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Muddyfeet Australian Shepherds

Breed:   Australian Shepherd   |   Member Since 6/8/2008
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Introduction
We try to place every puppy with the right home. To do this, we feel we need more information on the prospective buyer, not only for the puppy's best interest also yours. If, after completing the questionnaire and sending it, you don't hear from me within 3 or 4 days please contact me via email or phone...
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Questions
Although this is the breed we love, we admit that Aussies are not the breed for everyone, Some find aussies the best match and some find the breed a bit to much for your lifesyle. We are carefull and selective in our placements because WE CARE enough to do as much as possible to ensure the best fit between buyer and dog.
Do you have a Kennel Name?
Tell us a bit about what you are looking for.. Companion/pet/Show/performance Puppy/Adult Male/Female or no Prefrence Color/No prefrence What personality are you looking for
What time frame are you looking to get your next Aussie?
Are you over 18? If not do you have permission from an adult to get an Aussie? Please describe
What area(s) of interest do you plan to pursue with your Aussie?
We place all our dogs with AKC/ASCA Registration. Applications for all Dogs placed as pets/companions will be marked as "non-breeding" and must be (spayed/Neutered) Do you have and problems with this?
Yes      No
If you are interested in breeding this dog, what are your reasons for breeding? Do you have any questions about this?
Do you agree that, if for some reason you are unable to care for this dog, we MUST be contacted and have the option to take the dog back, OR must be involved and approve of its relocation?
Yes      No
Have you owned Australian Shepherds before? If so How recently..Please describle their personality likes/dislikes. If you have not owned a Aussie before please describe your your knowledge of the Aussie and your reasons for choosing the breed now?
Are you aware that Aussie Puppies require more work and have different socialization needs then some breeds? Do you feel you are capable of providing for these needs? or do you have any questions in reguards to this?
We EXPECT that everyone who purchases a Muddyfeet Aussie Should participate in at least one structured obedience/agility/doggy manors class.
Classes are more for the dogs benefit and provide important experiences for your pup. We do expect all owners to participate in a class regardless of the buyers previous dog owning/training experience.
Are you aware that Australian Shepherds are medium sized dogs and very active that shed (sometimes quite profusely) can bark, be destructive assertive and need leadership. They must be given a job to do? Are you willing to deal with these attributes that are so much a part of an Aussie?
Yes      No
If we after talking with you, believe you may be a match for one of our dogs/puppies are you willing to place a $250 deposit (applied to the purchase price of your dog) to hold your reservation?
Yes      No
Have you reviewed our placement policies on on our website? Do you have any questions/concerns?
Please describe the Other Human members of your family..Adults and children ages)
With children, have they been exposed to dogs in the past? Were there ever any problems with your children & dogs?
Do all family members agree on the addition of an Aussie to the family? If not, who is not in Favour of getting an Aussie and why?
Who will care for this dog if you should become incapacitated, temporarily or permanently?
Please describe you housing.. type own/rent Type of yard fencing etc. If you rent you will be required to provied written permission.
Do you work? How many hours will this dog be left alone per day? Where will the dog be when no one is at home?
Aussies are a long lived breed. Generally at least 10 years.. are you able to provide willing to accept resposiblity and make arrangements for this partnership should your housing/family live changes for the next 10 years?
Yes      No
Are you aware..Owning a dog can cost at Minimum $1000 a year in Veterinary expenses- This does not include food, toys, training clases. We recommend at least $1500-$2000 a year as a minimum budget. Per dog/Per year...
Are you prepared for can budget for the expenses of owning a dog?
Yes      No
Can you tell us a bit about the other pets in the home (if any) and previous pets you have had in the past? likes dislikes personalities?
Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder, given a pet away, or given up a dog to a shelter or pound? If so, what were the circumstances?
Is your yard fenced or do you have a fenced enclosure for the dog? If you answered "No" to how to you intend to exercise and provide security for this puppy?
Do you let your dogs run loose? and under what circumstances? Do you intend to house your dog inside or outside?
Are you willing to provide personal refrences of people that know or have known you and your dogs/pets? if we ask?
Yes      No
Please provide the name, address and telephone number of your veterinarian (or one who has worked with you in the recent past) as a reference:
If you can think of any other questions, comments that may be helpful in us finding a match for you.