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PUPPY APPLICATION
The average price for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog across the United States is between $3,000 to $4,500
PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Name
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First
Last
Address
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City
State
Zip Code
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Phone Number
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Email
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List name and ages of all family/household members that will be living with your puppy.
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Who will be the primary care taker of your puppy?
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What is your occupation?
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What is the occupation of your partner?
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Are you willing to provide reference contact information or screening purposes? *
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Unsure
Do you have plans to add to your family within the first 18 months of getting a puppy (children, new animals)? If yes, please describe.
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GENERAL HOUSEHOLD / PUPPY CARE INFORMATION
What are your plans for the care of your puppy while you're at work?
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Will he/she be left alone during the day and if so, for how many hours?
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Will someone be available to feed and exercise him/her during the day?
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Yes
No
Unsure
Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs?
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Yes
No
What is your home setting?
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Urban
Suburban
Rural
What kind of home do you live in?
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Single Family Home
Condo/Townhome
Apartment
Do you own or rent?
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Own
Rent
How do you plan to exercise your swissy?
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What kind of fencing do you have?
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Where will your puppy be kept while alone?
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In a crate
Free roaming in the house
Free roaming in the yard
Kennel/Dog run
Tethered Outside
Where will your puppy sleep and under what conditions (loose, crated, dog bed, your bed, inside, outside, etc.) ?
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Do you plan on utilizing a crate for house training?
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Yes
No
Unsure
What type of vehicle will you use to transport your puppy/dog?
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How will you transport your swissy?
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In crate
Loose
Behind barrier
Loose in truck bed
Veterinary care for giant breed dogs can be very expensive, do you plan on purchasing pet insurance?
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Yes
No
Unsure
INTEREST IN A GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPY
How did you learn about us?
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America
Instagram
Google Search
Referral
Are you okay with your information being shared with another breeder that might have a puppy that would be a good match for you?
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Yes
No
Yes, but I'd like to be notified first
Are you aware that the GSMD may take longer than average to housetrain?
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Yes
No
What qualities attracted you to the GSMD?
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Have you met a GSMD in person? If yes, please provide details and names of owners if possible
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Describe your ideal dog
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What activity level do you expect this breed to be?
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What interest do you have? Check all that apply.
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Family Pet/Companion
Show/Conformation
Breeding
Carting/Drafting
Herding
Pack Hike
Weight Pull
Obedience
Rally
Therapy Dog
Search & Rescue
Guard/Attack Dog
Service Dog
Emotional Support Dog
Would you be interested in co-ownership?
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No
Yes - for AKC showing only
Yes - for both AKC showing & breeding
Unsure - I'd like to learn more about this type of arrangement
How important are markings to you?
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I'm happy with any!
Very
Somewhat
What is your gender preference?
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Male
Female
Either
Explain your gender preferences (why do you want a male/female)?
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Breeding isn’t a perfect science and occasionally there may be a puppy born with a minor health defect—would you be willing to consider a puppy with potential special needs?
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Yes
No
Possibly
Do you agree to spay/neuter your companion after sexual maturity (typically around 24 months of age - to be discussed in further detail)?
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Yes
No
Do you agree to spay or neuter a show/breeding quality GSMD if it does not receive passing final clearances on OFA hips, elbows, shoulders and receives a normal eye certification?
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Yes
No
Would you be interested in an adult (e.g. retired breeding dog, a rehome, etc.)?
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Yes
No
Possibly
What method of training do you plan to use with your puppy?
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Do you agree to attend a minimum of Puppy Kindergarten and two Basic Obedience classes?
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Yes
No
Do you have any experience with showing/conformation?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide details. (You previously owned a show dog, you have shown in conformation, you have attended dog shows, etc)
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Do you have any experience with breeding?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide details regarding the circumstances.
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PAST/CURRENT PET OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE
What kind of pet(s) do you currently own?
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If you own a dog, what is their breed/mix?
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If you own a dog, what is their sex?
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Intact Male
Neutered Male
Intact Female
Spayed Female
How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years?
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How long did your last dog live and what were the circumstances of its’ death?
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If you have children, are they accustomed to being around large, energetic dogs?
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What is your past experience with regard to raising and training dogs?
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Have you ever owned and trained a large or giant breed? If yes, provide details.
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Are you aware that the GSMD as a breed is prone to some health problems, the treatment for which can run thousands of dollars?
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Will you commit to this dog for the next 10-12 years?
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Have you ever returned a dog to its’ breeder and if so, what were the circumstances?
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Will you agree to return this dog to me if you are unable to keep it for any reason?
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When would you like to purchase your puppy?
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Immediately
In the next few months
Within the year
Next year
When the right puppy becomes available (no timeline)
If there is anything additional you'd like me to know, please write a note here.
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About
Dogs
Nash
Gatsby
Memorial
Gypsy Boots
Cutter
Co-Owned
Calliope
Lorelei
Fig
Clooney
Thacker
Slice
Myna
Wilbur
Anchor
Bob
Magpie
Oscar
Onyx
Goose
Puppy Info
Puppy Info
Co-Bred Litters
Upcoming Litters
Resources
Activities
>
Conformation
Herding
Draft/Carting
Pack Hike
Obedience and Rally
Favorite Things
Important Articles
Breed Standard
Swissy Owner's Guide
Breed Health
Photos
Nash Puppies
Champion and Titled Offspring
Nash Puppies Instagram
Unicorn Project
Nash Puppy Families
Gatsby Puppies
Magnolia
Brix