If you are interested in a puppy or dog from us, either now or in the future, please copy and paste the questionnaire below into an email, answer each question, and send to benchmarkk9@yahoo.com
Please keep in mind that we breed specifically for working dogs for bite sports. Occasionally we have a performance or club level sport puppy available, and very rarely we have an active companion puppy or a breeding that is likely to produce "softer" dogs, but for the most part we are working on creating powerhouse dogs that may not be suitable for everyone. Please keep that in mind before inquiring. We would be happy to refer you to a reputable breeder producing dogs more along the "pet/show" lines, if that's what you're looking for.
We do not put anyone on the wait list, or approve anyone for a puppy, without a completed questionnaire. Please include a timeline for when you'd like to ideally add a new puppy.
If we do not respond right away- please be patient. We are a busy family with young children, dog events, full time jobs, and these wonderful dogs who require training, daily exercise, attention, and care. Give us a day or two and if you have not received a reply, send another email. I promise we are not ignoring you! Thank you for your kindness and understanding :)
Please keep in mind that we breed specifically for working dogs for bite sports. Occasionally we have a performance or club level sport puppy available, and very rarely we have an active companion puppy or a breeding that is likely to produce "softer" dogs, but for the most part we are working on creating powerhouse dogs that may not be suitable for everyone. Please keep that in mind before inquiring. We would be happy to refer you to a reputable breeder producing dogs more along the "pet/show" lines, if that's what you're looking for.
We do not put anyone on the wait list, or approve anyone for a puppy, without a completed questionnaire. Please include a timeline for when you'd like to ideally add a new puppy.
If we do not respond right away- please be patient. We are a busy family with young children, dog events, full time jobs, and these wonderful dogs who require training, daily exercise, attention, and care. Give us a day or two and if you have not received a reply, send another email. I promise we are not ignoring you! Thank you for your kindness and understanding :)
Benchmark Questionnaire
1. Name, address, phone, and Email address.
2. Which sex puppy do you prefer, male or female? If you want a male and none is available would you consider a female if it was available and vice versa? Do you have a color preference?
3. Why do you want a Doberman from us? What are your plans with a new puppy?
4. What is your experience with dogs? How many have you owned? What breeds? If you have owned a Doberman before, how many and do you still have them and if not, why not?
5. Have you had any experience taping cropped ears?
6. Do you understand that if you get a dog from us and cannot keep it at any point in it's life and for any reason, you must return it to us?
7. Do you presently own any other pets besides dogs?
8. Have you had any experience training or showing a dog?
9. Are you a member of any dog club or organization? If yes, please list.
10. What would your training/showing goals be with your Benchmark Doberman, if any? Are you willing to commit to obtaining an AKC CGC certification?
11. Do you intend to breed your dog?
12. How many people are in your household? Please include ages.
13. Who is going to be in charge of dog training and discipline in your household?
14. Do you own your own home or live in a gated community? If you live in a gated community or rent, I will need a letter from your landlord / management giving permission for you to have a Doberman.
15. Do you have a fenced yard, if not please explain how you intend to ensure the safety of your Doberman when he/she is outside your home for exercise and for potty breaks.
16. Do you work away from home? How many hours a day are you gone from home? Is there anyone who can check on your puppy during the day while you are gone?
17. Your puppy will be crate trained when you receive him, will you continue to crate him in your home? If you are not going to crate your puppy how will you keep him out of trouble while you are not available to supervise him?
18. How active a life style do you have?
19. Where will the puppy stay when you are not at home. Explain.
20. Where will the puppy sleep?
21. How much interaction do you foresee between yourself and your Doberman on a day to day basis?
22. Please provide the name and phone number of your primary vet for a reference.
23. Please provide the name and phone numbers of 2 personal references who know you well, preferably dog owners themselves.
2. Which sex puppy do you prefer, male or female? If you want a male and none is available would you consider a female if it was available and vice versa? Do you have a color preference?
3. Why do you want a Doberman from us? What are your plans with a new puppy?
4. What is your experience with dogs? How many have you owned? What breeds? If you have owned a Doberman before, how many and do you still have them and if not, why not?
5. Have you had any experience taping cropped ears?
6. Do you understand that if you get a dog from us and cannot keep it at any point in it's life and for any reason, you must return it to us?
7. Do you presently own any other pets besides dogs?
8. Have you had any experience training or showing a dog?
9. Are you a member of any dog club or organization? If yes, please list.
10. What would your training/showing goals be with your Benchmark Doberman, if any? Are you willing to commit to obtaining an AKC CGC certification?
11. Do you intend to breed your dog?
12. How many people are in your household? Please include ages.
13. Who is going to be in charge of dog training and discipline in your household?
14. Do you own your own home or live in a gated community? If you live in a gated community or rent, I will need a letter from your landlord / management giving permission for you to have a Doberman.
15. Do you have a fenced yard, if not please explain how you intend to ensure the safety of your Doberman when he/she is outside your home for exercise and for potty breaks.
16. Do you work away from home? How many hours a day are you gone from home? Is there anyone who can check on your puppy during the day while you are gone?
17. Your puppy will be crate trained when you receive him, will you continue to crate him in your home? If you are not going to crate your puppy how will you keep him out of trouble while you are not available to supervise him?
18. How active a life style do you have?
19. Where will the puppy stay when you are not at home. Explain.
20. Where will the puppy sleep?
21. How much interaction do you foresee between yourself and your Doberman on a day to day basis?
22. Please provide the name and phone number of your primary vet for a reference.
23. Please provide the name and phone numbers of 2 personal references who know you well, preferably dog owners themselves.