What type of coat would you like your dog to have?

• Long
  
• Medium
  
• Short or hairless
  
• Curly, wired or coarse
  

How important is low shedding to you?

• I don’t mind shedding.
  
• A moderate amount shedding is okay but not a lot.
  
• I prefer a dog that doesn’t shed much.
  

How much time can you dedicate to brushing and grooming your dog?

• I prefer a dog that doesn't need much brushing and grooming at all.
  
• I love fluffy dogs and won't mind brushing and grooming my dog several times a week.
  
• Not much time. Once a week is enough brushing/grooming.
  
• I don't mind - whatever the dog needs.
  

How much time will you be able to invest in training your dog?

• I will train my dog every day for as long as I can.
  
• I will take my dog to dog training once a week.
  
• I will take my dog to puppy school but not much more.
  
• I don't really care about training my dog.
  

Every dog barks, some more than others, and some howl. How much barking can you tolerate?

• I want a dog to watch and guard so accept the barking that might come with it.
  
• Barking doesn't bother me too much so it's not an issue.
  
• I prefer a dog that won't bark too much, please.
  
• I can't tolerate barking or any noise
  

How would you like your dog to be in terms of its independence, need for affection and attention?

• I prefer an independent dog that won't want much attention from me.
  
• I want a dog with an independent spirit that loves human affection.
  
• I would like to be the centre of my dog's universe.
  
• I prefer a dependent dog but I am not really into cuddles and affection.
  

How much money are you willing to spend each week to feed your dog?

• $10
  
• $25
  
• $35
  
• More than $35
  

What are the main reasons that you are choosing to get a dog?

• Companionship at home
  
• A friend for the kids
  
• To guard my house and family
  
• An active mate to join me in my outdoor activities
  

How much time can you spend exercising your dog (including walking, running & playing)?

• At least 60 minutes per day
  
• Around 40 minutes per day
  
• Around 20 minutes per day
  
• I'm unable to take my dog out for exercise or play every single day
  

How much will your dog be involved in your social activities?

• We have a very active social life and are rarely at home. We would like our dog to come with us almost everywhere.
  
• We are fairly active and will involve our dog where possible, but it can't come everywhere.
  
• We often stay home but enjoy going out once in a while. Our dog will stay at home though.
  
• We like to stay at home and rarely go out.
  

What is the size of your property?

• Large property with lots of space and a large outdoor area for the dog
  
• Free-standing house with a garden and some distance to our neighbours.
  
• House/apartment with some outdoor space (garden, terrace, large balcony) in a densely populated area.
  
• Apartment without any outside area and with neighbours close by.
  

Where do you envisage your dog spending most of its time including sleeping?

• Our dog will live inside and/or outside, but sleep outside.
  
• Our dog will live mainly outside but sleep inside.
  
• Our dog will live and sleep inside on its own bed.
  
• Realistically? Our dog will live inside and will sleep in our bed.
  

How often will there be someone at home with the dog?

• I am out and about a lot. My dog should be happy to spend the day by itself.
  
• My dog will need to be happy to be by itself for 4-5 hours. I may be out for long periods but will engage external carers (doggy daycare/ sitter, dog walker).
  
• There will be someone at home most of the time.