Mostabear Puppy Application

Please answer the following questions honestly as this will enable us to better understand you and/or your family, which will assist us in selecting the most suitable puppy/dog for you.

After you submit your Application, we will contact you to discuss the content.  If it is NOT accepted, you will be notified immediately.  It is IMPORTANT that you provide as many details as possible and be as honest as possible, as there are no right or wrong answers. If you simply write what you think we want to hear, that could result in a mismatch.

Mostabear Puppy Application

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Today's Date *

Registered Owner(s) Name *

Occupation *

Spouses Name *

Occupation *

Children's Names and Ages *

Separate by commas.

Civic/Street Address

Mailing Address *

City *

Province/State & Country *

Postal/Zip Code *

Home Phone *

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Work Phone

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Cell Phone

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Alternate Contact Number

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Email Address

Alternate Email Address

How did you and/or your family learn about Mostabear Newfoundlands?

Advertising

Dog Show

Internet

Word of Mouth

Other

Other

Is there a strong preference for the puppy/dog's sex?

Yes

No

Choice of sex.

Male

Female

Please Explain

Are you and/or your family willing to consider the opposite sex?

Yes

No

From time to time we have yearlings available, would you and/or your family be interested, or like more information?

Yes

No

What experience, if any, have you and/or your family had with the Newfoundland Dog?

How knowledgeable are you and/or your family about the Newfoundland?

I/we are experts.

I/we are about average

I/we have done some reading but have more to learn.

I/we don't know much.

What features do you and/or your family like or dislike about the breed?

If you and/or your family would like more information about the breed or if there are any specific questions let me know.

Are there any family allergies to dogs or cats?

Yes

No

Have you and/or your family discussed the pros and cons of owning a Newfoundland ?

Yes

No

It is imperative that all the members of your family feel the same about bringing a new puppy/dog into your household.

Have you and/or your family also discussed the financial costs involved with owning a Newfoundland?

Yes

No

There is the initial purchase, shipping the puppy/dog home to you, medical care (vaccinations, emergency medical care and spay or neutering), training, entry fees for shows/trials, premium quality food (raw, kibble, or natural) and any equipment (crate, leads, collars, bowls etc.)....????

Have you and/or your family considered the current household situation, single married, children, or teens in the household?

Yes

No

In the event of a divorce, death of owner, meeting a future spouse or adding a child, what plans do you have for the future of the dog?

If and when you and/or your family take a vacation will they include your puppy/dog?

Yes

No

What arrangements do you and/or your family plan to make when you need to leave your puppy/dog?

If you have children will they be active with the puppy/dog care and training?

Yes

No

What kind of work schedules do the adults of the family have?

Both work full time and with similar fixed schedules.

Both work full time with one or both on a flexible schedule.

Only one works with a fixed schedule.

Only one works with a flexible schedule.

One or both work from home.

One or both are retired.

Puppies are very energetic and cannot be left alone for 9 hours.

Are you and/or your family prepared for the grooming requirements?

Yes

No

As part of regular maintenance, these dogs require an occasional bath and frequent thorough brushing as well as additional grooming (ears, dental care, trimming, and nail cutting) etc......

Accidents (housebreaking, chewing etc.) are Your's and Your Family's responsibility to prevent, if they do occur they are not the fault of the puppy/dog. How would you and/or your family deal with potential damages?

Where do you and/or your family plan to keep your puppy/dog during both the day or night?

Is there a secure fence/dog run to ensure the puppy/dog's safety? Describe the fencing materials, height, yard security or other provisions you would make to ensure the puppy/dog's safety while you are away from the home.

Do you and/or your family agree to spay or neuter your puppy/dog, unless other specific arrangements are made?

Are you and/or your family willing and prepared to spend the time to well socialize your puppy/dog?

Yes

No

Early socialization is critical to the development of a well balanced adult dog. Socialization includes participating in puppy/dog obedience classes, exposing your puppy/dog to many different and new circumstances, taking your dog to crowded area outside of your home and having strangers pet/touch the puppy/dog.

Do you and/or your family plan to do further training with your puppy/dog (obedience,tracking, showing, agility or carting)? If so how far? If you aren't sure would you like more information?

Are you and/or your family interested in showing your puppy/dog in conformation or obedience?

Yes

No

Not Sure

What other activities, if any, do you and/or your family plan on doing with your puppy/dog i.e. camping, hiking or skiing, etc........

Are you and/or your family interested in any of the following?

Conformation Championship

Obedience

Canine Good Behavior

Agility

Camping

Hiking

Walking

Water Work

Carting & Draft

Other

What best describes you and your family's activity level.

Couch Potato

Occasional Activity

Moderate Activity

Very Active & Always Busy

Very Active

What best describes you and/or your family's level of knowledge on "dogs"?

None

Very Little & Learning

Fairly Educated

Knowledgeable

Experienced

What is you and/or your family's interest in learning/continuing your education towards dogs?

None (Satisfied With all I Know)

Have a Couple of Questions

Intend to Know What is Necessary

Desire to Learn a Lot More

Want to Always Continue to Learn all I Can

Are there currently other pets in the home?

Dog(s)

Cat(s)

Other

None

If there are dog/s in the home, please provide the age, sex, breed and if the dog/s has/have been spayed or neutered (for each dog).

If there are dogs in the home, which of the following best describes their attitude towards people?

Fearful

May Growl

May Snap or Bite

Barks at the Doorbell or Knocking

Shy & Quiet

Likes Petting

Independent

Social

Likes People

Likes Attention

Outgoing

Loves People

Well Mannered

Spoiled

Hyper

Jumps Up

Excitable

Dominant

If there are dogs in the home, which of the following best describes their attitude to other dogs?

Fearful

Hides

Runs Away

Shy

Accepting

Not Playful

Loves to Play

Runs to Every Dog

Understands Their Place

Confident

Well Socialized

Outgoing

Agressive

Dominant

Top Dog

Option 16

If there are other dogs in the home please provide their breed, sex, age and whether or not they have been spayed or neutered.

When it comes to discipline, how firm and consistent would you say you and/or your family are?

Indecisive

Pushover

Quiet

Sad Looks Work

Very Soft

Spoil a Bit

Have Limits

In Between

Very Firm

Consistent

Spoil

Extremely Firm

Stick to the Rules

Catch Everything

How patient are you and/or your family?

Not Very

Frustrated Easily

Somewhat

Frustrate Quickly

Have Limits

Depends on the Situation

Quite

In Between

Calm

In Between

What is you and/or your family's idea of the perfect puppy/dog that would best fit into you home?

Very Submissive

Quiet

Calm

Underfoot

Close Companion

Less Confident

Non Demanding

Needs Encouragement

Adaptable

Gentle

Affectionate

Attentive

Very Active

Social

Confident

Flexible

Outgoing

Independent

Extremely Active

A Challenge

So that we may place the most appropriate puppy with you and/or your family, please tell us about each individual, their lifestyle and personalities in as much detail and as honestly as possible, i.e. quiet, active, family, shy, or outgoing personalities?

Captcha

By pressing the SUBMIT button you agree to the following:

1. I/We understand that our puppy/dog will be spayed/neutered between 12-18 months of age, unless other specific arrangements are made with the Breeder in advance. (PROOF OF SAME MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE BREEDER).
2. I/We will be taking this puppy through puppy classes to ensure socialization.
3. A deposit of $300.00 made payable to “Mostabear” is required within 10 days of the Applications submission, and if /when accepted this deposit then becomes Non-Refundable.  Failure to make the deposit will necessitate you being removed from the waiting list until the deposit is received.

All current mailing and contact information is located on the “CONTACT US” page.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this Application and we look forward to many years of a wonderful and fulfilling relationship with you and/or your family and your new “Mostabear” companion.  And so your journey begins…….