Sunset Ridge Puppy Application 10/2020

Sunset Ridge Shepskys Puppy Application
Psst...thanks for completing this application! At first glance, you might think "sheesh, this is a little long - are all these questions really necessary?" I know, because I thought the same thing when we got our dogs! We hand-raise all of our puppies in our home with our children and love them, and we hope you love your puppy, too.

Every family is different, and there are no right or wrong answers. We know many families have two working adults and we don't expect anyone to be a superhero and quit a day job just to be able to take home a puppy. Every puppy family has different needs, and this application helps us identify who needs what information and what homes might make the best fit. If you're a veteran dog owner, we don't want to waste your time telling you things you already know; by the same token, if this is your first puppy or first Shepsky, we want to make sure you leave prepared for what life with a puppy may bring. So again, thank you!

Your Contact Information
Full Name*

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E-mail*
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Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
I am 18 years of age or older

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Puppy Preference
We understand this can be a very exciting time for our potential puppy buyers! Starting at 1 week of age we allow our approved buyers on our waiting list to make their picks in the order they were approved. Once you make your pick we require a $350 non-refundable deposit to hold until weaning. Deposit goes towards final purchase price of the puppy. You will receive a signed deposit contract upon receipt of deposit.

We completely understand the urge for potential puppy parents to want to come visit our puppies. We do not allow any visitors until the puppies are 6 weeks of age. This allows their mothers plenty of time to bond with them, often our females are very protective of their new babies until around then. At 6 weeks of age the puppies will also have their first round of shots which protects them against certain illnesses very common in puppies.

We post weekly updates (at least!) of our puppies so you will see many photos and videos of the puppies until you are able to come meet them!

If you prefer to wait to make your pick until you can meet the puppies we are more than happy to allow you to come pick in person after the puppies are 6 weeks of age. In most cases all of our puppies are placed prior to 6 weeks of age and we are unable to hold puppies without a deposit. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding this.
I have read the above text and....*
1st Color Preference*
1st Gender Preference*
2nd Color Preference*
2nd Gender Preference*
Do you have your eye on any one puppy in particular?
What names, if any, are you thinking about? (so we may call it by name)

About Puppy's New Family
This is where we find out a little more about the puppy's new home and family. Please remember in most cases there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. This is just a way to get to know you!
Why are you interested in finding a new puppy?*
Is this your first dog?*
Is this your first time raising a puppy?*
Is this your first Gerberian Shepsky?*
Do you have other pets in the home?*
Please list species breed and age of other pets:
Do you already have a veterinarian?*
If yes, who?
Please tell us a little about where puppy will live as a puppy (we know circumstances change).
Type of housing*
Do you:*
If other, please explain:
Does your landlord allow pets?
Great! How much is the pet deposit?
Do you have a fenced yard?*
How high is the fence?
Is any head of household currently serving our country in the US Military?*
How many adults in your home?*
How many minor children in your home?*
How many children are under the age of two (2) years old?
Are all adults in the home in agreement to purchase a puppy?*
Does anyone in the home have allergies to dogs?*
Where will the puppy spend most of its time?*
How will the puppy be trained?*
Are you willing to crate train your puppy?*
Will your puppy be an inside or outside dog?*
How many hours will the puppy usually be left alone each day?*
Is this puppy being purchased as a surprise or gift for anyone?*
If puppy is being purchased as a gift please explain (age of person, are they aware of commitment of a husky, will the dog live with the purchaser or does the giftee live elsewhere, etc)
Have you or any one in the puppy’s future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding?*

Ownership Commitment
This is where we want to make sure we are all on the same page, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns!
I have read the above text and....*
This litter will be available to go home when they turn 8 weeks. Will you be able to take this puppy home on or within 7 days of this date?*
Will you be able to pick up your puppy in person in Mount Horeb, WI*
Gerberian Shepskys require frequent grooming. They are notorious for the amount they shed. Shaving is never an option for a shepsky. Are you able to commit to the amount of grooming care shepskys need or are you willing to take them to a professional groomer? *
Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time?*
Do you agree to contact us in the case that you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?*

What to expect
I've read this and I've:*
Please provide any other relevant information you feel would assist us in placing a puppy in your home:
Do you have any other questions for us you’d like us to note?
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Sunset Ridge Shepskys Puppy Application