Kabusha Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy Application
Please provide us with your contact information:
Name: ________________________
Phone Number: ____________________
E-mail address:_______________________
Do you have a gender preference? 

What is your reason for wanting a Ridgeback? 

Have you had a Rhodesian Ridgeback before? 

If Yes, what is your knowledge of the breed?

If you have owned a Rhodesian Ridgeback
before, how would you describe your association with this dog?

____Companion dog
____Show/Breed
____Obtained as a puppy
____Obtained as an adult
If you did NOT own a Rhodesian Ridgeback before, have you have close association with one (friend, family)?

Do you own or lease your home? puppies can be destructive 
        
Does your home have a fenced yard?  If so, please describe how large and 
secure it is?

If your yard is small, what options do you have to exercise a big dog?

Do you have precious objects of art or collectibles in your home and have
you considered precautions for such items during this dog's puppy stage?

Do you intend for this dog to be primarily an inside dog or an outside dog?
   
If all family members will be at work or school during the day, have you
thought of provisions for the care and feeding of a young puppy until it can 
stay 6-8 hours by itself without need of food or relief for eliminations?

Do you understand how to crate train and do you believe in the use of a 
crate for containment and training?

Are you willing to provide references upon request?

Do you have an established relationship with a veterinarian or have you 
researched availability and reputation of ones in your area?

Do you plan to take the dog to obedience class?  Have you looked into obedience classes?

How do you plan on socializing the puppy?

Do you have other pets in the house?  What type?

If you are interested in a companion dog, do you understand and are
you willing to abide with the requirements of Limited Registration and spay/Neuter in our contract?
       
If you indicated a show quality dog, do you have experience in the conformation show ring?

Is it your intention to show this dog yourself, hire a handler, or utilize our experience and have us show him for you?

What is your primary purpose for wanting a show quality dog? 

Do you intend to use this dog for breeding?

Are you prepared to assume the responsibility for the puppies your dog will produce?

The range of initial purchase price for our puppies will fall between $1000 to $2000.  Do you understand that this is only a fraction of what it will cost to care for and maintain a dog of this size and nature for its lifetime?

If something catastrophic happens to your pet, what lengths are you willing to go to ensure its comfort, care, and convalescence?  Are you willing and able to make the ultimate decision if recovery is not possible or would not allow for a reasonable length and quality of life for your dog?
 
What are your expectations of us as breeders and the guarantees you expect us to provide?  Please be very specific.