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*

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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 $1800 depending on gender & color. This is not negotiable. The puppies are in an excellent puppy enrichment program. The price also includes sales tax. Which are you interested in. Send me a message if you are wanting breeding rights*

Puppy no AKC Papers, must be spayed or neutered at 10 months or older, $1800Limited AKC Registration, must be spayed or neutered at 10 months or older, $2000Full AKC Registration, breeding rights, $2200

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 dog(s) 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 litter will be available to go home on the date specified (8-10 weeks of age)*

YesNo, we need to make other arrangements.I will need to hire a nanny

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

I understand that if on the reservation holding list that the Breeder will not be issuing an order of picking until the pregnancy is planned and confirmed. The holding fee of $300 must be paid.*

Waitlist - no fee or guaranteeReservation Holding fee - $300 non-refundable fee for an upcoming puppy to secure my selection. If the fee is paid, you will be in the order of picking once the pregnancy is planned/confirmed

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. You can bypass the waitlist to the reservation list. By joining the reservation list, you are guaranteed to select a puppy within 1-3 litters (pending gender and selection choices). You will be placed on the reservation list by the date you pay the $300 non-refundable reservaton fee. You understand that by being on the reservation list, it does not guarantee a puppy from the first litter if it's not the gender or color you are preferencing.

Both the Breeder and Buyer agree that the Breeder reserves the right to select from the order of pick and determine the timing of the selection. The Buyer can choose any of the puppies available at the time of the selection. If the Buyer is not in attendance or I can't reach by phone or text after 2 attempts by the Breeder, the Buyer will fortfiet their placemet and wll not receive a refund of the Reservation Fee. The Breeder reserves the right to reserve any puppy from any litter for any reason prior ot the Buyer making a selction.

The Buyer acknowledges that the Reservation Fee is non-refundable in all circumstances, including but not limited to if the Buyer decides she does not want or is no longer able to take a puppy.

Puppies are selected in the order of receiving a reservation fee.

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 Nature's Logic Beef Flavor. If you want to feed a raw food diet of Viva Raw Puppy. We recommend you continue with the raw food diet for a healthier puppy dog.

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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