Prospective Owner Questionnaire

Please provide Rain Mastiffs with your responses to these questions. You may copy the text below and paste it into your email program for a handy reference.

Some questions may seem personal, but our goal is to find the right puppy for each buyer. The welfare, health, and nutrition of our English Mastiffs is our primary concern.

  1. How did you hear of Rain Mastiffs?
  2. Where do you live? (City, State)
  3. Are you interested in a male or female?
  4. Are you looking for show/breeding potential or a quality pet?
  5. What qualities of the Mastiff captured your interest and made you want one?
  6. List the main reasons for purchasing a Mastiff (e.g., show, obedience, couch potato, carting, tracking, therapy, breeding, guard dog).
  7. What type of dog training or obedience school do you have planned for your puppy?
  8. Does any member of your family have any allergies to animals?
  9. How many adults and children (ages) are in the home?
  10. Describe your dwelling and yard/fence. Owned or rented?
  1. What breed(s) of dog have you owned, and what became of them?
  2. If you have never owned a giant breed before, have you researched the breed's health and nutritional needs?
  3. Are you financially committed to feed, house, transport, and provide veterinary care for such a large dog?
  4. Are you willing to spay/neuter?
  5. Would you consider an older rescue Mastiff?
  6. How long are you willing to wait for a puppy?
  7. Where will the dog stay during the day? Night? And when the family is home?
  8. How many hours will the dog be left alone?
  9. Does the whole family travel often? Who looks after the dog if and when the family is away?
  10. Are you willing to crate your pet for short periods of time?
  11. Are you willing to keep the breeder informed if any problems develop and send photos?
  12. What (if any) other breed(s) are you considering?
  13. What is the most important feature you are looking for in a puppy?