Tri-Del Questionnaire for potential homes

Potential Home Questionnaire

Tri-Del MinPins is located in the mid-Atlantic, Richmond, Virginia.

Answer ALL questions, fill in ALL blanks with at least "NA".

Questions left UNANSWERED will cause your FORM TO ERROR when you send it.

Prospective Owner's Name (REQUIRED): CO-owner's Name (or type NONE):

Prospective Owner's Address: (REQUIRED) CO-owner's Address (or type NONE):

County of Residence (Required):

Driver's License # (Required):

State of Issue (Required):

Date of Birth (Required):

Phone Numbers:
(or type NONE)

Home Work Fax

E-mail Address (Required):

Confirm E-mail Address:

Potential owner's Website URL (or type NONE):

Personal Reference (REQUIRED): Reference's Telephone# (REQUIRED):

Veterinary Reference (REQUIRED): Veterinarian's Telephone# (REQUIRED):

Who will be the primary caretaker for the new dog?:

Do you have a person who will assume permanent responsibilty (a Godparent type role) for the dog in the event you can no longer keep the dog? Yes No

God Parent you have in mind: God Parent's Telephone#:

How many people reside in your home?:

Does everyone agree on getting the Miniature Pinscher you choose?(REQUIRED) Yes No

Do you realize that a Miniature Pinscher can live 15 to 20 years?(REQUIRED) Yes No

How old will you be in 20 years?:

Are you willing to make that 20 year commitment to a dog that far into the future?(REQUIRED) Yes No

Miniature Pinschers, along with most TOY BREEDS, do N O T make a good pet for PREteen children. Small children's behavior is not normally restrained enough for MinPins. Toy sized dogs are intimidated by the quick, rough & jerking movements of a small child.

Are there any children in the home?(REQUIRED) Yes No

If YES, what are the ages of the children?

Are you planning a family within the next 15 to 20 years?(REQUIRED) Yes No

When are you planning to start a family?

What measures would you take to ensure the addition to your family does not weigh on your responsibility for the dog's well being?

What color & sex of puppy are you interested in?
Black/Rust Male
Black/Rust Female
Black/Rust SEX NOT important
Red or Stag Red Male
Red or Stag Red Female
Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important
Chocolate/Rust Male
Chocolate/Rust Female
Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important
Male COLOR NOT important
Female COLOR NOT important

Do you have a SECOND choice if your first choice is not available? When breeding dogs nature gives us what nature sees fit to give us, we can not order the color & sexes we prefer.
If you are ONLY interested in your first preference, please choose your first choice again here.
Black/Rust Male
Black/Rust Female
Black/Rust SEX NOT important
Red or Stag Red Male
Red or Stag Red Female
Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important
Chocolate/Rust Male
Chocolate/Rust Female
Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important
Male COLOR NOT important
Female COLOR NOT important

Do you have an interest in a THIRD choice?
If you do not have a 3rd preference, please repeat your First choice here again.
Black/Rust Male
Black/Rust Female
Black/Rust SEX NOT important
Red or Stag Red Male
Red or Stag Red Female
Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important
Chocolate/Rust Male
Chocolate/Rust Female
Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important
Male COLOR NOT important
Female COLOR NOT important

What age group are you interested in?
8 weeks to 14 weeks (prior to ear cropping)
14 weeks to 12 months (after ear cropping)
12 to 24 months
2 to 10 years
11 years and up
Age is NOT important

Tri-Del Miniature Pinschers will have ALL puppies cropped, both show specimens and companions. The AKC Miniature Pinscher is a DOCKED and CROPPED breed. Docked tails & cropped ears have been a defining feature of the breed since it was developed in Germany over 400 years ago. If you desire a natural tail or natural ears, look into a breed that matches your desires ... the MinPin is probably NOT the breed for you.

REhoming a natural eared adult is very difficult. Most inquiries on adopting adults is for CROPPED adults. I crop my puppies so that in the event the dog finds him/herself homeless, I will be able to locate a new home for the dog.

You understand that IF you take the puppy before 14wks of age, you will be required to return the dog to me at 12 weeks of age & the dog will remain with me for AT LEAST 2 weeks after surgery while the edges heal? Yes No

If you insist on NOT cropping your puppy, you understand the "God Parent" you listed above will be REQUIRED to sign a contract promising to adopt the dog if you are ever unable to provide a home for the dog? Yes No

Do you presently own any pets Yes No

If YES, what kind?

Have you owned Miniature Pinschers in the past? Yes No

If YES, what happened to them?

Have you owned any other pets in the past? Yes No

If YES, what kind and what happened to them?

Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent

If you RENT are pets allowed? Yes No

Landlord's Name (REQUIRED): Landlord's Telephone# (REQUIRED):

If you move to a place where pets are NOT allowed, what would you do?

Fences are a NECESSITY with MinPins! You will need a relatively escape proofed fence that they cannot go over, under or through.

What type of fence do you have?
Wood
Wire Mesh or Chain Link
Portable Exercise Pen
Other (explain)

What is the height of your fence?

If you do not presently have a fence, are you willing to purchase a portable exercise pen for the dog's safety and convenience? Yes No

Do you understand that the Miniature Pinscher should never be allowed off lead in open spaces? Yes No

How many hours will the dog be alone during the day?

Where will you keep the dog while you are not home?

Do you have a crate to keep the dog in when you cannot watch them? Yes No

If NO, are you willing to purchase one for the safety of the dog? Yes No

Do you realize that Miniature Pinschers, as with all Toy Breeds, take time, consistency and dedication to housebreak? Are you willing to properly train your new pet and deal with accidents UNTIL SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED? Yes No

The NUMBER ONE reason dogs find themselves homeless is because of
PROBLEM BEHAVIOR!!!

Bad behavior is almost ALWAYS 100% the owner's negligence to properly train the dog.

Are you willing to be a responsible owner, investing your money and time in order to properly train your dog? Will you enroll and complete AT LEAST one obedience course?
Yes No

If NO, why not?

Why are you interested in adopting a Miniature Pinscher:

Any other remarks you would like to add in order to be considered in becoming a permanent forever home for one of my Miniature Pinschers:

By submitting this application to Tri-Del Miniature Pinscher's owner, Cindy McNeal, (via mail, email or telephone) you are certifying that all the above information is correct and true and that you are at least 21 years of age or older and legally able to enter into a binding contract. You understand that at the time you place a deposit &/or actually adopt the Miniature Pinscher you will be required to sign a contract guaranteeing the well being of the dog.

We thank you for your application. Your application will be submitted to Cindy McNeal at TriDelMinPins@aol.com and if we have puppies available you should receive confirmation via e-mail within 48 hours. Miniature Pinschers placed are done so on wait list position. You will remain on the wait list until you notify us to remove your name from contention.

Miniature Pinschers, along with most TOY BREEDS, do N O T make a good pet for PREteen children. Small children's behavior is not normally restrained enough for MinPins. Toy sized dogs are intimidated by the quick, rough & jerking movements of a small child.
Prospective Owner's Name (REQUIRED):		CO-owner's Name (or type NONE):

Prospective Owner's Address: (REQUIRED)		CO-owner's Address (or type NONE):

County of Residence (Required):
Driver's License # (Required):
State of Issue (Required):
Date of Birth (Required):
Phone Numbers: (or type NONE)	Home Work Fax
E-mail Address (Required):
Confirm E-mail Address:
Potential owner's Website URL (or type NONE):
Personal Reference (REQUIRED):		Reference's Telephone# (REQUIRED):

Veterinary Reference (REQUIRED):		Veterinarian's Telephone# (REQUIRED):



Who will be the primary caretaker for the new dog?:

Do you have a person who will assume permanent responsibilty (a Godparent type role) for the dog in the event you can no longer keep the dog?	Yes No
God Parent you have in mind:		God Parent's Telephone#:


How many people reside in your home?:

Does everyone agree on getting the Miniature Pinscher you choose?(REQUIRED)	Yes No

Do you realize that a Miniature Pinscher can live 15 to 20 years?(REQUIRED)	Yes No

How old will you be in 20 years?:

Are you willing to make that 20 year commitment to a dog that far into the future?(REQUIRED)	Yes No

Are there any children in the home?(REQUIRED)	Yes No
If YES, what are the ages of the children?

Are you planning a family within the next 15 to 20 years?(REQUIRED)	Yes No
When are you planning to start a family?
What measures would you take to ensure the addition to your family does not weigh on your responsibility for the dog's well being?


What color & sex of puppy are you interested in?	Black/Rust Male Black/Rust Female Black/Rust SEX NOT important Red or Stag Red Male Red or Stag Red Female Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important Chocolate/Rust Male Chocolate/Rust Female Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important Male COLOR NOT important Female COLOR NOT important


Do you have a SECOND choice if your first choice is not available? When breeding dogs nature gives us what nature sees fit to give us, we can not order the color & sexes we prefer. If you are ONLY interested in your first preference, please choose your first choice again here.	Black/Rust Male Black/Rust Female Black/Rust SEX NOT important Red or Stag Red Male Red or Stag Red Female Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important Chocolate/Rust Male Chocolate/Rust Female Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important Male COLOR NOT important Female COLOR NOT important


Do you have an interest in a THIRD choice? If you do not have a 3rd preference, please repeat your First choice here again.	Black/Rust Male Black/Rust Female Black/Rust SEX NOT important Red or Stag Red Male Red or Stag Red Female Red or Stag Red SEX NOT important Chocolate/Rust Male Chocolate/Rust Female Chocolate/Rust SEX NOT important Male COLOR NOT important Female COLOR NOT important

What age group are you interested in?	8 weeks to 14 weeks (prior to ear cropping) 14 weeks to 12 months (after ear cropping) 12 to 24 months 2 to 10 years 11 years and up Age is NOT important

Tri-Del Miniature Pinschers will have ALL puppies cropped, both show specimens and companions. The AKC Miniature Pinscher is a DOCKED and CROPPED breed. Docked tails & cropped ears have been a defining feature of the breed since it was developed in Germany over 400 years ago. If you desire a natural tail or natural ears, look into a breed that matches your desires ... the MinPin is probably NOT the breed for you. REhoming a natural eared adult is very difficult. Most inquiries on adopting adults is for CROPPED adults. I crop my puppies so that in the event the dog finds him/herself homeless, I will be able to locate a new home for the dog.
You understand that IF you take the puppy before 14wks of age, you will be required to return the dog to me at 12 weeks of age & the dog will remain with me for AT LEAST 2 weeks after surgery while the edges heal?	Yes No

If you insist on NOT cropping your puppy, you understand the "God Parent" you listed above will be REQUIRED to sign a contract promising to adopt the dog if you are ever unable to provide a home for the dog?	Yes No

Do you presently own any pets	Yes No
If YES, what kind?

Have you owned Miniature Pinschers in the past?	Yes No
If YES, what happened to them?

Have you owned any other pets in the past?	Yes No
If YES, what kind and what happened to them?


Do you own or rent your home?	Own Rent
If you RENT are pets allowed?	Yes No
Landlord's Name (REQUIRED):		Landlord's Telephone# (REQUIRED):


If you move to a place where pets are NOT allowed, what would you do?

Fences are a NECESSITY with MinPins! You will need a relatively escape proofed fence that they cannot go over, under or through.
What type of fence do you have?	Wood Wire Mesh or Chain Link Portable Exercise Pen Other (explain)
What is the height of your fence?

If you do not presently have a fence, are you willing to purchase a portable exercise pen for the dog's safety and convenience?	Yes No

Do you understand that the Miniature Pinscher should never be allowed off lead in open spaces?	Yes No


How many hours will the dog be alone during the day?

Where will you keep the dog while you are not home?

Do you have a crate to keep the dog in when you cannot watch them?	Yes No
If NO, are you willing to purchase one for the safety of the dog?	Yes No


Do you realize that Miniature Pinschers, as with all Toy Breeds, take time, consistency and dedication to housebreak? Are you willing to properly train your new pet and deal with accidents UNTIL SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED?	Yes No

The NUMBER ONE reason dogs find themselves homeless is because of PROBLEM BEHAVIOR!!! Bad behavior is almost ALWAYS 100% the owner's negligence to properly train the dog.
Are you willing to be a responsible owner, investing your money and time in order to properly train your dog? Will you enroll and complete AT LEAST one obedience course?	Yes No
If NO, why not?

Why are you interested in adopting a Miniature Pinscher:


Any other remarks you would like to add in order to be considered in becoming a permanent forever home for one of my Miniature Pinschers:


By submitting this application to Tri-Del Miniature Pinscher's owner, Cindy McNeal, (via mail, email or telephone) you are certifying that all the above information is correct and true and that you are at least 21 years of age or older and legally able to enter into a binding contract. You understand that at the time you place a deposit &/or actually adopt the Miniature Pinscher you will be required to sign a contract guaranteeing the well being of the dog. We thank you for your application. Your application will be submitted to Cindy McNeal at TriDelMinPins@aol.com and if we have puppies available you should receive confirmation via e-mail within 48 hours. Miniature Pinschers placed are done so on wait list position. You will remain on the wait list until you notify us to remove your name from contention.