Puppy Application

PUPPY APPLICATION

The average price for a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog across the United States is between $2,500 to $3,000.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Name *

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Last

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

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Phone Number *

Email *

List name and ages of all family/household members that will be living with your puppy. *

Who will be the primary care taker of your puppy? *

What is your occupation? *

What is the occupation of your partner? *

List names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for three personal references. *

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. *

GENERAL HOUSEHOLD / PUPPY CARE INFORMATION

What are your plans for the care of your puppy while you're at work? *

Will he/she be left alone during the day and if so, for how many hours? *

Will someone be available to feed and exercise him/her during the day? *

Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? *

What is your home setting? *

What kind of home do you live in? *

Do you own or rent? *

How do you plan to exercise your swissy? *

What kind of fencing do you have? *

Where will your puppy be kept while alone? *

Where will your puppy sleep and under what conditions (loose, crated, dog bed, your bed, inside, outside, etc.) ? *

Do you plan on utilizing a crate for house training? *

What type of vehicle will you use to transport your puppy/dog? *

How will you transport your swissy? *

Veterinary care for giant breed dogs can be very expensive, do you plan on purchasing pet insurance? (Recommended Insurance providers: Embrace, Pet Plan, Healthypaws, Trupanion) *

INTEREST IN A GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG PUPPY

How did you learn about Allure GSMD? *

Are you okay with your information being shared with another breeder that might have a puppy that would be a good match for you? *

There are many great breeders across the country that might have a puppy from Nash (or another litter I'm aware of) and they may not be local to the Pacific Northwest - are you willing to travel if it's a good match for you? If you have questions on traveling with a puppy please let me know, I have experience on flying to pick up - it really isn't so difficult! *

Are you aware that the GSMD may take longer than average to housetrain? *

What qualities attracted you to the GSMD? *

Have you met a GSMD in person? If yes, please provide details and names of owners if possible *

Describe your ideal dog *

What activity level do you expect this breed to be? *

Would you be interested in co-ownership? *

How important are markings to you? *

What is your gender preference? *

Explain your gender preferences (why do you want a male/female)? *

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? *

Do you agree to spay/neuter your companion after sexual maturity (typically around 24 months of age - to be discussed in further detail)? *

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? *

Would you be interested in an adult (e.g. retired breeding dog, a rehome, etc.)? *

What method of training do you plan to use with your puppy? *

Do you agree to attend a minimum of Puppy Kindergarten and two Basic Obedience classes? *

Do you have any experience with showing/conformation? *

If yes, please provide details. (You previously owned a show dog, you have shown in conformation, you have attended dog shows, etc) *

Do you have any experience with breeding? *

If yes, please provide details regarding the circumstances. *

PAST/CURRENT PET OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE

What kind of pet(s) do you currently own? *

If you own a dog, what is their breed/mix? *

If you own a dog, what is their sex? *

How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years? *

How long did your last dog live and what were the circumstances of its’ death? *

Have you ever returned a dog to its’ breeder and if so, what were the circumstances? *

What is your past experience with regard to raising and training dogs? *

Have you ever owned and trained a large or giant breed? If yes, provide details. *

If there is anything additional you'd like me to know, please write a note here. *

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