Prospective Home Application
***PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY LOOKING TO ADD A KEYPOINT PUPPY TO YOUR HOME IN THE NEXT 12-18 MONTHS!****
As of July 2023, we are no longer keeping a waiting list for beyond the planned litter for the year. Applications will open approximately 4 months before a planned breeding will be done. This policy has been put into place to ensure that our waiting list is only open to those that are serious about getting a puppy from us, as it isn't fair to hold a spot on our waiting list for someone that isn't truly committed. Thank you for your understanding in this matter!
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First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
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City
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Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Email
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Home Information
Do you live in:
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house
condo
apartment
duplex
other
Do you have children at home?
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YES
NO
Does anyone in the home have allergies to animals?
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YES
NO
Pet Ownership History
Do you currently have any pets?
Yes
No
Have you owned pets in the past?
Yes
No
If Yes, what kind?
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Small animals (rodents, birds etc)
Livestock
If you currently have a dog (or multiple dogs) what breed(s)? Type N/A if not applicable
Are your cats used to dogs? How do you plan to train the puppy to not chase cats?
Have you owned an English Springer Spaniel before?
Yes
No
What attracted you to this breed?
Have you ever rehomed a pet in the past? If so, please explain why the pet was rehomed.
Lifestyle
Where will your puppy spend most of his or her day?
Where where your puppy spend his or her night?
On a daily basis when you are at work, where will the puppy be kept when nobody is home?
How many hours per day will the puppy be left alone?
Do you have a fenced yard?
Yes
No
This is a breed that requires regular physical and mental exercise as well as structure. What is your plan for providing this?
Your Puppy Expectations
When are you planning to get a puppy? *from the time a breeding is done until puppies are ready to go home is approximately 4 months* We breed on a very limited basis, 1-2 litters a year. We have currently do not have any litters planned until late fall/winter 2025. Average waiting time for a Keypoint puppy is 1 year. While a wait, we do promise it's worth it!
Are you opposed to tail docking/dewclaw removal? If so we suggest looking for another breeder as all Keypoint Puppies are docked/dewclaws removed, no exceptions!
Do you have a strong preference for one sex or the other? *Please note: we may not be able to fulfill your sex request, we ask that you keep an open mind in regards to this. The perfect fit for your family should take priority above all else*
Male only
Female only
I'd prefer a male but would consider a female
I'd prefer a female but I'd consider a male
Sex doesn't matter to me! I just want the best dog suited for my family
If my preferred sex is not available and I don't want to go with the opposite sex that's available, I will wait for another litter. I understand that I may be waiting up to 2 years for a puppy if I select this option.
Do you have a colour preference? ** Please note we do not produce roans or tris**
Liver and white
Black and white
Black and white 1st preference but will consider liver/white
Liver and white 1st preference but will consider a black/white
If my colour preference is not available I will wait for a litter that will have my colour preference. I understand I may be waiting for up to 2 years for a puppy if I select this option.
No Colour Preference
Is there a reason why you are wanting a specific colour? * We cannot guarantee colour! The perfect fit for your family should take priority over colour*
Why do you have a preference for one sex over the other? * We cannot guarantee sex! The perfect fit for your family should take priority over sex* If no preference, type n/a
How would you describe the personality or traits you are looking for in your new dog? Do you want a strictly companion dog, an active dog, dog suitable for dog sports? Please be specific about energy level, confidence, anything that is important to you. Remember this is an active breed that needs more than just a 30 minute walk after work. They are a working sporting dog and need a job!
Are you interested in trying any of these sports with your dog? * Please note our own dogs are are pets first but they still require a job! Keypoint dogs are bred to maintain the strong working abilities of the breed, therefore they DO require a job beyond being a couch potatoe! We strongly encourage you to check out all of the different dog sports available!*
Showing
Obedience or Rally
Grooming Competitions
Hunting/field work
Therapy work
Agility
Scent Detection
Barn Hunt
Dock Diving
Strict Companion
Other
If the breeder wanted the dog shown to it's championship would you be willing to do so?
Yes
No
More information please
Please indicate anything else that may help us in selecting the right puppy for you
Our Expectations of You
We sell our puppies on mandatory non-breeding contracts which means they are not to be bred and if any offspring were ever produced they are not eligible for registration with the Canadian Kennel Club. They are eligible to compete in all CKC events. Are you willing to accept this contract? Please note we do NOT sell dogs with breeding rights unless to a proven, experienced show/breeding home, and these dogs are sold on co-ownerships only.
Yes
No
We require this puppy be spayed or neutered at no earlier than 12 months of age unless otherwise instructed by the breeder or veterinarian recommended (in writing) is provided. Do you understand this requirement? If not please explain why.
We require all of our puppy buyers to take the puppy kindergarten class recommended by us as well as a basic obedience class. Are you willing to do this?
Yes
No
We may ask at some point in the puppy's lifetime to have some health testing done (hips, elbows, eyes or cardiac) to ensure we are in fact producing health dogs. Are you willing to do this? If not please explain why.
Are you willing to invest in pet insurance?
Yes
No
We prefer to use other means to pay for any unexpected Veterinary expenses
Are you willing to feed diets and/or supplements as recommended by the breeder?
Yes
No
Do you plan to crate train your puppy?
Yes
No
Are you willing to keep in touch with the breeder and send updates/photos as required?
Yes
No
How often do you plan to groom your dog? Will you be doing your own grooming or taking to a professional groomer? Are you willing to do routine ear cleaning and nail trims?
If you are ever unable to keep your dog are you willing to contact us immediately and return the dog to us?
Yes
No
How are you planning to pick up your puppy from us? * we no longer fly puppies via cargo, new homes must either fly out to us for pick up or use a flight nanny*
References
Please provide 3 references. One must be a groomer or veterinarian or your current/previous dog's breeder.
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Thank You!
Thank you for inquiring about our Springer Spaniels! Filling in this application does not guarantee you a puppy or a spot on our waiting list. Please visit our website www.keypointkennels.com for our puppy placement policy. This application is the first step in determining if your family is the right fit for a Keypoint puppy. Please only submit this application if you are seriously ready to purchase a puppy within the next 12-18 months, as we no longer keep a waiting list for beyond our planned breeding for the year. Upon review of this application, if we decide to proceed to the next step we will contact you to set up an interview (done by phone or zoom). If approved as a potential home, we do require a $150 non refundable Application Processing Fee to hold your spot on our waiting list. This fee is not part of your purchase price, it is a separate fee. Once on our waiting list you will be informed of when breeding's occur, confirmation of pregnancy, etc. We understand that life happens and your Application fee can be applied to a maximum of 2 litters. If you do not get a puppy in that time, we ask that you kindly reapply to be on our waiting list. We do ask that if you choose to go with another breeder while on our waiting list, please be so kind to let us know right away! Keypoint puppy families are chosen with utmost care and diligence. We maintain contact with our puppy families throughout the dog's lifetime and do expect updates from our puppy families. We make a full commitment to always be there to help our puppy families, our dogs come with lifetime support! We take great care to ensure we are producing Springer Spaniels that are of sound mind and body.
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