Border City Bullies Adult Application

Border City Bullies Adult Application

Thank you for your interest in one of our dogs! Please take your time filling out this application and try not to stress about it. There are almost no “wrong” answers – this just helps us figure out what breeding will best suit your needs and wants (we do not have any requirements regarding home, income, children, pets, etc). If you think there is any other information you want us to know about that is important, please include it anywhere on the application or include it in an email to us. We will be in touch in a few weeks after receiving your application!

DOG PREFERENCES
Why do you want an American Bully? Why is this *the* breed for you?*
All dogs are sold on contracts. Please select which on you prefer:*

Pet HomeCo-OwnFull Rights
Please explain your reasoning for this ownership choice:*
Do you have a preference on gender, colour, parent(s), or time frame?*
If yes, please describe what you prefer, and how firm you are on this. Are you willing to adjust for the right dog?

What do you plan on doing with your dog from us? Please check all that apply.*

	Yes	No	Haven't Decided Yet
Possibly Use for Future Breeding
Showing (Conformation)
Competitive Performance Sport(s)
Dabble in Sport(s) for Fun
Therapy and/or ESA Work
Pet/Companion/Best Friend

Please explain your answers above - what types of sports, what type of therapy work, etc. Are you interested in learning more about any of these things?*
Describe your new dog's personality and temperament traits. Do you want an active running partner? Low energy couch potato? A mix of both? Thinks before acting or acts before thinking? Stoic or sensitive? Slightly needy or independent? Be VERY specific!*
Let's hear it!
Though it is not ideal, sometimes dogs just don't like other dogs. Bad experiences can cause it, but other times it can be genetic. Is being dog reactive or aggressive a deal breaker for you, or is it something you are able to manage and/or work on with a trainer?*

PET HISTORY & MEDICAL
What pets do you have in your home now? What are their breed(s), age, gender, special needs, and temperaments like? Feel free to brag about any accomplishments they have as well if they have earned titles or certificates.*
What pets have you had in the past? Please list their breed(s) and how they passed or left your home. If you have ever had to rehome an animal, please explain a little about the situation.*
What do you enjoy most about your pets, past or present? What did you enjoy the least?*
Do you have a current Veterinarian? If yes, please give the name of clinic and city.*
Your dog breaks a leg in a freak accident. Surgery is going to be $3,500 and rehab will be $1,000+. How do you plan on handling this?*
Savings, credit card, line of credit, pet insurance, etc.
Finding a 24-Hour Emergency Vet is harder than ever right now. Please find the closest one to you with availability, and put their name & location below. If you cannot find one, please put that down and I can help you.*
Most small town vets have on-call 24 hour emergency services available.

REFERENCES & AGREEMENTS
Preferably dog related references (vet, trainer, dog sport friend, previous breeder, etc), but we understand that some applicants may not have previous pet experience. Personal references if you have no pet related references are fine!
Reference #1 Name & Relationship

First & Last NameRelationship
Reference #1 Phone Number
Reference #2 Name & Relationship

First & Last NameRelationship
Reference #2 Phone Number
I have read and understand the following:

I understand that should I be a potential match for a dog, I will have to provide additional personal information and sign a legally binding contract that must be notarized if I am unable to sign it in person with the Breeder.I understand that Border City Bullies will match me with the best dog to meet my needs and lifestyle, and while having regard for colour and gender, the temperament and personality traits of my dog are paramount.I understand that this is a 10+ year commitment and should my lifestyle change, my dog will be included and accommodated for in this change.I understand that should extenuating circumstances happen and I can no longer care for my dog, I am required to return it to Border City Bullies.I understand that Border City Bullies will always be there for me for the life of my dog and would like to see occasional updates on how we are doing.I understand that this is the first step to expressing interest in a dog from Border City Bullies, and that Border City Bullies has the right to null and void my application at any time for any reason should they wish to do so. I understand that completing this application does not guarantee me a dog.
Please verify that you are human*

CONTRACT TYPES & OTHER INFORMATION
CONTRACT TYPES:

Adult Pet Home: The dog must be spay/neutered between 24-36 months of age, and will NEVER be bred under any circumstances (or may be altered prior to leaving us). Our pet home dogs do not have serious flaws - we just believe that the majority of dogs we rehome deserve to live their days out being loved unconditionally regardless of their breeding eligibility.
Homes that have proven to be capable of responsibly containing/managing an intact dog may keep their dog intact indefinitely if they wish so long as the dog never contributes to a breeding (separate agreement).

Adult Co-Own: Breeder retains full or partial breeding rights to the dog. The new owner can be as involved or uninvolved as they want. Each co-ownership agreement is unique and tailored to fit each home's wants/needs. There are health testing, titling, and general ethics requirements that may be fulfilled by the Breeder, Owner, or both (or may already be done before rehomed depending on age).
This is how we keep our breeding program alive for generations to come - we personally value keeping our dogs in our home as our pets, which means we must find great homes for the dogs that we think could help shape our program's future in the right direction.
A Co-Own is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to get into responsibly breeding American Bullies but doesn't know where to start and wants a mentor OR for owners that just want a wonderful pet and take pride in helping us get closer to our goal by allowing us to occasionally borrow their dog for extensive health testing, training/titling, and possibly breeding down the road.

Adult Show/Sport Homes: ALL Owners from every type of ownership agreement are encouraged to get involved in sports & shows with their dogs! It is a great avenue to bond with your pet. There is no additional fee/stipulation that comes along with someone wanting to show or compete with their dog in any way. We will do our best to help coach and help you along whatever path you choose to take with your dog - from sharing knowledge we have about training the sport competitively with our own dogs, putting you in touch with trainers in the area, or finding local events/clubs to get involved with. We want to see our puppies out doing things! Learn more about Canine Sports here.

APPROVAL: We will review applications within 2-4 business days of being received. We will notify you within 5-15 business days regarding your application and the next steps moving forward Don't fret if you haven't been contacted quickly - sometimes there are technical issues or we get swamped with life responsibilities. If you haven't heard anything, just send us an email!

PRICING: Our adult price on all contract types is $2,000 USD - the Canadian exchange rate changes daily, but on average this is approximately $2,700 CAD. We do not "up charge" for colour, markings, gender, parents, or contract type. Our adult dogs are priced lower than our puppies but have had usually had extensive professional training, vetting, health testing and titling done prior to them leaving.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT: Once selected to be a future home for one of our dogs, we will send you the contract for you to review and get comfortable with. After receiving the signed contract back, we will request that the full payment be made before the dog exchanges hands. All payments can be made via PayPal or eTransfer for Canadian residents.
Due to the overwhelming majority of our applicants living in the USA, we keep our prices in USD to keep things easy. The Canadian exchange rates change daily, but on average $1,000 USD is approximately $1,300 CAD.

TRIAL PERIOD & FULL REFUND: We offer a 30-60 day trial period on all of our adult rehomes. This is to ensure that the home is a good match – sometimes certain mannerisms or energy levels sound fine for a family on paper, but it’s a different story when the dog is in their house. We do our due diligence to prevent this situation from ever occurring, but the trial period makes it less stressful for everyone involved.
If at any point throughout the 30-60 days the new owner or Breeder feels that it is not a great fit long term, the owner will be fully refunded and the dog will be returned to us and the search for the perfect forever home will continue!

Most information regarding our dogs, breeding ethics and puppy process can be found on our website. Feel free to snoop on there and be sure to check our our "Available" page to see what, if any, dogs may currently be available.

Thank you for your time and consideration!
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