GEMFIRE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS PUPPY APPLICATION
Name:
Street Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
City, State, and Zip:
E-Mail Address:
Phone Number:
Occupation:
Personal reference (Name, address & contact number):
How do you know this person?
How did you find our site?
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Breeder Directory
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Aussie Times
Australian Shepherd Journal
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What got you interested in the Australian Shepherd?
What color do you prefer?
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Would you consider a puppy of another color if your color preference is not
available?
What gender are you interested in?
Are you an ASCA member?
Are you an ASCA affiliate member? If so, what club?
Do you belong to an AKC club? If so, what club?
Do you belong to a UKC club? If so, what club?
What are you interested in doing with your Aussie?
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Family Pet
Obedience
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Conformation
Agility
Herding
Farm work
Juniors Program
Other performance venue(s):___________________________________
Breeding
What plans do you have for this Aussie?
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Have you been in contact with any other Australian Shepherd breeders?
If yes, who? List name and kennel name.
Do you have children?
Do you live in:
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Apartment
Townhome
Single-Family Residence
Other:____________________________________________
Do you rent or own your residence?
If you rent: Do you have your landlord's permission to keep a dog?
Landlord's Name & Phone: (
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Do you have a fenced (totally enclosed) yard?
If not, how will you provide security for your puppy when it's outside or when
you're away?
How tall is your fence?
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Where will the puppy sleep?
Are you planning on attending obedience training with this dog?
Where do you train your dogs?
Have you ever owned an Aussie before?
If you haven't owned an Aussie before, what other breed of dog have you owned?
Do you still own the dog(s) mentioned above?
If not, what happened to the dog(s)?
Who will have primary responsibility for the care of this puppy?
Do all family members agree on the addition of an Aussie to the family?
If not, who is not in favor of getting an Aussie and why?
Please give us the name, address, and phone number of your vet:
What type of personality are you looking for in your dog?
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Please give us any other information you think will help us get to know you and your
needs with respect to placing a puppy most suited to your family/lifestyle:
It is our desire to place puppies in the best home possible for both the puppy and
the owner. Gender and color preferences will be taken into consideration in all
cases, however this is not a guarantee that a different puppy would not make a
better fit.
Puppies are provided with extensive socialization and basic training skills starting
at 4 weeks. Temperament and performance evaluations begin at 8 weeks. It is our
desire to never contribute to the shelter population, therefore we do our best to
match the right puppy to the right home. Visitors are welcome starting at 6
weeks, please schedule in advance. Home placement evaluations begin at 8 weeks,
and puppies go to their new homes at 10 weeks.
Puppies are wormed at 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 weeks, and vaccinations are given at 9, 12, &
15 weeks (DTAPP) with rabies at 6 months. We prefer that sterilization be done
after 18 months. Research has shown that this allows hormones to stabilize,
growth plates to close, and carries the least risk of various cancers and other joint
breakdowns. We realize that this is not always possible in every situation, however
summary sterilization without prior discussion will result in any health guarantee
being voided.
A deposit is required at 2 weeks to confirm intentions of purchasing a puppy, and
payment is required in full prior to transfer of the puppy. Delivery and shipping
options are available with prior arrangement.
By signing below, I submit my application for a Gemfire Australian Shepherd,
certify that all of the above is true and accurate to the best of my ability, and
understand the puppy protocol of the breeder.
Name______________________________________Date________________
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