Bluechip, Clan-Abby, Corinlea, Dreamworks, Glentress, Korella, Maghera, Sequoyahpark, Sycamore Oaks Ranch, Wildblue, and Trucolorz kennels, International Sheepdog Society, herding, agility, conformation, search and rescue, obedience, information on puppies, talking to breeders, questions to ask breeeders, collies,, evaluating litters, judging, and air transportation of dogs. Information on health issues and importing and exporting. Photographs and pedigrees. Also original web graphic design work for Border Collies at Darkwind Designs. Copyright 2003 Darkwind Enterprises. No portion of this web site may be reproduced, printed, or copied, by any means or technology, except as indicated on each page. This includes photograhs, graphics and text. This is an original work solely owned by Mark & Robyn Powley. Requests for reprints or copying should be directed to us at: mpowley@myexcel.com and approved requests will be put in writing. Graphics that are linkware from other designers are indicated on each page and you should contact the individual designers (via the links provided) for permission to use their works. We have tried to give appropriate credit for all works we've used that are not part of the public domain. Please notify us if you feel there has been any omission of credit or any inappropriate use of materials. We will take immediate steps and make any necessary corrections. Thank you. |
The following questions are designed to help us determine a suitable match between a Darkwind puppy and you. If you have additional information that you would like to tell us, please use additional paper--we are very interested in anything you'd like us to know. Feel free to use separate pieces of paper for your answers--you needn't try to squeeze the answer between the lines. We want as much information from you as you care to give. Please return this questionnaire to us at the address below, along with the deposit payment and completed deposit form, and we will review and consider your deposit request. Remember, we will not consider any questionnaire if we haven't had personal contact in advance of receipt. Please call us at (505) 281-7693. --Thank you. 1. What do you like best about Aussies? 2. What do you like least about Aussies? 3. Describe your method of training a dog. Do you feel capable of meeting a young puppy's needs? Do you have the time needed by a young dog? 4. Have you owned an Australian Shepherd or other breed of dog before? What happened to him/her? Have you ever given a dog a shelter or pound for disposal? Have you ever had a negative experience with a dog? 5. How much time will you spend with the puppy each day? Describe an ideal day with your Aussie. 6. What canine activities interest you? Breeding? Obedience? Conformation? Agility? Flyball? Search and Rescue? Herding? Frisbee? Other: 7. What are the ages of children in your household? Is any family member allergic to animals? Does any member of the family have special needs? What are the ages, gender and breeds of other dogs in your household? 8. Have you made a commitment to another breeder or put a deposit on a puppy or litter with another breeder? 9. Where will the dog sleep at night? Do you have a large, fenced yard to keep a dog secure? Do you hike, bike, ride or run for pleasure? Would the dog go with you? How long will your Aussie be alone each day? 10. Rate the following characteristics in order of importance to YOU (1 = most important, 10=least important). __ Herding Instinct __ Conformation __ Temperament __ Color __ Personality __ Energy Level __ Health __ Markings ___ Size __ Pedigree Feel free to share any additional information you wish, we are very interested in you and your family. __________________________________________ Signature/date DON'T FORGET TO GIVE US A CALL AT (505) 281-7693--THANKS! You are welcome to copy the questions and respond in a Word document and email your answers to us; you can use the button below: Mark and Robyn Powley P.O. Box 831 Sandia Park, NM 87047-0831 |
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This entire web site designed and maintained by Darkwind Australian Shepherds & Border Collies, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Home of Ch Korella Royal Command, (import Australia) Ch Clan-Abby To-Hell-And-Back, (import New Zealand) , Ch Wizaland Daily Double At Darkwind (Import Great Britain)--breeders of top winning show dogs, child-handled family companions, visitors welcome, free breed information, links to Acoma, Blackrock, Bluechip, Clan-Abby, Corinlea, Dreamworks, Glentress, Korella, Maghera, Sequoyahpark, Sycamore Oaks Ranch, Wildblue, and Trucolorz kennels, International Sheepdog Society, herding, agility, conformation, search and rescue, obedience, information on puppies, talking to breeders, questions to ask breeeders, collies,, evaluating litters, judging, and air transportation of dogs. Information on health issues and importing and exporting. Photographs and pedigrees. Also original web graphic design work for Border Collies at Darkwind Designs. Copyright 2003 Darkwind Enterprises. No portion of this web site may be reproduced, printed, or copied, by any means or technology, except as indicated on each page. This includes photograhs, graphics and text. This is an original work solely owned by Mark & Robyn Powley. Requests for reprints or copying should be directed to us at: mpowley@myexcel.com and approved requests will be put in writing. Graphics that are linkware from other designers are indicated on each page and you should contact the individual designers (via the links provided) for permission to use their works. We have tried to give appropriate credit for all works we've used that are not part of the public domain. Please notify us if you feel there has been any omission of credit or any inappropriate use of materials. We will take immediate steps and make any necessary corrections. Thank you. |
