ARGR Puppy Application

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Have you read our FAQ & Guidelines page? We require that you read this page before getting one of our pups.* This field is required.The FAQ page is located under the "Puppy Info" tab on our website.
Yes, I have read the FAQ & Guidelines page.
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You understand that by filling out this application you will be added to our waiting list. You will remain on the list until a puppy is available for you from your preferred litter unless we believe that you cannot provide a good home for a golden retriever. You also understand that you may be dropped from the list if we do not hear from you or if you do not respond to our emails for more than six months.* This field is required.
Yes, I understand.
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Name* This field is required.Please provide your first and last name.
First Name
Last Name
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E-mail * This field is required.This is our main form of communication, so please use an email address that you use and check often. We recommend using a personal email address and not one that is used for work or school.
example@example.com
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Phone NumberWe aren't likely to call or text you unless absolutely necessary.
Area Code
Phone Number
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Address* This field is required.Please provide your current physical address. AKC requires that we collect this info from our puppy owners, but it also helps us know where you live for the logistics of getting one of our pups.
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
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Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
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Benin
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Bhutan
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Botswana
Brazil
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Cuba
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Cyprus
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Country
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Will you be the primary owner of the puppy/dog?* This field is required.
YESNO
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If you will not be the primary owner of the puppy/dog, who is the intended primary owner? Provide explanation.
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Please provide your age or the primary owner's age.We require that the primary owner is at least 18 years old.
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Do you have a gender preference?* This field is required.
Male
Female
Either
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You understand that most of our puppies are initially given AKC limited registration by default and puppies going to companion homes are to be spayed or neutered by 3 years old? No puppies are to be produced by this dog. Full registration options must be discussed with us before you obtain a puppy from us.* This field is required.Breeding options may be discussed separately. A breeding contract and/or co-ownership agreements may apply.
Yes
No
I would like to discuss full registration options
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Are you experienced in raising and training a large breed dog?* This field is required.
Yes
Somewhat
No
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Please let us know what you are looking for in a dog. What is the ideal temperament, energy level, grooming level, working ability, etc., that you are looking for?
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For what purpose(s) are you wanting a Golden Retriever for? Select all that apply.* This field is required.
Pet
Show
Hunting
Therapy/Service
Agility
Obedience trials
Breeding
Other
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Which of our dogs are you most interested in getting a pup from?This is just to get an idea of which dogs you are interested in, but you will receive emails when we have breedings/litters and can let us know at that time if you're interested in the specific litter we have availability on. Not all dogs on this list may be breeding, or not all dogs we've bred may be included here.
Older/Retired dog
Huck
Maverick
Siri
Savvy
Maple
June
Nova
Roux
Flare
Rip
Other
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You understand that this breed can be very high energy, can have separation anxiety, will chew on things, and may not grow out of the puppy phase until about 2-3 years of age.* This field is required.
Yes
No
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How many people live in your household?* This field is required.
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Are you financially able to provide for a puppy throughout its life? Are you prepared for large unexpected costs that may arise with the ownership of a dog?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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You understand that this is a social breed that should have adequate time being socialized appropriately. You understand that training is your responsibility as a dog owner. You understand that even a great breed like the golden retriever cannot reach its full potential without adequate time, socialization, and training.* This field is required.
Yes
No
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Do you intend to spay or neuter your puppy/dog?* This field is required.We do not require this at a very young age, but it is preferred by the time the dog is fully and structurally developed around age 2-3 years old.
Yes
No
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If the puppy becomes too much to handle or you need to rehome it for any reason, you will contact us to assist in finding the puppy a new home.* This field is required.We prefer that you contact us to assist in placing a dog in a new home. We want to know our pups are going to end up in a good place and we often have the means to find them a good place between our waiting list and social media reach.
Yes
No
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You will share information and photos about your puppy with us as he/she ages via email or social media, and will allow us to share information about your puppy publically through our website and social media.* This field is required.We don't do this as much as we used to, but any photos, videos or info you share online or directly with us are considered allowable for us to use and share as we please.
Yes
No
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Please tell us about the home the puppy will live in. House, apartment, condo? Fenced in yard, land, nearby parks, etc.?* This field is required.
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Will the puppy live primarily inside or outside? If outside, what is the plan for the dog in extreme temperatures and weather?* This field is required.
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Do you have any young children or intend to have children in the near future?* This field is required.
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What is your schedule like? How much time will you and your family have to spend with your puppy?* This field is required.
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Are there any other pets in your home and will they get along well with a puppy?* This field is required.
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What is your plan to be sure your dog is getting adequate exercise and nutrition?* This field is required.
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Do you intend to kennel your puppy and for how long per day?* This field is required.This isn't a trick question. Kennel training is a very positive thing to do, and we encourage it but don't require it :)
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Are you certain you can provide a good, loving home to the puppy throughout its lifetime? (Goldens live an average of 10 to 12 years, but can live longer.) Please consider your age, health, lifestyle, life goals, and financial stability.* This field is required.
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What do you intend to do with your puppy if you are no longer able to care for it?* This field is required.
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Are you open to signing a Puppy Contract?* This field is required.A contract would simply cover the expectations for care of the puppy, spay/neuter contract, possible details on breeding if applicable, return policies, and health guarantee. If we are using outside studs, our stud contracts with the stud owners will likely require that we do puppy contracts.
Yes
No
Other
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Please provide any other information you'd like us to know.
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How did you find out about us?* This field is required.
Facebook
Instagram
Good Dog
Referred by someone else
Internet search
Other
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If someone else referred you to us, please let us know who:* This field is required.
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Please type your name as a digital signature, confirming that all provided information you provided in this application is correct and truthful.* This field is required.
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