Puppy Application

Please complete all questions. References, including vet reference will be contacted. Please be sure to inform your references that we will be contacting them, especially your veterinarian. If you need more space, please feel free to add an extra page or include more information.

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Name*

First Last

Email*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone*

Date of Birth*

Month

Day

Year

Marital Status*

Married

Single

Seperated

Employment

Employment*

Are you:

Employed by a company

Self employed

Other

Occupation*

Spouse's Occupation

Work Phone*

Employer's Name*

First Last

Employer's Phone*

May we contact your employer?*

Yes

Household

Other adults in the home*

Yes, there are other adults in the home.

No, there are not other adults living in the home.

Other adults in the house*

example: Sarah Berns - Roommate - 608-843-1234

First name

Last name

Relationship to applicant

Phone

Are all family members/ household members in agreement about getting a Mastiff?*

Yes

If you answered no above, please explain.*

Children

Are there children who live or visit the home on a regular basis?*

Yes

Information about children*

First Name

Last Name

Age

If no children live in or visit the home on a regular basis, how likely is that to change in the future?*

Household Routine

Do all family members work outside the home?

Yes

How many hours would the dog be left alone on a daily basis?*

Where will the dog be kept when it is home alone?*

Where will the dog sleep at night?*

Other Pets and Pet Ownership History

Please list your current dogs*

Breed

Sex

Are all of your current dogs neutered or spayed?*

Yes

If not neutered or spayed, why not?*

Please tell us about your other pets.

Residence

Do you:*

Own

Rent

Other

Residence*

Single Family

Townhouse

Farm

Trailer

Apartment/Condo

Other

Residential Area Description*

Rural

Suburban

Urban

Other

Fenced Yard*

Yes, my yard is fenced.

No, my yard is not fenced.

Other

Please describe the fence including the height.*

Fence Pictures*

Please upload pictures if possible.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 512 MB.

If no fence, how do you plan to let your dog out and exercise it?*

Where will the dog live*

Inside

Outside

Kennel

Other

If you answered "Other" above, please describe the primary living quarters for the dog.*

If you answered "Outside" above, please describe the shelter that will be provided for the dog.*

Will the dog be:*

Fenced

Tied or Chained

Free to roam

Pets Current & Past

Have you owned a giant breed of dog before?*

Yes

What breed and what happened to it?*

If you do not currently own a dog, have you owned dogs in the past?*

Yes

Past Dogs*

Name

Breed (list specific breed or mix)

Years owned (ex. 2007-2019)

What happened to your previous dogs?*

Please list each dog by name and indicate if it
Ran away
Stolen
Sold
Given away
Given to a rescue or shelter (and why)
or died (give cause of death)

What do/did you like best about your past dog(s)?*

What do/did you like least about your past dog(s)?*

Reasons for Wanting a Mastiff

Do you prefer:*

Male

Female

The gender doesn't matter to me.

Do you have a color preference?*

Fawn

Apricot

Brindle

No Preference

Are you familiar with the characteristics and temperament of a Mastiff?*

Are you willing to travel to pick up your dog?*

Yes

What books have you read about the Mastiff?*

The following questions will help us select the right dog for you.

Why do you want a Mastiff? Number the following where 1 is the most important and 7 is the least important

Protection*

Companion*

Show Dog*

To Breed*

Prestige*

Child's Friend*

Other*

If you ranked "Other" anything other than 7, please describe this reason for getting a Mastiff is.

What aspect of owning a Mastiff is most important to you? Number the following where 1 is the most important and 9 is the least important

Appearance*

Easy Care Coat*

Quiet Companion*

Temperament*

Quick Obedience*

Friendly*

Agility*

Size*

Other*

If you ranked "Other" anything other than 9, please describe the Mastiff characteristic you are attracted to the breed for.

If you have other dog(s) how would you describe his/her temperament? Check all that apply*

Dominant

Mild Mannered

Submissive

Shy

Aggressive

Hyper

Natural Leader

Aloof

Follower

Friendly

Easy going

Laid back

Other

If you checked other, please elaborate below.*

What type of temperament would best suit your family?*

What is your family's activity level?*

Athletic

Moderate

Medium

Low

Retired

Other

What family activities do you intend to do with your Mastiff?*

Are you prepared for the financial responsibility of owning a giant breed dog?*

What type of food do you intend to feed your Mastiff?*

Would you have a problem feeding a suggested diet?*

Will all family members be involved with the care, raising and training of the Mastiff?*

Yes

No, please explain.

Explain why some family members will not involved with the care of the Mastiff*

Describe the type of supervision you will provide when your Mastiff interacts with children.*

Who will be the primary caregiver of the Mastiff?*

Do any family members have allergies to hair, dander or dust?*

Proper socialization is the key to raising the perfect Mastiff with a stable temperament. A properly socialized dog is a respectable member of society and its temperament is a reflection of its owner's care and responsibility.

Are you willing to provide the Mastiff with socialization with people?*

Yes

Are you willing to provide the Mastiff with socialization with other dogs?*

Yes

What kind of training are you planning to do with the dog?*

Do you plan to use a public dog park to provide exercise for your dog?*

Yes

Are you willing to keep in contact with Sassenach Mastiffs, and provide photo updates, updated health information, etc?*

Yes

Please list 3 personal references (1 must be a family member living at a different address) and include phone numbers.

First name

Last Name

Phone with area code

Veterinary Reference Name*

Prefix First Last

Veterinary Reference Phone Number*

Feel free to add any additional information.

Signature

Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Thank you

Name

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