Allegheny McNabs

At AMS all puppies will be:

•Raised with a socialization program

•Raised with ENS (early neurological stimulation)

•Raised with ESI (early scent introduction)

•Tested on stock

•Deworming protocol

•Veterinarian exam with first set of vaccines and microchipped

• Temperament tested

•Life time breeder support

Please take the time and fill out the questions below, so we can try and match you to a puppy that best fits your lifestyle.

Name (Primary applicant)*

First NameLast Name

Email (Primary applicant)*

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Phone Number (Primary applicant)*

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Occupation (Primary applicant)*

Name (Secondary applicant if applicable)

First NameLast Name

Email (Secondary applicant if applicable)

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Phone Number (Secondary applicant if applicable)

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Occupation (Secondary applicant if applicable)

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

1. Do you rent or own your home ? If you rent do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog? Please include how long you’ve lived at your current residence.*

2. What type of home do you live in?*

If you stated other in question 2 please explain.

3. Do you live in

CityRuralSuburbanOther

If you stated other in question 3 please explain.

4. Is your yard*

If you stated other in question 4 please explain.

5. Please list the ages of any children that live or visit you frequently. *

7. Have you ever owned a dog?*

YesNo

8. Have you ever raised a puppy before?*

YesNo

6. Please list all pets that live in the house, including species, breed, sex, age, and if they’re spayed/neutered.*

9. Have you ever owned a herding breed before? If so what breed(s)?*

10. Have you ever had to surrender a pet to a shelter or rescue? If so please explain.*

11. How do you plan on exercising your dog and how frequently? *

12. Are you looking to breed your McNab? Please state why you would like to breed and what your breeding plans are.*

13. Are you willing to sign a spay/neuter contract?*

YesNo

14. Are you interested in co-ownership?*

YesNoNot sure

15. What are you looking for in a McNab and what traits or characteristics would turn you away from a McNab*

16.What energy level are you looking for in your McNab?*

HighMediumLowFlat out couch potato

17. What type of things are you looking to do with your McNab*

If you stated other in question 17 please explain.

18. Do you agree to take your puppy to training classes to help build on what they have learned with the breeder?*

YesNo

19. Keeping a dog fit and healthy throughout its life takes a financial commitment. McNabs are a long lived breed. They will need regular vetting, appropriate potato, pea, and legume free food (we’re currently following the FDA’s guidelines on avoiding potatoes, pea, and legumes in dog food due to increased risk of food related DCM), flea/tick and heart worm medicine. Are you prepared to take on a 10+ year commitment?*

YesNoNot sure

If you answered not sure in question 19 please explain.

20. Will you crate train your McNab?*

YesNo

21. How many hours in a day will your McNab be left home alone?*

22. Where will your McNab stay when no one is home?*

23. Where will your McNab sleep at night?*

24. Please explain who will care for your McNab if you go on vacation or for other extended absences. Include who will provide care; where care will be provided, and any additional information*

25. Please explain what would happen to your McNab if a life changing event occurred?*

26. Are you willing to sign a contract saying you would return the dog to the breeder if you can’t keep the dog for any reason?*

YesNo

27. Do you have a preference in sex or color? If so please explain below. *

28. Do you understand that raising a puppy takes a lot of time and patience. They will need consistent training. McNabs are a working breed and will need regular exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization throughout their life. They’re not a dog that can be kept in the backyard. If their needs aren’t being met they will find a way to do it themselves, which can lead to unwanted behaviors. Do you acknowledge that you have the time to commit to a McNab puppy at this time?*

YesNoUnsure

If you answered unsure in question 28 please explain.

29. We raise our dogs using a strong socialization program, which emphasizes that puppies are matched to their family based on need and personality. Puppies will be temperament tested at 49 days old. Once puppies are temperament tested using the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test, we will match each family/person to the best puppy for them. We wouldn’t want a family or person who wants a high drive sport dog ending up with a couch potato or an older couple thats looking for a companion ending up with a high energy working dog. We strive to make sure we match the dogs to the right homes. We do try and take preferences into account, such as sex and color. Are you ok with not picking a puppy from a picture, but being matched to a puppy?*

YesNoUnsure

If you answered unsure in question 29 please explain.

30. Do you have any concerns with getting a McNab?

31. What made you choose a McNab?

32. Is there anything else we should know or you would like to ask?

33. You may be on a waiting list for 6 months or more. Are you ok with that?

34. Please list your veterinarian and their phone number. If you don’t have a vet at this time please list the one you plan on using along with their phone number.

35. Are you interested in staying in contact with the breeder?

Once your form has been submitted, we will reach out to you by email, so please make sure you include a valid email address and make sure that you are paying attention to your emails.

Once we receive your application, we will reach out to you by email. Please make sure to have a valid email address listed on the application.

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