Puppy Application 2024 - Steadfast Standard Schnauzers

Steadfast Puppy Application

We’re thrilled that you’re considering bringing one of our adorable puppies or dogs into your home! To help us find the perfect match for you, please fill out this questionnaire. We know it’s a bit detailed, but your responses are essential in ensuring each puppy finds its ideal forever home. Before you dive into the application, we encourage you to check out our Puppy Placement Process document—it’s a great resource! Each of our dogs is a beloved family member, and we take great care in finding them the right homes. The information you share will help us prioritize applicants and make the best matches possible. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Name

Address

Phone

For any of your selections above, do you have experience or would this be a new journey for you?

Do you prefer a male or female puppy?

Male Female Either

Why?

Do you want your puppy's ears cropped?

Yes No No preference

If yes, do you have experience caring for post-surgically cropped ears?

Do you have experience caring for a dog's needs for a full lifetime?

Acknowledgement about Spay/Neuter

We provide AKC Full Registration exclusively for Co-Owned dogs that have a show contract established. All other puppies will be registered with the AKC under Limited Registration, which means your dog will have official AKC recognition, but they are ineligible for breeding. To ensure commitment to responsible pet ownership, you'll need to sign a spay/neuter agreement and provide follow-up documentation as specified in our puppy contract.

Have you ever owned a dog before?

Yes No

Have you ever owned a Standard Schnauzer before?

Yes No

What kind of activity level are you seeking in your dog?

Have you ever returned a pet to a breeder, rescue, or shelter?

Yes No

Have you ever euthanized a pet?

Yes No

Have you ever house trained a puppy before?

Yes No

Have you ever completed basic obedience and/or puppy kindergarten classes with a puppy/dog?

Yes No

Training & Socialization

We strongly encourage you to consider Canine Good Citizen or other basic obedience training for your Standard Schnauzer! These wonderful dogs have a natural instinct to be guard dogs, so giving them plenty of socialization is essential. It not only helps your puppy become well-adjusted but also strengthens the bond between you.

Do all of your family members want this puppy?

Yes No Some additional information is needed

Please describe your family that will regularly interact with the puppy.

Describe a typical work/school day in your household:

Where will the puppy be kept when you are not home or busy?

Where will the puppy sleep at night?

Who will be the dog's primary caregiver?

What other pets live in the home now?

Describe where you live:

House Apartment Townhouse Mobilehome

Doe you currently own or rent?

Own Rent

How long have you lived at this address?

Tell us about your yard:

Is your yard securely fenced?

If you have a pond, pool, or other water feature, is it fenced separately from where the puppy will play?

Do you, or does anyone in your household smoke?

Yes No Only outside

If you already have a regular veterinarian, may we contact them for reference?

If you've ever owned a Standard Schnauzer, from whom did you acquire?

Any other references with whom you'd like us to speak?

If you're renting, do you have permission for a dog?

How did you learn of puppies available from Steadfast Standard Schnauzers?

Would you be willing to stay in contact with us to share periodic updates and pictures of your dog?

Do you have any questions for us?