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Our goal is to place each of our puppies in a well suited home where the puppy will meet the owner’s expectations and the owners will provide a home that matches the puppy’s personality and takes advantage of the puppy’s talents and skills.

To help with this process, we ask that you complete the following questionnaire to formalize your interest in one of our puppies. Acceptance of this form by does not guarantee you a puppy but will enable you to be considered for one of our pups.

Thank you

Puppy Application

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Full name *

Email *

Location (City, Province/State, Country) *

Phone Number *

What do you expect the activity level of the Miniature Poodle to be: *

Very High High Moderate Below Average

Do you own or rent your home? If you rent is your landlord aware and in agreement with you getting a puppy? *

How many people live in your home, what are their names and ages? *

Who will be the primary care giver? *

Details about your family’s residence(s): *

City/House City/Apartment Suburb/House Suburb/Apartment Country house (less than 1 acre) Country house (more than 1 and less than 3 acres) Country house (more than 3 acres) Condo Cottage Other

Upon request, are you willing to send us pictures of your home and yard where the Dog/Puppy will live? *

Yes No

Are you planning on moving in the near future? *

Do You Enjoy going for walks? How long and how often? *

Describe a typical weekday: *

Does everyone in your home agree to the addition of a dog? *

Yes No

What are the occupations of those that live in your home? *

How many hrs will the puppy be at home alone? *

Almost Never 0-4 hours per day 5-7 hours per day 8-10 hours per day 12 + hours per day

How did you learn about Umbra Poodles? *

Have you researched and/or had experience with the Miniature Poodle? *

Yes No

Describe your personality and your family’s *

Are you aware that this dog or puppy may live for up to 12-19 years? Are you willing to be committed to the care of this dog for it's entire lifetime no matter what your personal situation is? Are you willing to agree to return the dog to us if you are unable to keep the dog for any reason? *

Does anyone in your family have allergies? *

Yes No

Describe your activity level. Do you enjoy spending time outside? Active hobbies? *

Do you have other pets? Please list species, age, breed, gender? Are they all fixed? OR, Have you ever had a dog before? *

How did you decide that you wanted a Miniature Poodle? *

Where will the dog live during the day? Where will they sleep at night *

If you have other animals, how are they going to adjust to the new addition *

If you had or have another Miniature Poodle where did you get it from? *

Will there be someone available to feed and exercise the puppy during the day? *

When you are on vacation, who will take care of the puppy? *

Have you or are you currently or planning to compete in any dog sports/shows? IF YES, specify your venues of interest. *

Are you willing to take a puppy training class with a reputable dog trainer (NOT PetSmart)? *

Yes No

When the puppy is travelling in the car, how will it be contained? *

Do you currently have a veterinarian? If so, what is the name/clinic/telephone number, and may I contact them for a reference? *

Have you or anyone in your household ever been charged with animal cruelty or had any animal taken away from you or any member of your household for suspicion of animal cruelty? *

Yes No

Have you or any person in your household ever been suspended privileges by the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, or any other such club? *

Yes No

Have you ever owned a dog? If so, what breed(s) *

Do you still have the dog? If not, why? *

Explain what you would do to socialize your new dog or puppy? How often? *

Have you ever had to euthanize a dog? If so, why? *

Have you ever bred a litter? If, YES, Please tell us why and the breed. *

have you ever had to take a dog to a shelter or pound: If so, why? *

ALL of our puppies going to new homes as PETS (not show dogs) are required to be spayed/neutered prior to 20 months, will you agree to this? *

Yes No NO, BECAUSE I WANT A 'SHOW/BREEDING PROSPECT'

Have you ever returned a pet to the breeder? If so, what were the circumstances? *

Are you willing to update us on how the puppy is doing at least once per year? (Most of our owners are on our facebook page!) *

Yes No

What circumstances, in your mind, justify getting rid of a dog? *

Please tell me a little bit about what you are looking for in a Miniature Poodle, and what type of activities you would likely be pursuing (coach potato, jogging companion, a buddy for the kids, etc.): *

On a scale of 1-5, how important is socializing your new dog to other dogs, people and experiences (ie groomers, vets, dog sitters)? *

With regard to grooming, please complete the following: I think Miniature Poodles require *

Daily Brushing Weekly Brushing Grooming (bathing and drying) more than every 6 months Grooming 2x per year Dont know

Have you reviewed and agree to our DEPOSIT AGREEMENT? *

Previous dog training (if applicable *

I Personally Trained my Dog A Personal Trainer Trained my Dog I Took My Puppy to Puppy Kindergarten I took my Puppy Beyond Puppy Kindergarten I Train for Obedience Trials Conformation Agility Other I Dont Believe in Dog Training

How do you plan to contain your puppy while it is outside: *

Kennel Run (existing) Kennel Run (will be built) Hidden Fence Tether, chain or rope Fenced yard On Leash Only No restraint-run loose

Have you reviewed the "Puppy Information" link at the start of this page carefully? *

Please describe your home and yard in detail, including fencing and size of property *

Any questions? *

Where did you get your previous or current dog(s)? Check all that apply *

Breeder Pet Store Breed Rescue Shelter Stray Gift Other

By signing this questionnaire, I affirm that all statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge. (Please type your name in the signature line.) *

Are you interested in a male or female puppy? Why? *

Would you consider the opposite sex if it is a better match for your family? *

Yes No

If you have children, what has been their experience with dogs? *

If you DO NOT have kids under 10 years old, do you have kids under 10 who visit frequently? *

Yes No

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NEWS
Our Dogs
- BOYS >
  - Winston
  - Xander
- GIRLS >
  - Pistol
  - Beretta
  - Jewel
- Retired >
  - Shadow
  - Athena (Our Foundation Bitch)
Litter Box
Breed Info.
About Us
Contact
Testimonials

Puppy Application

ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE PROPERTY OF STEPHANIE POOT ©2019-2022​​DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, REPRODUCE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION.

ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE PROPERTY OF STEPHANIE POOT ©2019-2022

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, REPRODUCE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION.