How/ where you find LUANDA Rhodesian Ridgebacks ? *
Why you decided to buy a Rhodesian Ridgeback ? *
Why you decided to buy a Rhodesian Ridgeback ? *
Have you been in contact with Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs?- your experiences? Or you have another breed /experiences with dogs? *
How many dogs do you have home? – what age? *
How long have you lived at your current address? Do you plan change house/apartment/flat in time? *
If you live in a family house, do you have fenced or secured land around the house so that the puppy / dog does not run away and cause injury or damage to others or an accident? Does the landlord agree with the purchase of a dog if you live in an apartment? *
Please describe your family. Also number of people, age of children. *
Employment schedule for each family member. Is there someone at home during the day? *
CHILDREN and the DOGs. In a family with children, the responsible parent should be aware of the importance of sufficient instruction and understanding of children on how to treat the dog, respect his space ... Puppies are adorable, loving, but they need you to constantly pay attention to them, teach them discipline and hygienic habit. You have to be prepared that puppy will bite everything at first, to do mischief, even though it will look incredibly nice. The idea that your child will grow up with a faithful friend will be very adorable, but it also has its hooks. Is it a good time to get another "hairy child" for your real one? The following tips will answer this question. Signals that your baby is ready to have a hairy buddy: He is able to accept the animal and its personality. How a child treats animals cannot always be determined by age. Notice how he treats the animals you meet on the street or with friends. If his way of communicating with an animal is about pulling his ears, his tail, or whether he still wants to wear it and mage it, it is not yet time for him to have a hairy companion at home. Stuffed animals are enough for this. On the contrary, if the child can give the animal its own space, let it do what it wants, does not try to be in contact with it by force and accepts its personality and needs, then the time is right. Everyone should have their own space. If you decide on a puppy, it is advisable to be able to separate it from the child for a while. A good solution is, for example, a safety gate - so everyone has their own space for learning and playing. Believe that just as your child needs space, so does the puppy. Sometimes it is good to keep them separate for other reasons - illness, or simply so that the child's puppy does not destroy toys, crib, etc. ... Can your child already be responsible and take care of him / her to respect the rules or the space that is just for the dog? Can you ensure constant supervision of the contact between the child and the dog? *
Do all family members agree with buying a new puppy? *
Does everyone agree to help in growing and educating? *
Do any members of your family have any types of allergies? *
How much time during the day can you spend with your dog? Do you have enought free time for long walks with the dog? *
Where the puppy will stay during the day, when you are not at home? *
Can you arrange guarding when you are away: overtime work, business trips, holidays (if you will not be able to take your dog with you) Do you have friends, relatives or neighbors to whom you could entrust your dog when you are away for a long time? When you have to stay at work, you should also keep in mind that the dog has to wait alone for long hours. *
Where is the place in the house your dog sleep? Where your new PUPPY will sleep, when you bring him home? *
How many hours a day will the puppy be kept outside? *
What activities do you plan to be involved in with your RR? Walking in the woods, skiing, swimming, traveling, other? *
What is your vision about your life with a RR? Are you interested in the following - Family Pet/Companion Dog / Showing / Obedience and/or Performance Events / Plan to Breed / Something else? *
TRAINING and EDUCATION - dog school. No dog is born and does give a paw immediately, just as no new owner has the knowledge, skills and information about the proper upbringing, training and socialization of a puppy. Although "dog school" seems to be for dogs, the fact still remains that the new knowledge, information, skills acquired by the owner under the experienced guidance of a good trainer in the training, will ensure to raise the dog without a conflicting friend for life. The first year and a half of your dog's / puppy's life in education, in socialization is the most important! As a breeder - we properly socialize the puppy for the first 2 months of life in our family and prepare it for life in a new family. I will provide advice on upbringing and proper socialization, but from the moment the puppy gets to your home, you are responsible for what kind of dog the dog responsible will grow out of as a new owner. Do you know how to provide a puppy school for puppies from the age of about 4-5 months - a "trainer" in your area, sufficient socialization with other dogs and correct training? Is there any obedience classes held in your area that you would be willing to attend? *
FINANCE: The acquisition costs of RR do not end there. By law, you are required to pay a fee for the dog. Include regular visits to the vet, the cost of vaccinations, or unexpected visits to the veterinarian due to an accident, etc., QUALITY food, insurance, accessories for the dog, such as: collars, leashes, jackets, bowls, beds, or fees for dog school, etc. Are you counting on such expenses if you have a new four-legged family member? *
What kind of feeding do you use, or plan use for your RR? *
What breeds of dogs have you owned in the past? *
Introduce your current pets. Please list all pets that are currently living in your household. Include the breed (if a dog) and ages. *
What sex are these pets? Are these other pets neutered? or would you be able to separate "the opposites" in case of the "best days" ? *
How long did your last pet live? What were the circumstances of its' death? *
If you have bought other puppies please list from whom they were purchased and could these breeders be used as a reference? *
Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder? If so, what were the circumstances? *
Have you ever given a pet away? If so, what were the circumstances? *
Do you understand that a breeder cannot guarantee the complete health of a puppy in adulthood? Even considering healthy parents. *
Do you understand that insurance from 4 months will save you from unnecessary payments if the puppy has hidden diseases? *
Do you agree to trust the breeder? Listen to the breeder and his recommendations? Even if your veterinarian or someone else recommends the exact opposite? *
Do you agree to pass all breed tests for a puppy at 18-24 months? (X-rays, genetic tests). It is important for the breed statistics of my breeding, and it should be important for you as well. *
If you have any additional questions, pleasse ask here. *
PUPPIES are usually ready for a new home after 8weeks old. What time/ date would you be able to pick your puppy? (consider the date of the puppy birth) *
