Completing this application is a step in the process of acquiring a puppy from Gracerok Aussies, but it does not guarantee you will 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 PAYMENT: We strive to review applications within 5 business days of receipt. Applications are processed in the order they are received. If your application seems like you may be a good fit, we will notify you. We breed infrequently, so we will only accept payments when puppies are expected or actually available. During pregnancy, approved homes will receive a request to make a nominal commitment payment/deposit on a puppy. There will be a brief contract signed by both parties that spells out the terms of the deposit and conditions for refund.
YOUR PICK OF PUPPY: Puppies will be assigned after the evaluation of the litter at 8 weeks of age. We will make every effort to satisfy your choices as long as the puppy is the best personality and structure match to meet your goals and family dynamics. Note that we do not assign puppies based on just color or gender alone. If there is no suitable puppy from this litter your deposit will be moved forward to the next litter.
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 should not be boarded in a kennel until they have received their full immunizations and their rabies vaccination which should not be done until 6 months of age.
SPAY/NEUTER: We require spay/neuter for all of our pet homes after the age of 18 to 24 months due to recent science that has revealed long term health risks for early spay/neuter. It is imperative that families take all steps necessary to prevent any breeding.
TAKE-BACK PROVISION: We have a take-back provision in our contract. Any puppy from our home always has a home here, and will never experience the fear and burden of life at a shelter. Because we take cradle-to-grave "original home" responsibility for the puppies we created, puppies must be returned to Gracerok if for whatever reason they need to be rehomed.
REGISTRATION PAPERS: Our excellent family companions will be registed with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and will be registerable with the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).