Completing this application is a step in the process to acquiring a puppy from NASHA COMANDA White Swiss Shepherds, but it does not guarantee I'll get a puppy from this or any future litter. While it's unlikely, the breeder reserves the right to refuse any placement at any time.
APPROVAL AND RESERVATION/DEPOSIT: I will review applications as soon as possible. Applications are processed in the order they are received. If your home is a good fit, I will notify you. I may also contact you with additional questions to help with the process. We breed infrequently, so we will only accept deposits when puppies are expected or actually available. During pregnancy, approved homes will receive an email letting you know that reservations are open. At this time if you choose to move forward with reserving a puppy, you may choose to make a non-refundable nominal commitment deposit on a puppy of $500.00US which will be applied to the total cost of your puppy. I will take preliminary deposits at the confirmation of the litter for 3 male and 3 female reservations. Once the litter is born, if we have more pups born, I will contact all the remaining approved homes with a second opportunity to reserve a puppy. If you make a deposit, you are committing to a puppy from the litter, regardless of whether your gender/coat length preference is available. If a puppy is not available in the gender/coat length you may choose 1 of 2 options...1) Apply your deposit to the next litter or future litter of your choice (essentially you would be on a priority waiting list), 2) Apply your deposit to your second choice gender/coat type in the litter if one is available. Please contact me personally if you have any questions on the deposit and reservation process (nashacomanda.wss@gmail.com).
HOW PUPPIES ARE ASSIGNED TO OWNERS: Puppies will be assigned based on how well they meet the needs of each new owner/family (gender/length of coat/lifestyle/temperament/intentions). Each puppy will undergo at least two different temperament examinations as well as a structure exam by a licensed show judge at 7 week old. After everyone has been evaluated, I will begin the process of matching each pup to their new families. The matching of pups is weighed heavily on this application and any information that you provide to me during correspondance so please be thorough and honest. If you reserve a pup from a litter and your choice of pup is unavailable and/or you are not interested in a pup from this litter (example: you prefer a long coated female and the litter was all short coated males), you may elect another puppy from the litter if available or from a future litter. We ask that you make a choice within 24 hours of notification since there may be other families waiting for a chance to choose. Should you elect to not take a puppy from the litter for any reason, the deposit is forfeited and the deposit applied to the costs of finding the puppy another home. Please refer to our deposit policy or request a copy of a contract for more detailed information (email me at nashacomanda.wss@gmail.com). Puppies are not assigned to their new families until AFTER their structure and temperament evaluations are completed at 7 weeks of age. They will not be assigned before these evaluations have taken place. All new owners with reserved puppies will be added to a private Facebook group upon receiving the puppy deposit. Here, you can meet other puppy owners, owners of the stud dogs, and other future owners from your pup's litter. You will be updated with any and all major activities and milestones, tons of photos and videos, etc. If you do not use Facebook, I will provide you with all of the video and photos privately.
GOING HOME: We cannot hold puppies for extended times; it is critical for their social development that the litter departs within a reasonable timeframe. If you have a big vacation planned or have events that would conflict with a young puppy, please know puppies cannot be boarded in a kennel until they have received their full immunizations and their rabies vaccination which cannot be done until 3 months of age. Exceptions are made for puppies who are exported to countries that require a quarentine prior to entry. We also offer an additional 1-2 week "Puppy Academy" for additional training and socializtion prior to going home. The price of Puppy Academy stays are based on the duration of stay and type of training.
CONTRACT: We have a contract and will not place a puppy without a signed contract. We believe it's the professional thing to do to memorialize our obligations to each other on paper so there are no questions later, and for that reason it's a bit lengthy. If you have questions about specific terms, please contact us prior to picking up your puppy. Please email me directly for a copy of a puppy contract! I have several versions that are made based on the type of home the pup is going to (e.g. Show/Breeding Prospect, Companion/Pet, Service Dog, etc.)
SPAY/NEUTER REQUIREMENTS: We require all puppies sold on a Companion/Pet contract to undergo spay/neuter surgery at or after 18 months for Companion/Pet puppies. If you wish to purchase your puppy from us with breeding rights, the pup must meet the criteria set by the breeder and buyer must agree to and fullfill the terms of a Breeding Prospect Contract in order to obtain these rights.
HOME AGAIN FOR LIFE POLICY: Any puppy from our home always has a home here, and will never experience the fear and burden of life at a shelter. You MUST return the puppy to NASHA COMANDA in the case of you not being able to keep the dog. No questions will be asked and no judgement will be passed!
REGISTRATION PAPERS: Our puppies are all registered with the Federacion Canofila de Puerto Rico (FCPR). Upon request, companion/pet owners are welcome to have their dog registered with the United Kennel Club (UKC) or International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA) if they wish to compete in performance events or dog shows. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE NASHA COMANDA PUPPIES TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC) OR ANY OTHER REGISTRY AS GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS. Please contact us for further information on registration of puppies.