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Dee Bar Ze Aussies

Breeding for the best quality possible, one litter at a time!


Puppy Application

Thank you for your interest in Dee Bar Ze / Zurcher Mountain Australian Shepherds. The questionnaire will help you understand the needs of the Aussie. It is our goal to place the right puppy with the appropriate family. Please fill out all questions since there are no right or wrong answers. We look forward to working with you on puppy placement that is right for you and our little bundles of puppy enthusiasm.

First Name: Last Name:
Phone Number: E-mail Address:
Address: City, ST  Zip:

How did you find out about Dee Bar Ze?
Have you ever owned an Australian Shepherd before?

What makes you interested in purchasing an Australian Shepherd?
Are you looking to purchase a puppy or adult? In what time frame?

Do you prefer a male or female? Why?
Do you have a color preference?

Would you consider another color or sex if your preferences are not available?

Have you ever raised a puppy before?

Do you plan to participate in any of the following activities with your Aussie? (check all that apply)
Agility
Obedience
Herding
Conformation
Tracking		 Flyball
Therapy
Breeding
Other:
    

All puppies purchased as a pet will be required to be spayed or neutered. Is that a problem?
Yes
No


What pets do you currently own or have owned in the past?
If you currently do not own a dog, can you tell me about your past exposure to dogs and dog ownership?

Who else lives in the home? List their age and their exposure to dogs.
Are you aware that a puppy is at least a 10-15 year commitment?

What would you do with your dog if you could no longer keep or care for them?

Do you have a fenced yard or invisible fence? Please describe.

Do you work full-time? If so, what are your plans for housing and exercise for the puppy?

Do you plan to keep your dog outside? Inside? How much of the time?

Do you plan to crate train your puppy?
Do you plan to take your puppy to obedience class?

Are you aware that Aussies shed quite heavily twice a year? Is that a problem?
Have you ever given up a dog to the shelter or rescue? If so, why?


What kind of temperament are you looking for in a puppy?
Are you willing to let me help in the selection of the puppy based on the temperament you have listed?


Do you have a price-range in mind? Pet, show, breeding quality?
If you purchase a puppy for breeding, are you willing to show and promote the breed?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. It will help us to understand  your needs and match each puppy to their new homes.  We will be in touch with you in a few days. Linda Zurcher
650 ZURCHER Mountain DRIVE
Plummer, ID 83851
deebarze@wildblue.net
Home: 208-274-2141