Puppy Application

1. Have you ever owned a Miniature Australian Shepherd before?

2. What made you decide to purchase a Miniature Australian Shepherd?

3. Do you prefer a male or female? Why?

4. Do you have a color preference (red/blue/black : bi/tri/merle)?

5. Would you consider a puppy of another color or sex if your preferences were not available?

6. What is your time frame for bringing a puppy home?

7. Do you plan to participate in any of the following activities with your Aussie? Check all that apply. AgilityObedienceHerdingConformationTrackingFlyballTherapyBreeding
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8. If you are not planning on breeding or showing would you be willing to have the puppy spayed or neutered? YesNo
9. All of our pet/companion puppies are sold on Limited Registration and spay/neuter agreements. Do you have a problem with this? If yes, why?

10. What other breed of dog(s) have you owned? If you have not owned a dog before, please state.

11. Do you still own the dog(s) mentioned above? If not, what happened to the dog(s)?

12. Do you currently own any other animals (non-canine)? If yes, please list them below.

13. If you currently do not own any dogs, can you tell me about your past exposure to dogs and dog ownership?

14. Do you have children? If yes, please list their names and ages below along with a brief idea of their exposure to dogs.
15. What are your plans for housing and exercising your puppy?

16. For the safety and health of your pet, Ridgestar recommends that you feed Life's Abundance food and treats. Are you willing to feed this recommended protocol?

17. How many hours will the puppy be alone?

18. Where will your dog spend the day and nights when you are not home? Check all that apply. Loose indoorsCrateBasementGarageFencedKennel outdoorsLoose outdoors
19. Have you ever given up a dog to the shelter or rescue? If so, why?

20. What type of personality are you looking for in your new puppy?

21. How did you hear about Ridgestar Aussies?
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