Test for Selecting a New Dog by Rolan Tripp, DVM


Priority	Body Preference

__Size:	I prefer a dog that is:	Small	Medium	Large

__Coat:	I prefer a dog with a hair coat that is:	Short	Medium	Long

__Groom- ing:	The importance to me of shedding and the "look and feel" of the pet's coat condition:	little	moderate	a lot

__Age:	I prefer a dog that is a:	puppy	adult	senior

__Gender:	I prefer that my dog is:	intact female	spayed female
		intact male	spayed male

Priority	Mind and Personality Preference

__People Orientation:	I prefer a dog that is:	indepen- dent	a buddy	lap dog

__Pet-Orientation:	I prefer a dog that will regard other household pets as:	foes	invisible	friends

__Vocals / Territorial traits:	I prefer a dog that barks when he / she hears a noise	very little	moderate	a lot

__Activity Level:	I prefer a dog that likes to exercise	very little	moderate	a lot

__Playful- ness:	I prefer a dog that engages in interactive play with me:	very little	moderate	a lot

__Excit- ability:	I prefer a dog engaged in an activity that displays the following level of enthusiasm:	high	medium	low

__Training:	I'm ready to invest the time and want a dog that can master tricks and commands on this level:	basic	medium	advanced

__Dogged-ness:	I feel I can control and prefer a dog that is:	laidback	compro- mising	chal- lenging

We offer pre-selection counseling to help determine which type of pet fits your home and lifestyle. We also maintain a list of reputable breeders. Please call and make an appointment with your veterinarian to find out more.

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