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Puppy Application
Please know that the application below is as much about me getting to know your family (so I can be sure you're a good home for one of my babies) as it is about me ensuring that I place the perfect pup in your home (which is a good breeder's job).
Telling me about yourself is the very best way to get the perfect puppy for your family and your life. I have required certain questions be answered because temperament is a million times more important than sex or color. Our puppies fall in a narrow range of temperaments but that cannot be said of all puppy breeders.
That cute buff female puppy (as an example) isn't worth anything if she bites your child or won't come out from under the bed to play. When you're searching for a puppy remember that temperament is inherited from parents and that temperament will be greatly amplified (for the worse or for the better) depending on how the litter is raised early on.
Temperament is
always
about a billion times more important than color, pattern, size and sex (though those are fun to choose too and can be a deciding factor, just not
the
deciding factor.).
Basic Information
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Name
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First
Last
City, State
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Zipcode
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Email
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Re-type email
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Tell Me What You're Looking For
I'm looking for a:
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Companion/family pet
Therapy dog for work or volunteer
A service dog for an adult on the spectrum &/or with anxiety or tactile disorders
A service dog for a child on the spectrum &/or with anxiety or tactile disorders
An assistance dog for other purposes
A dog for performance such as Rally, Obedience or Agility
Other
If you want a dog for a job other than spoiled family pet please know I will NOT charge you more money for the extra testing and the altered puppy-choosing process. I'm here to help you get what you want or need, not to price-gouge.
Please explain if you selected "other" above
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I will be:
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Picking my new puppy up in person
Flying in (meet at the airport) and flying my puppy home in the cabin as "carry on"
Considering having my puppy shipped via air cargo
Considering having my puppy transported to me via pet service
Unsure
Are you local? If not we can certainly get your puppy to you, but it requires a little more thought and work.
Someone that will live with the dog or visit the dog frequently:
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Has a known and serious allergy or asthma reaction to dogs
Has allergies or asthma triggered by dogs
Fortunately we're allergy and asthma free
Cockapoos are a low-shedding "hypo-allergenic" dog breed but individual coat-type can make a significant difference when choosing a puppy. I can make appropriate recommendations
I want a
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A younger, untrained puppy 7-8 weeks old
An older, trained puppy 10-12 weeks old
A trained adult dog
Why have you decided to add a dog to your family?
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Why have you decided on a Cockapoo?
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What do you like about the Cockapoo breed?
Someone that will live with the dog or visit the dog frequently:
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Is fearful of dogs (to any degree) and we require a very gentle dog
Is rough or tough on dogs (to any degree) and we require an outgoing and fearless dog
We don't have either special circumstances listed above
Frightened neighbor or previously bitten child? Or maybe your toddler likes to jump and yell and hug dogs a lot?
Cockapoo Coat Type: Bearded or Smooth
It is extremely hard to tell which puppies will be bearded and which will be smooth coated.
Puppies change dramatically
as they age and grow. My multi-generational Cockapoos are
all
low-shedding
regardless of
coat type
.
F1 pups (which I do not breed) are those that are bred from a cocker parent crossed with a poodle parent and they sometimes shed heavily, especially the smooth coated variety.
The only way to guarantee coat type is to have a lab look at a pup's DNA. This is done using a cheek swab (no blood draw). I will happily perform the tests and send them off to the lab for you, if you'd like it done. You'll be responsible for the lab fees ($60-110) but I don't charge for the collection procedures. If you want a specific coat this test is the route to take. Isn't modern science amazing? :-)
Regarding offered DNA coat tests to guarantee coat type:
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Yes; I want a Cockapoo with the classic curly coat and bearded- teddy-bear face
Yes; I want a Cockapoo with a smooth, satin coat (still low shedding)
No, the pup's coat is not important to me
Umm... The pup's coat is important to me but I won't have the test performed
Other
Please explain if you answered "other" or "Umm..."
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If you answered "other" or that the pup's coat is important but you don't want the test performed please explain why here.
Pet Ownership Experience
Please Check All That Apply
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I have a dog (or dogs) currently and care for them myself
I've had a dog (or dogs) in the past and cared for them myself
I've had a dog (or dogs) in the past, but before living out on my own
I have other pets and I care for them myself
I have had other pets in the past and cared for them myself
No companion animals, but I have farm or ranch animal experience
I am a new adventurer in the wonderful world of pet-ownership
Please Check All That Apply
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I already have a good veterinarian interviewed and selected
I still need to interview and select a good veterinarian
I'm looking for (or have found) a holistic veterinarian
I plan on using alternative-medical care
Be Honest & I'll be fair! Please Check All That Apply:
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I have had to surrender a pet to a shelter in the past
I have had to re-home a pet in the past
I've had an aggressive pet
I've had to return a rescue/shelter pet
I've had a pet run away
I've had a pet that was struck by a car
I've had a pet accidentally become pregnant or impregnate another animal
I've had to put a pet down :-(
I've been responsible for an animal's death other than an intentional mercy killing
Honestly: none of the above *knock on wood*
There are no "wrong" answers. Sometimes we make mistakes and learn from them (or not) and other times we make the unpopular decision for the right reasons and proudly stand by our choices. Have these things happened to you in regards to animals?
Please explain any answers from above
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Tell me what happened (If you feel like sharing)
I plan on feeding our new puppy:
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Dry kibble diet primarily
Wet/canned food primarily
Fresh food diet primarily
Other
Please type in dog food brand name or resource for fresh-food diet or explain "other" here please:
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Please Check All That Apply
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I have participated in canine performance sports
I have worked dogs (herding, gun dogs, scent hounds, etc)
I have been a part of a dog/handler team for volunteer therapy
I have taken a dog or puppy through obedience school at least once
I have taught a dog basic manners
I am a new adventurer in the wonderful world of dog-ownership.
Please check any/all that apply
Dog training plans
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I will mainly be using force-free methods
I will mainly be using traditional methods
I have no idea what you're talking about (but will learn!)
Tell me how you'll be training your puppy
Select One
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This will be my first Cockapoo
I own a Cockapoo
I've owned a Cockapoo in the past
Select one from the drop down box
Cockapoos Are Adorable & Awesome
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True
False
They're just "OK"
I have to have a little fun :-)
Tell Me About Yourself and Family
Home Sweet Home
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We own a house or townhouse
We own an apartment or a condo
We rent a house or townhouse
We rent an apartment or a condo
Other
Backyards
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We do not have a yard
We have a fenced yard
We do not have a fenced yard
What is Your Schedule Like
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Everyone in the home works or is in school full-time
Someone in the home only works or is in school part-time
We're very fortunate and there is someone home all day
Schedules are rotating or seasonal
Other
Knowing how often the puppy will be alone can help you select a puppy that will be happy in those kinds of circumstances. Some pups are independent and some are needy.
Please list any pets you currently have: name, species, sex and age
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Children
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I live with children and/or often visit with children
I do not live with children but occasionally visit with children
I will not be living with children in the foreseeable future and seldom visit with children
I plan to have children
obligatory other
Who will be primarily responsible for the new dog
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Myself
Another adult (the dog is a gift)
A child
Other
If you own livestock please list the species here please
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Please tell me a bit about yourself and your family
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I have read and understand:
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The puppy-adopting procedures, health guarantee and contracts for Eden Orchards
The Dog Blog at wordpress so that I have a good understanding regarding the Cockapoo breed
Please tell us how you heard of us
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Looks and Other Trivial (but fun) Things
You're all done (if you want to be). Only one question below is required. However it is helpful if you do take the time to fill it out. This is the very best way for you to tell me what you're looking for so that I have it in one place and can readily refer to it and help you get the puppy that best fits your preferred physical appearance.
Choose One
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I haven't filled out the form below because temperament is all that matters to me
I've filled out the form below but I'm not set on any particular physical feature(s)
I've filled out the form below and temperament is important (of course) but I really do want a specific physical feature(s) and I have listed the feature(s) below
Coat Color: Check All That You Like/Want
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Black
Chocolate
Caramel
Red
Apricot
Cream
Coat Pattern: Check All That You Like/Want
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Solid color
Tan Points/Phantom
Merle
Sable
Brindled Sable
White collar/chest and/or paws
Parti
Tri-color
If any one (or more) physical trait is most important to you list it briefly here please
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I want a
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Male (dog)
Female (bitch)
Whichever pup fits my family best
Check all that apply
I'd like a dog that has:
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Curly coat
Moderate-wavy coat
Wavy-smooth Coat
I really do not care
Please choose all that apply
I'd like a dog that has a
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Bearded face
Smooth muzzle
I don't care
I have no idea what you're talking about :-)
Please check all that apply
Please tell me anything else you'd like me to know about your family and what you are looking for
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Thank you for taking the time to fill out the detailed application. Your hard work in choosing a breeder and selecting the right dog will pay off with over a decade of loyalty, love and devotion from a beautiful and healthy furry best-friend. Click "Submit" and you've finished applying.
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