Why are they getting the dog?
For whom?
What will he be fed?
Where will he sleep?
Will he be housed outside?
Where will he be when they're at work?
How long are they away from home?
Is the yard fenced?
Do they intend to chain the dog?
How will he be exercised?
Do they intend on obedience classes?
How will they discipline?
Other pets? Children?
What if they aren't happy with the dog?
Spaying/neutering.
Ask for vet reference.

Many breeders have questionnaires that potential puppy buyers must complete. The one we filled out was SEVEN pages long! Search the web for examples, they are often found on breeders' web pages.

Or check out an adoption application for some of the rescue groups, many are available on line. It will give you an idea of what type of questions to ask.

Good luck finding homes for those puppies.

I would see if they have a current veterinarian, and if not who they will take the dog to for care, and I would see if they had a fenced yard, maybe actually GO to their home, ask for referrals and check those referrals out, including making certain they are allowed an animal if they are renting.

Thanks everyone ! Those are some good ideas. I think I will start making my own list. Mazer, I especially like the idea of asking about a current veterinarian.

I dont think its a good idea. What does it show? What if they dont have a pet or a vet?

Rather than ask questions the people can/will just lie about, ***talk*** to them.
Find out what they are like. What they want a lab for. Willing and wanting to have an exceptional dog. You notice things after a while. Is this a gift for the whining kids? Valentines Day? See if they will want to stay in touch with you. Get an idea of their personality and activity level and YOU match the appropriate puppy for them. Dont waste the paper on silly questionaires.
TALK.
Communicate!

*agreeing again with QQ*
You can read the recent Pound Puppy post and see my view on rescue questionaires. To me and I may be the only one besides QQ that feels this way, that talking to a family is the best way to determine who will care for your puppies. When I adopted my puppy a few weeks ago the young man did not know what to ask about so we sat and talked and played with the puppy on the grass for about an hour before I brought the puppy home. Not only did he feel comfortable sending Bruno with me we made friends as well.
Lorie

I tend to agree with QQ & Lorie on this one. Thats just my opinion.

I would explain to them exactly how much money they would be required to spend on the dog. I think it would be nice to have a price list of the Vets in your area, and itemize what is needed including a microchip and neutering the dogs.

I would find out if this was their first dog or first big dog. I would ask age appropriate questions. Does the older person know that the "puppy" may be big when he or she tends to jump? Do they know how much food to feed the dog, and what the cost is?

Another important question is how will they transport the dog. Our dog training school gave us a rather large book for the puppy school. You might get your hands on that and give them a short summary of what to do.

We all look at dog life differently. I would not want to leave my dog at home alone (without even another dog) all day long, but I don't always feel the necessity to walk them. (They have their own yard to come and go in as they please.) Others may leave the dog home alone all day, and walk the dog for an hour en the evening.

You need to determine what you think is necessary.Possibly a lab rescue would have some literature you could use.

I think this is a tremendous responsibility, and wish you the best. I would want to keep them all.

Sammy

You can ask all kinds of questions but the truth will be how the puppy and people react to each other.
What is the reaction if the puppy tries to give them kisses, jumps on them, or even squirms to get away from them.
I think it would be good to know of other pets and their ages and why they want a new puppy. I askabout past pets as sometimes something is said where I will not allow them to have the puppy or kitten. I also had as a prerequisite thay have a fenced yard - no tie ups.
Another option is to call vets to see if they know of someone wanting a yellow lab OR put an ad up on the board of Vet's offices.
Lynn