New Puppy Application form

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Puppy Application
Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to complete the information below. This questionnaire helps us as breeders to ensure that the right puppy is matched with the right home. Our philosophy is to create partnerships that enrich the lives on both ends of the human-animal bond, and we take a close look at individual temperaments before placing puppies with their families. The more detailed information you provide, the more accurately we can assess if we have a good match for you. Please feel free to contact us with questions at any time.
How did you hear about us?
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Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns*
If choosing "Other" pronouns, please indicate here:
Age*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation:
Do you live in a:
Do you:

OwnRentLive with ParentsOther
If Renting: Please indicate landlord contact information
Household Setting

RuralSuburbanUrban
Describe your Home's Activity Level

Busy/NoisyModerate Comings/GoingsQuiet with Occasional Guests
List all People Living in the Household (Include Name, Relationship, and Age)
List any Pets you currently have (Include Name, Breed, Age, Sex and Altered status)
Have you ever rehomed a pet? If yes, please explain.
Are you willing to have someone from the borzoi community provide a "home check" at your residence, when convenient?

YesNo
Have you ever owned a borzoi before?
Please rate your experience level with dogs/borzoi:

Very familiar with borzoiVery familiar with dogs, including sighthoundsVery familiar with dogs in general but new to borzoi/sighthoundsSomewhat familiar with dogsThis will be my first dog
Do you have a fenced yard?

YesNoPartial
If fenced, please give details on height, material, # of gates, are gates locked or lockable?
How many hours a day would the puppy be left alone?
How will your puppy be confined to your property when alone? (Ex. outside in fenced yard, inside house loose, inside in crate, etc.)
What are you plans to exercise your puppy? Will your puppy have somewhere fenced on or near your property to run freely?
Do you have a preference in your puppy's sex?

MaleFemaleNo Preference
What are the most important personality traits you hope for in your puppy?
Please describe to the best of your ability your OWN personality and activity level (this is especially helpful for us in matching the right puppies with the right people):
Are there any colors or physical features you hope for in your puppy?
If your preferred color is not available, are you still interested in other available puppies?

YesNo
What are you interested in doing with your borzoi?

Show in conformationRally and/or ObedienceAgilityLure coursing/racingOpen Field coursing/huntingHikingCompanionOther
What type(s) of training to you plan to do with your puppy, or have done previously with other dogs?

Basic manners classBeginner obedienceIntermediate/advanced obedienceSelf-trainedSpecialized training (indicate in "other")Other

How much of a "challenge" are you up for with training your puppy?

	1	2	3	4	5

1 is Biddable as can be, 5 is Head-strong & fiery

What socialization experiences will you be able to provide your new puppy?

Close-in-age dog playmates (puppy classes or socials)Older dogsOther animalsChildrenStrange sights & sounds
Current Veterinarian's Name*

First NameLast Name
Veterinarian's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #1: Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Relation to applicant(s):
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Reference #2: Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Relation to applicant(s):
E-mail
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Thank you for completing our puppy application. One of us will get back to you with additional information shortly. We strive to reply to all applicants with 72 hrs of receiving your submission, but sometimes our hands are full of puppies. :)
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