Wavemaker Staffords

Wavemaker Staffords - Stafford interest
Thanks for completing this application! At first glance, you might thing "sheesh, this is a little long - are all these questions really necessary?" I know, because I thought the same thing when we got our first purebred dog! Every home is different, and there are no right or wrong answers. We don't expect anyone to be a superhero and quit a day job just to be able to take home a puppy. Every puppy family has different needs, and this questionnaire helps us identify who needs what information and what homes might make the best fit for a puppy from us. If you're a veteran Stafford owner, we don't want to waste your time regaling things you already know; by the same token, if this is your first puppy or first Stafford, we want to make sure you leave prepared for what life with a puppy may bring. We ask puppy owners to give us contact information (if you move or change phone numbers or email addresses) b/c we provide lifetime registration of microchips and we do ask for photos. We want you to let us in on any brags you may have with your new Stafford. In return, we will be there for you for the life of your Stafford and will answer any questions you may have at any time in this dog’s life. So again, thank you!

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About Puppy's New Family
What directed your interest in this breed? How did you select a Stafford for your new pet? *
Who referred you or how did you find us? *
What attracted you to Wavemaker Staffords for your Stafford? *
Have you met a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in person? If so please share details. *
Are you on another breeder wait list? *
What other breeders have you reached out to? We may not have what you are seeking so we would be happy to assist you in locating a respected breeder who may. *
Have you ever been turned down by a breeder or have you changed you mind after being approved? *
If you answered yes, please explain the circumstances
Are you seeking a male or female Stafford or open to either?
Is this your first dog?
Is this your first time raising a puppy?
Puppy or older dog? Rescue? Why?
Do you have other pets in the home? *
If so, please list species breed and age and whether intact or not:
Please describe temperaments and training levels of other pets:
Do you have plans to get any other pets within a year of getting this puppy?
Do you already have a veterinarian?
Are you interested in natural rearing?

Do any of the following activities interest you? *

	Yes	No	Haven't decided yet	Would consider it
Agility
Obedience/Rally
Dock Diving
Nose Work
Barn Hunt
Conformation (show ring competition)
Possible use for future breeding
Companion only
Certification as therapy dog
Service/medical alert dog
Tracking
Search and rescue or Detection Work
Other

Please list any dog clubs or 4H you have belonged to or currently belong to. Please list any titles or achievements you have earned with your dogs.
If a puppy we sell you turns out to be what we consider to be a show prospect would you be willing to show it or allow us to show it in AKC conformation? *
Will you understand and comply if we tell you that it is *not* what we consider to be a conformation show prospect and should be spayed/neutered by 3 years old? *
What qualities are you looking for in a Stafford?
Do you understand that *some* Staffords may not get along with other animals upon maturity and they should not be allowed off lead or in dog parks around other off lead dogs?
Do you understand that Staffords do shed, can be quite mouthy, jump, climb, are boisterous and are like Velcro always following and climbing on top of you? Tell us how you feel about these qualities.
Are you very familiar with the Breed Specific Laws in your area? Are you aware of how some may perceive your Stafford to be aggressive or scary even though it is not? Are you prepared to deal with this? How would you handle a situation where someone prejudged you and your Stafford?
Please tell us a little about where puppy will live as a puppy (we know circumstances change).
Type of housing
Do you:
If other, please explain:
Does your landlord allow pets?
Great! How much is the pet deposit?
Do you have a fenced yard?
How high is the fence?
Is any head of household currently serving our country in the US Military?
Tell us about your hobbies, interests and daily schedule
Are there any tobacco smokers living in the home?
Please be honest
How many adults in your home?
If there are children in the home, how old, how many and how dog savvy do you consider them to be? *
if none please type 'None'
Are you aware that the term 'nanny dog' doesn't mean the Stafford will be a calm playmate but rather they are very tolerant of childrens sometimes erratic, loud behavior?
Are all adults in the home in agreement to purchase a puppy?
Does anyone in the home have allergies to dogs?
Where will the puppy spend most of its time?
What training methods do you prefer?
Corrective training, Fear Free, Positive Reinforcement training (+R), Ecollar - prong - choke type training, board and train, rolled up newspaper and yelling obscenities
Will your puppy be an inside or outside dog?
How many hours will the puppy usually be left alone each day?
Is this puppy being purchased as a surprise or gift for anyone?
Have you or any one in the puppy’s future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding?

Ownership Commitment
Do you agree to give us follow-up reports and photos from time to time? Our owners become family. We all continue the relationships for the life of each Stafford sold.
Wavemaker Staffords raw feeds and naturally rears all of the Staffords living here including puppies, foster, rescues and residents. Are you interested in raw feeding a natural primordial diet and/or natural rearing?
Are you open to learning new immunity/vaccine/titer/homeopathic practices?
Do you agree to contact us immediately in the case that you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?
Are you willing to abide by a contract that may include training classes, health testing, general health care requirements?
If you have questions please ask them at the end of the application so we can help
Are you willing to abide by a contract that may include not breeding your Stafford without our guidance and mentorship?
If you have questions please ask them at the end of the application so we can help
What warranties, if any, do you expect the breeder to make for this puppy?
If a genetic or other serious problem occurred during the course of the life of this dog, what would be your response in dealing with the situation?

What to expect
I've read this lengthy form and I've: *
Please provide any other relevant information you feel would assist us in placing a puppy in your home:
We may do home or b/g checks. Does this concern you?
The life of the puppy and how/where it lives is our main concern.
Have you spent some time reading our website and decided a Stafford is the right breed for you?
Staffords are not the right breed for a lot of people. Please be open to making the right choice for success for both yourself and the puppy
Do you have any other questions for us you’d like us to note?
Here is where you can ask about anything at all or questions regarding the application
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*Note- None of our dogs are sold to what we consider to be unethical breeders, brokers or to be used for illegal purposes. They will not be used in a breeding program to over exaggerate the breed. (i.e.. extra short, extra wide, extra heavy, extremely bully heads, bred for color, blocky, overdone, etc.) Keeping healthy, fit, active – both mentally and physically Staffords is our goal for the future of this breed. We require health testing be done on all of our Staffords. In turn we guarantee our Staffords have been health tested for breed appropriate and age appropriate genetic and physical diseases and we will provide you with copies of the certificate results in your puppy pack.

New owners are encouraged to participate in some type of obedience classes with their Stafford. We encourage Star Puppy, CGC, ATTS testing. We will also pay for your first year as members in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America if you are interested. We hope to be your friend and mentor for the life of your Stafford. The advantage of buying a puppy from Wavemaker Staffords is experienced and personal support from both East and West coast owners/breeders.

We encourage you to do your homework on us as well and are happy for you to contact references, which we can provide for you – or the parent club – SBTCA. We also encourage you to read our website, and ask questions of other puppy buyers who own a Wavemaker Stafford. Please also see www.thestaffordknot.com for more information on this breed. Feel free to call or email us at any time. We are no longer on FB but we do have a select following on IG.

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Wavemaker Staffords - Stafford interest