New Skete Puppy Application Summer 2026

Puppy Application Summer 2026

A copy of your application will be automatically emailed to you. If you do not receive a copy, please check your spam folder. If not there, contact nscom@newskete.org
The Monks of New Skete have the right to decide whether to place a puppy in a home for any reason, and to change the terms of its application, at any time without notice to the applicant. Enter initials in space below.
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New Skete puppies cost between $4,900.00 and $5,500.00.
Name

First NameLast Name
E-mail
Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Home Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Work Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone

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Applicant Age
Will you be able to take a puppy immediately? If you are unable to take a puppy immediately, do not apply at this time, your application will be rejected.
You may be asked to reapply if you decline a puppy. Please initial below.
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Do you currently own a puppy/dog under the age of a year and a half? We ask that you apply after your puppy turns 1.5 years old.
Do you live within 75 miles of the monastery?
If available would you be interested in fostering a dog for our breeding program?

About Your Home

Please tell us about your home.
Do you own or rent
Please select
Number of adults living in the home.
List the names and ages of adults living in home.
List occupations of adults.
Do you have children?

Other
If you have children, list their ages.
If you have children do they live with you full time?
Is anyone in the home disabled?
List all animals that are in your home... include breed, gender and age.
Is your yard fenced? What type of fencing?

Tell us about your experience with dogs.
Have you raised a puppy before?
Has anyone in your home trained a dog before?
What dogs have you previously owned? Include breeds and any other pertinent information.
How did you hear of us?
Which of our books have you read?

Other

Tell us what you are looking for in a New Skete German Shepherd puppy.
Puppy Gender Preference
It is best to select no preference, as we are unable to predict the gender of the puppies prior to whelping. We do our best to accommodate your gender preference, but please know we do not guarantee this.
Coat Preference
Temperament Preference
Activity Level Preference
I am interested in (select one)

Other
Would you be interested in an adult dog?
Would this be your first shepherd from New Skete?
Why do you want a German Shepherd Dog as opposed to another breed?
Are you committed to exercising your dog throughout its life?
If all adults work during the day, where will your puppy be?
Where will your puppy sleep at night?

Just a few more questions.
We do not ship puppies. You have the option of flying or driving into the area and picking up your puppy. We encourage you to pick up your own dog.
How will you be picking up your puppy?
We only sell dogs with limited AKC registrations. The dog that you purchase from us will NOT have breeding rights. Please initial here.
You agree to spay/neuter you dog. Please initial here.
Are you willing to take your pup to a professional trainer for puppy class and basic obedience?
Do you have the mobility and dexterity to care for and exercise your puppy?
Puppies can be very mouthy, and their teeth and nails may cause scratches. If you or a family member are on an anticoagulant (blood thinner) this may mean that you are more prone to bleeding due to your puppies playful antics.
In case of an emergency and we are informed that you are unable to care for your dog, who would take your dog and what is their contact information? Please provide 2 emergency contacts; include name, phone and email.
Name 2 emergency contacts, name, phone and email.
If you have not read Article 35-D, please do so now, and initial below.
Have you read the New York State Sales Policy? Initial here to indicate yes.
The cost of a puppy is $4900.00 -$5500.00 (Plus NYS sales tax 7%), subject to change according to the value of the individual breeding. The following payment types are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cashier’s check, money order, personal check or cash. Payment is required at time of pickup of dog. All payments are non-refundable. We reserve the right not to sell a dog to anyone. The buyer is responsible for the appropriate training of this dog.
I certify that the information contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. Please type your name in the field below as signature.
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Puppy Application Summer 2026

About Your Home

Tell us about your experience with dogs.

Tell us what you are looking for in a New Skete German Shepherd puppy.

Just a few more questions.