Puppy Inquiry & Application
Share a few details about your home, preferences, and experience so we can review your fit and next steps.
Applicant Information
Full Name
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First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
City
State
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Tennessee
Texas
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Washington
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Preferred Contact Method
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Email
Phone
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Puppy Interest
How did you hear about Von Ark?
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Referral
Social Media
Website Search
Dog Show/Event
Veterinarian
Breeder Network
Other
Desired puppy timeline
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As soon as possible
Within 1–3 months
Within 3–6 months
6 months or more
Just researching
Interest in
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Current litter
Upcoming litter
Waitlist
Preferred puppy sex
Male
Female
No preference
Purpose
Family companion
Active companion
Therapy/service prospect
Obedience
Sport
IGP/working
Show
Breeding
Desired energy level
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Low
Moderate
High
Very high
Home Environment
Home type
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House
Apartment
Townhouse
Condo
Farm/Rural property
Other
Do you own or rent your home?
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Own
Rent
If renting, are German Shepherds allowed?
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Yes
No
Household members and children's ages
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Current pets
No current pets
Dog(s)
Cat(s)
Bird(s)
Small animals
Livestock
Other
How many hours will the puppy normally be alone?
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Please Select
0–2 hours
3–4 hours
5–6 hours
7–8 hours
More than 8 hours
Experience and Commitment
Experience with German Shepherds or working breeds
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None
Limited
Moderate
Extensive
Other
Have you ever rehomed or surrendered a dog?
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Yes
No
Commitment to ongoing training and socialization
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Low commitment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
High commitment
10
1 is Low commitment, 10 is High commitment
Areas of interest for this dog
AKC titles
Dog sports
Conformation showing
Working activities
Obedience training
Agility
Tracking
Protection work
Other
Registration and Breeding Plans
Registration preference
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Limited registration
Full registration / breeding prospect
Unsure
Breeding and show goals
Interest in the Von Ark Breeder Incentive Program
Yes
No
Maybe
Next Steps and Logistics
Have you reviewed our puppy pricing?
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Yes
No
How ready are you to place a reservation deposit if approved?
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Not ready
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very ready
10
1 is Not ready, 10 is Very ready
Would you be interested in additional puppy training before go-home?
Yes
No
Maybe
How do you plan to receive your puppy?
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Please Select
Pick up in person
Need transportation assistance
Not sure yet
Other
I agree to contact Von Ark if I can ever no longer keep the dog
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I agree
Why did you choose Von Ark, and is there anything else we should know?
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