Puppy Application

Welcome to Shih Tzu Lovin's application process for a puppy. Each of our puppies deserves a long and nurturing home to thrive in. We have developed an application process to ensure that our puppies find their "forever" homes with families who will continue to provide them with the best start in their lives.

We gather information about your needs and preferences. The application process allows us to make a well-informed decision when matching our puppy with their future family.

Our puppies are raised in our home with abundant love, care, and socialization to prepare them for a lifetime of happiness. We follow the highest standards in breeding practices to ensure our pups are healthy and well-adapted puppies as they become a member of your family.

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We are excited for you on your journey of getting a new puppy for your home.

(Note: We reserve the right to refuse any adoption that we feel will not suit the dog’s/puppy’s requirements.)

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

A confirmation will be sent to this email.

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

How did you hear about Shih Tzu Lovin’s?*

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Puppy Preference

The cost for our puppies start at $2500 - $3000 depending on gender & color. This is not negotiable. The puppies are in an excellent puppy enrichment program.*

Full AKC Registration, breeding rights breeder must approveLimited AKC Registration, limited registration, pup must be spayed/neuteredNo AKC Papers, must be spayed/neutered

Gender preference*

Color Preference*

Are you willing to purchase a puppy that does not match your stated preferences?

What temperment and qualities are important to you in a new puppy?*

About Puppy's New Family

Is this your first puppy*

Is this your first time raising a puppy ?*

Select the option that best describes your current home or primary residence:*

If Other type of residence, please explain:

Select the option that best describes your residency:*

OwnRentOther

Do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog/puppy live on the property?*

YesNoUnsure

Landlord's Phone # required if renting *

Please enter a valid phone number.

Landlord's Name Required if renting

How many members are in your household (including yourself)? *

Are there any babies, toddlers or young children that live in your household?*

YesNo

Does every member of your household agree to the adoption of this puppy?*

YesNo

Is any member of your household allergic to dogs or animials?*

YesNo

If allergic, please explain:

Have you or anyone in the dog's future household ever been arrested, charged, or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding? I do check records for adults in your household*

NoYes, but it was minor conviction and progress has been madeYes

Please select the type of living situation you plan for this dog:*

Indoor (Only)Indoor/ Outdoor (Combo)Outdoor (Only)

Where will your dog sleep (be specific)?*

When you are at work, where will the dog be?*

Will anyone in your household be home when you are at work?*

Yes, alwaysYes, sometimesNo

What other kind of pets/animals do you have?*

Please describe the other pets that live in your household?

(i.e. breed, age, sex, etc.)

Is the other dog(s) in your household spayed or neutered?*

YesNo

Veterinarian Name, Address, and Phone *

Are you prepared to get your Shih Tzu groomed every 6-8 wks? Are you prepared to brush their hair on a regular basis between being groomed.*

YesNo

Ownership Commitment

The puppy will go home at 8-10 weeks of age. Will you be able to meet me in Huntingdon PA?*

I am available to pick up in Huntingdon PAI will need to hire a nannyOther

Do you agree to contact us in the case you need to re-home this puppy for whatever reason?*

YesNo

When are you seeking to have a puppy going your home*

As soon as possible, I can't wait!Within the next 6 monthsWithin the next 1 yearNot sure, just waiting for the right puppy

Reserve Your Spot in the Puppy Picking Order!To secure your place in the picking order, we require a $500 non-refundable deposit. Puppy selection is based on the order deposits are received, and spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.Once the puppies are born, families with deposits will be contacted in order. Each family will have 24 hours to choose their puppy, after which we move on to the next in line.Please note: Shih Tzu Lovin’s reserves the right to retain first pick of each litter.We accept payments via check or money order for the puppy deposit only.*

I want to save my spot in picking the puppy. Once the puppies are born, those with deposits willl be given 24 hours to pick their puppy & then we move on to the next family in place.

I understand the availability of gender and color may be limited. At that time, you will need to decide on what is available, or you will need to wait until a future litter. Shih Tzu Lovin’s will move you on to the next person in line.*

Yes, I understandNo, this won't work for me.I would like to talk in person regarding this.

Puppy Prep School Training

A 12-week Shih Tzu puppy is at the stage where basic obedience like sit, down, spin and stay is in place. You will need to continue practicing at home.

A 16-week-old socialized, obedient, well-bred Shih Tzu puppy will complete our Prep School training program. It will include training you to continue working with your dog. You must continue doing the obedience routines and follow our practices with your puppy regularly to retain this learning.

In our Guardian Progam, the puppy going to live with a family as a pet while still being part of our breeding program. These puppies will receive the Prep School training experience at no additional cost to the new owner.

Would you be interested in a Puppy Prep School? Each week at Prep School Training is $375 per week. A 12 week old Shih Tzu - this is the stage where basic obedience like sit, down, spin and stay area in place. You will need to continue practicing in your home.*

YesNoI want to think about it

What to Expect

Completing the application is the first step in the process to acquiring a puppy from Shih Tzu Lovins. It does not guarantee a puppy. The breeder reserves the right to refuse any placement at any time. If your application is a good fit, you will be notified.

By completing the application, you are automatically registered and placed on the waitlist. You will then receive updates about the upcoming litters.

We accept deposits of $500 on the gender and color preference. Deposits can be placed on upcoming litter wait lists to secure your spot. All deposits are non-refundable.

We do accept money order or check for non-refundable deposits, $500.

CHOOSING YOUR PUPPY:

It first begins with a deposit on a litter. Our puppies are in high demand. If you wait until there are pictures of the puppies, you may miss out on selection from the litter. We accept deposits once the announcement of a pregnancy takes place. Picking your puppy depends on the order of deposits. It is run first-come, first served. So first deposit gets first pick by sex, then color. You have 24 hours to pick your puppy before we move on to the next person. Shih Tzu Lovins reserves the right to keep first pick on each litter for ourselves if we feel a puppy would be an asset to our breeding program. While waiting for pups to be born, a deposti allows you to have picking order.

GOTCHA DAY:

Pickups are scheduled based on the deposit order. On gotcha day, a scheduled time will be designated. The puppies will receive a vet check and health screening prior to your gotcha day. The puppies can't leave until they are 8 weeks old. It's the law, no exceptions to the law.

I will give you a date & time for puppy pick up at our residence. It's where you can see your puppy and make your final selection. We ask that you do not arrive any earlier than 5 minutes prior to the scheduled time. We ask that you do NOT come in until the previous family leaves with their puppy. Each families time is for just that family. If you are late, you will forfeit your time to get to know the puppy, ask questions, etc.

If I am not able to reach you for puppy pick, you will forfeit your place in the line for picking a pup.

Pupplies will receive a vet check at 8 weeks and their first immunization. Puppies will be picked up on the day and time selected by the Breeder.

All of our pups will have the dew claws they are born with.

We have a contract and will not place puppy dog without a signed contract. It is so we are both clear on the expectations being a pet owner or guardian home.

We have a take-back policy. Any dog from our home always has a home here. We take a cradle-to-grave "original home" responsibility for our puppies & dogs. We do not want them going to unknown homes, rescues, or shelter.

We feed Viva Raw and/or All Provide Puppy food, it is a gently cooked raw diet. We recommend you continue with the raw food diet for a healthier puppy dog. We believe raw is the best & it's included in our heatlh guarantee.

All pups must be spayed or neutered when they are full grown. Typically this is at the minimum of 10 months old. If getting full AKC registration, this is the only time the puppy dog can be bred.

By checking the following boxes, I am agreeing to the following statements:*

All information I shared in this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.I understand that filling out this application form is NOT a guarantee of adoption.I have read this and agree with it.

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