Velocity Great Danes Puppy Application

Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Co-Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Applicant Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Co-Applicant Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Applicant E-mail

Co-Applicant E-mail

Have you ever owned a Great Dane before?

If yes, when did you own a Great Dane, and what happened to the dog? If no, why do you feel a Great Dane is the right breed for you?

What is your primary reason for wanting this puppy

What is your preferred sex?

Will you consider the opposite sex?

Please tell us a little about yourself and your family. What do you enjoy doing for fun? What activities do you participate in, and how do you like to spend your downtime? We'd love to learn more about your lifestyle, interests, and day-to-day home life.

What kind of residence do you live in?

Do you own/rent?

If you rent your home, will your landlord provide written confirmation that you are permitted to have a Great Dane?

Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, what type of fencing do you have, how tall is it, and does it fully enclose a designated area of the yard? Approximately how large is the enclosed area?

Do you anticipate moving or making any significant changes to your living arrangements within the next two years? If so, how will you accommodate your Great Dane?

How many children do you have, and what are their ages? If you do not currently have children, do you anticipate having children in the future?

How do you plan to balance the needs of your children with the care, training, and supervision of a large-breed dog, while also teaching your children how to safely and respectfully interact with the dog?

Are all members of your household in agreement and supportive of bringing a Great Dane puppy into your family?

If NO, please explain.

Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs or other pets?

How many other pets do you currently have? Please include each pet's species, sex, and age. Do you anticipate adding another dog or puppy to your family in the near future? If so, please explain your plans.

Are your current dogs and cats spayed or neutered? If not, please explain why.

Who will be the primary and secondary caregivers for your Great Dane? Please provide their names and explain their roles in the puppy's daily care, including the arrangements you will have in place during the workweek.

During your puppy’s first year, Velocity Great Danes requires that your puppy not be left alone for more than four consecutive hours. What arrangements will you make for your puppy’s care when you are away from home? If approved for a puppy, you will be required to provide contact information for any designated caregivers.

Where will your Great Dane spend its time during the day and where will it sleep at night?

Will you have a designated, secure area set up in your home, such as a Colossal crate or exercise pen, to safely contain your puppy when needed until they can be trusted with more freedom?

What are your plans for crate training your puppy? Please describe how you intend to introduce your puppy to the crate, establish a routine, and help them learn to be comfortable resting alone.

Please describe a typical day in the life of your future puppy. Where will your puppy spend its time, who will it interact with, and what will a typical day look like from morning to bedtime?

How much time do you anticipate your Great Dane spending outdoors each day, and how will you ensure that outdoor time is supervised?

What do you understand about the activity and exercise needs of a growing Great Dane? Please describe how you plan to meet your puppy’s exercise needs while protecting their developing joints and growth plates. Are you expecting your Great Dane to be a running or jogging companion?

Are you prepared to take a minimum of an 8-week basic obedience class before the puppy turns 9 months of age and where will that be at?

Are you willing to commit the time, patience, and consistency required to post your Great Dane's ears for as long as necessary to achieve the best possible result?

Do you understand and accept that while Velocity Great Danes arranges for ear cropping, the outcome of the crop and whether the ears stand cannot be guaranteed? Proper aftercare, consistent posting, and follow-through are the owner's responsibility and play a significant role in the final result. Velocity Great Danes does not guarantee that cropped ears will stand.

Do you understand that the Great Dane your puppy becomes is largely shaped by the time, training, structure, socialization, and experiences you provide, particularly during the first year of life?

Are you prepared to own a dog that wants to share your couch or bed with you and that may leave behind slobber, drool, muddy paw prints, dig in your yard, and take up more space than you ever imagined?

Do you understand that Great Danes shed year-round and may shed more than many people expect?

How much do you anticipate spending on food each month to properly feed your Great Dane?

Excluding unexpected emergencies, approximately how much do you anticipate spending annually on routine veterinary care for your Great Dane?

Are you familiar with the breed specific health conditions that can affect Great Danes, and are you financially prepared to provide necessary veterinary care, including emergency treatment for conditions such as bloat, which can cost $8,000 or more?

Will you be purchasing health insurance for your Great Dane?

Will you be purchasing health insurance for your Great Dane? If not, how do you plan to cover unexpected veterinary expenses or emergency care?

Have you ever returned an animal to its breeder or surrendered an animal to a rescue organization or animal shelter? If yes, please explain the circumstances.

Have you ever bred a litter of puppies? Do you intend to breed the Great Dane you acquire from Velocity Great Danes in the future?

Do you understand the difference between a limited AKC registration and full AKC registration?

What do you understand about the activity and exercise needs of a growing Great Dane? Please describe how you plan to meet your puppy’s exercise needs while protecting their developing joints and growth plates. Are you expecting your Great Dane to be a running or jogging companion?

Do you agree to keep in touch with Velocity Great Danes by providing occasional updates and photos throughout your Great Dane's life?

Can you foresee any circumstances that might lead you to rehome or otherwise part with your Great Dane, either as a puppy or as an adult? If so, please explain.

Do you agree to contact Misty Winker/Velocity Great Danes and return your Great Dane to its breeder if, for any reason, you are ever unable to keep or care for it at any point during its lifetime?

Are you willing to provide the name and contact information of your nearest next of kin or designated emergency contact who could be contacted if you become unable to care for your dog?

Veterinarian name, address and phone number?

REFERENCE #1 (Name, relationship, phone number)

REFERENCE #2 (Name, relationship, phone number)

REFERENCE #3 (Name, relationship, phone number)

Are you currently on any other breeder's waiting list? If so, please tell us which breeder(s).

Is there anything else you would like to share about yourself, your family, or why you feel a Velocity Great Dane is the right fit for you?

Do you have any questions or concerns about anything covered in this application? If so, please feel free to share them.

Puppy Application

Applicant Information

Great Dane Experience & Preferences

Home & Family

Daily Care & Lifestyle

Training & Expectations

Health & Financial Responsibilities

Ownership History & Breeder Responsibilities

References & Final Questions