The Pupsqueakery Application and Agreement Form

Psst...thanks for completing this application! At first glance, you might thing "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 Dachshund owner, we don't want to waste your time regaling things you already know; by the same token, if this is your first puppy or first Dachshund, we want to make sure you leave prepared for what life with a puppy may bring. -In either case, we want to ensure your puppy is prepared for your routine home life by the time they are off to their forever homes so you can spend more time bonding and less time training. So again, thank you!

*It is very important to fill this out completely, thoroughly, honestly and make sure to ask any questions we may not have covered. This is our way of knowing how and what we need to do to prepare your new Dachshund puppy for you.*
Puppy Adoption & Waiting List Application

Your Contact Information
Full Name*

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E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

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Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

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Is this number a cell phone?
Which is your preferred way of communication?

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Puppy Preference
We understand this can be a very exciting time for our potential puppy buyers! Starting at 2 weeks 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 $200 non-refundable deposit to hold until weaning and ready. Deposit goes towards final purchase price of the puppy. 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. 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 and we will work together for a solution.
I have read the above text and....*
1st Color Preference*
(Red Dapple, Black and Tan, Red, etc.)
1st Gender Preference*
2nd Color Preference*
(Red Dapple, Black and Tan, Red, etc.)
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?*
Share your excitement, we love it.
Is this your first dog?*
Is this your first time raising a puppy?*
Is this your first Dachshund?*
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?
How many adults in your home?*
How many minor children in your home?*
How many children are under the age of two (4) 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?*
We train our pups to best fit your daily routine when arriving to your home. After arriving home, how will the puppy continue to 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 dachshund, 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!
This litter will be available to go home when they turn 8-10 weeks, depending on readiness and health. Will you be able to take this puppy home on or within 7 days of the established date?*
Will you be able to pick up your puppy in person in Washington, IN?*
Long-haired Dachshunds require regular, consistent grooming and trimming to keep them looking and feeling their best. While short-haired dachshunds don't require as much work, they still need regular bathing and brushing. Since their coat is so short, things don't tend to stick to it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't need to remain clean and sanitary. The long-haired dachshund is the most high maintenance of their breed. Luckily, trimming requirements for each, even the long-haired, are minimal. Are you able to commit to the amount of grooming care your dachshund will need or are you willing and financially able to take them to a professional groomer? *
Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time?*
Are you looking for breeding rights or pet only?*
This might effect the cost, but we will discuss that further.
[Breeding rights only] What kind of breeding experience do you have? What are your future breeding plans?
[Pet Only] All puppies sold as Pet Only are required to be spayed or neutered after 1 year of age but within 2 years.
Do you agree to contact us in the case that you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?*

What to expect
Completing this application is a step in the process to acquiring a puppy from The Pupsqueakery, but it does not guarantee I'll get a puppy from this or any future litter. While it's highly unlikely, the breeder reserves the right to refuse any placement at any time.

Once this application is approved, you'll be notified when the puppies are born. As soon as the pups turn 2 weeks old, you will then be required to send a $200 non-refundable deposit within 7 days in order to hold the puppy of your choice.

Please note our deposit policy: once you make a deposit, you are committing to take a puppy from the litter, regardless of whether your gender/color preference is available. Should you elect to not take a puppy from the litter, the deposit is forfeited. We do the best to match preferences. Deposits are non-refundable. From time to time we may decide to keep a puppy out of a litter. We reserve the right to hold puppies. This may mean that certain puppies may not be available for a few weeks while we decide on if we may keep the said puppy or not. Puppies will go to their new homes at 8-10 weeks, depending on health and readiness. We cannot hold puppies for extended times from this point; it is critical for their social development that the litter departs within a reasonable timeframe. Puppies must be picked up within 7 days unless other written arrangements are made.

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, you need to contact us prior to picking up your puppy. If you purchase "Pet Only" we require spay/neuter at or before 24 months but NOT before 12 months of age. (Dachshunds that are spayed or neutered too early are more likely to develop hip dysplasia. This is due to the removal of a puppy's hormone producing organs, leading to underdeveloped hip joints.) Proof of the procedure from your vet is required in order for the signed health guarentee and contract to continue to be valid. If by the age of 24 months this is not provided to us, the legally binding contract has been broken. If you break the contract, we reserve the right to repossession.--We have bonded with and love each and every puppy individually from day 1 and just want to see them happy and healthy in their loving forever homes! :)

*Please note: We do not allow any puppy to leave our property prior to 8 weeks of age, NO EXCEPTIONS*
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Puppy Adoption & Waiting List Application