Answer what matters to you. Give each answered priority an importance from 1 to 3. These priorities appear in your checklist and stay outside the numerical score.
Barking and household noise Skip this question A quiet home is important Some barking is manageable Noise is less of a concern Importance: Barking and household noise 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Affection and personal space Skip this question I prefer a more independent companion A balance of company and personal space I would like a very close companion Importance: Affection and personal space 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Visitors and a busy social life Skip this question Frequent visitors or a busy home Occasional visitors A mostly quiet household Importance: Visitors and a busy social life 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Daily time for training and mental activity Skip this question Short daily sessions Regular time and willingness to learn Substantial daily time; I enjoy training Importance: Daily time for training and mental activity 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Physical handling on walks and at home Skip this question I need an easily manageable dog I can manage some pulling or lifting I am comfortable with demanding handling Importance: Physical handling on walks and at home 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Off-lead walks and recall Skip this question Reliable off-lead outings are important to me I am happy to use leads and secure spaces I have no preference yet Importance: Off-lead walks and recall 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Travel, outings and overnight care Skip this question Frequent travel with the dog Regular care by another person Mostly a settled home routine Importance: Travel, outings and overnight care 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
How predictable is your daily routine? Skip this question Fairly consistent every day Variable hours, with reliable support Variable hours; support still to arrange Importance: How predictable is your daily routine? 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Space, stairs and access outdoors Skip this question Limited space or shared outdoor access Stairs or lifting may be an issue Easy outdoor access and space to separate Importance: Space, stairs and access outdoors 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Who will provide coat care? Skip this question Mostly me or someone at home Home care plus a professional groomer I still need a workable grooming plan Importance: Who will provide coat care? 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Puppy or adult dog? Skip this question I am considering a puppy I am considering an adult dog I am open to either Importance: Puppy or adult dog? 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Your existing dog around other dogs Skip this question Usually relaxed, based on observed encounters Sometimes worried or reactive Not enough experience to know Importance: Your existing dog around other dogs 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Settling quietly while you work or rest Skip this question Very important in my household Useful, with time for training A lively home is manageable Importance: Settling quietly while you work or rest 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Muddy paws, drool and household cleaning Skip this question I prefer a low-mess routine Some extra cleaning is manageable I am relaxed about extra cleaning Importance: Muddy paws, drool and household cleaning 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Everyday sounds around your home Skip this question Mostly quiet, with occasional loud sounds Regular traffic, neighbours or household noise Frequent or unpredictable loud sounds Importance: Everyday sounds around your home 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
People and dogs on your usual walks Skip this question Busy pavements or frequent close encounters Mostly quiet routes with room to give space I can change routes and walking times Importance: People and dogs on your usual walks 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Comfort with grooming and everyday touch Skip this question I need routine care to be straightforward I can practise gradual handling with support I need help arranging hands-on care Importance: Comfort with grooming and everyday touch 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate
Capacity for ongoing behaviour support Skip this question Routine training help is manageable I can arrange ongoing professional support Complex daily management would be difficult Importance: Capacity for ongoing behaviour support 1 · A preference 2 · Important 3 · Essential to investigate