BOLDHEART PUPPY APPLICATION
Buyer:______
Buyer’s Address:______
Buyer’s Telephone:______
Email address:______
Web Site:______ TODAYS DATE______
I appreciate you taking the time to fill out this application. It is helpful in finding the right puppy for the right owner. It is important that the puppies are matched up with their new owners to insure that both are happy, so please fill out this form as completely as you can so I can determine if I have a puppy suitable for your needs.Please fill out and save to your computer then send to me as an email attachment. Thank you.
1. How did you hear about Boldheart? Another web site ? Who’s ?____
2. Have you ever raised a puppy?______What breed?______
3. Are you looking for a puppy now ______or in the future______?
4. Are there children in the home?______Their ages______Have they been around dogs and do they know how to treat and respect them?______
5. Are there any other dogs ______cats_____ other pets______in your household? If so do they get along with other dogs?______
6. Mini Aussies are very devoted dogs bred to be loyal working partners and are sold as such, are you prepared to have a constant shadow? ______
7. How much time would you have to spend with the dog?______
If left alone in a large area for excessive periods of time Mini Aussies may resort to barking, digging, or other undesirable behavior. If you must be gone for long periods of time, do you have a secure, cozy, comfortable place where the dog will stay so it will not become a neighborhood nuisance? _____
8. Do you have a yard?______How much time will it spend outdoors______indoors ______
9. Puppies have accidents, are you prepared to crate train and housebreak your puppy and deal with the messes involved?______
10. What concerns do you have about getting a puppy and what do you consider as problems with the puppy? ______
11. Are you committed to providing premium quality food, routine vaccinations and worming treatments and providing health care as needed and treating the pup/dog as a valued member of the family.?______
12. How do you plan to exercise your puppy? ______
13. How do you plan to train your puppy?______
14. What is your color preference?______
15. Do you prefer male______female ______no preference______reason______
16. Mini Aussies range from14” to 18”, but occasionally they do go slightly over the standard, would this be a problem for you?______
17. A well groomed Mini Aussie that is fed a quality diet usually does not have “doggy” odor or excessive dander, but you need to be aware that they do shed heavily at certain times of the year (fall & spring) will this be a problem?____
18. What type of puppy are you interested in - herding ______show ______breed ______agility ______or______?
19. Do you understand the pricing of a quality puppy/dog? ______
20. Do you plan to spay or neuter your dog?
(Managing a breeding dog can be expensive and is a serious responsibility) ______
21. If you plan to breed, do you agree to abide by the MASCA code of ethics, which include clearing eyes and submitting x-rays for OFA rating before breeding and to plan your breeding only to further enhance the breed?_____
22. Occasionally I have a puppy of outstanding quality for which I would like to retain breeding rights. In the case of a female, it is usually for one litter. The dog would remain in your possession unless you wish for me to handle the whelping and care of the puppies. In the case of a male dog I would reserve breeding rights. The dog would be held in a co-ownership until the obligation would be fulfilled at which time I would sign off of the co-ownership. The dog would then be spayed or neutered. Would you be interested in a situation such as this? Yes ____ No ____ Comments _____
23. Are you willing to let me make a recommendation based upon your answers to this application and my knowledge of the puppies to pick the most suitable puppy for your situation? _____
Kathy Tomerlin
BOLDHEART MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS
PO Box 91, Kearney, AZ 85137
520-260-4587
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Thank you for considering one of Boldhearts puppies.