Great Lakes Cotons Puppy Application

GREAT LAKES COTONS – PUPPY APPLICATION www.greatlakescotons.com

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PUPPY APPLICATION temperament: Cotons, generally speaking are fun loving, easy going, laid back and gentle. Their temperament can vary from being more reserved to more outgoing. We stress early socialization and expose the pups to an assortment of different types of stimulation; sights, sounds, scents and people of all ages and sizes. This will be the basis for building a sound, strong relationship with your new puppy. Once a puppy goes to his new home, he will be tremendously influenced by the amount of time his new owners spend with him and how he is socialized to a variety of different situations. We require Coton puppy owners to enroll their puppy in a puppy socialization/training class health: The puppies will receive one health check up and their first set of vaccinations at eight weeks. The veterinarian will fill out a Health Report that will be included in the Puppy Package that is sent home with the puppy. The pup is sold, AS IS. We cannot guarantee that a health problem or a fault would not show up later. The seller agrees to replace the pup within the first 12 months of life, should the pup develop a serious LIFE THREATENING, GENETIC defect or Genetic idiopathic aggression (defined as an inappropriate, unprovoked aggression that cannot be ameliorated through training)..

CONTACT INFORMATION: DATE:

NAME: ADDRESS CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS:

How did you hear about the Coton? Do you know someone who has a Coton?

What are some of the qualities of the Coton de Tulear that you find appealing? Why have you decided that the Coton is the correct breed for you?

Do all family member want a dog? If no, please explain.

How long have you lived at your current address? Do you have children? What are their ages?

Does anyone in your family have allergies to pets? (people with allergies do well with Cotons, but some people do have allergic reactions.)

Where will the puppy be kept during the day? Where will the puppy be kept during the night? (Cotons are very social dogs and want to be with you as much as possible.)

Do you have a fenced yard? How will your puppy be kept secure outside? (Please keep in mind the Coton is a house dog, even if you have a fenced in yard, a Coton should never be left outside alone.)

Do you have other pets? What Kind? If you have another dog, are they spayed or neutered? Are they indoor or outdoor pets?

Have you ever given away or turned a pet over to a pet shelter or pound? Under what circumstances?

Do you and/or your spouse work outside the home? How many hours per day? Who will care for the puppy in your absence? On average how much time will the puppy be left alone each day?

Do you breed other dogs? If yes, which breed or breeds of dog?

Who will be the primary caretaker of the puppy?

What will you do with your Coton when you go away on trips?

Are you familiar with housebreaking a puppy and the dedication it requires?

Are you planning on enrolling your puppy in puppy socialization/obedience class?

How will you continue puppy socialization?

Do you prefer a male or female and why? Cotons come in three colors, White, Black and White and Tricolor. Let us know your first and second choices or if you have no color preference.

First: Second: No Preference:

Have you considered the costs of owning a Coton de Tulear, including: veterinarian care, feeding, puppy training classes, books on training, grooming, grooming supplies, bedding, toys? mCTCA CODE OF EHTICS: If you have not yet read the mCTCA Code of Ethics, Please go to the this link and read the Code of Ethics. www.cotonclub.org/ethics.html

Do you agree to abide by the mCTCA Code of Ethics, if you purchase a puppy from us?

Please tell us about yourself and your family. A description of daily life in your household. How will a new puppy fit into this?

Do you have any questions for us?

Thank you for understanding how important it is for us to find only the best homes for our puppies. When you adopt one of our puppies, you become part of our extended family. We believe in open communication between owner and breeder, and we will always be available to you for guidance throughout the lifetime of your Coton.

Once it has been determined and we both agree that one of our Cotons would be a good fit with your family, you can send a check for $500.(this is a non-refundable deposit.) This deposit will apply to the purchase price. If we cannot supply a puppy to you, the $500. deposit will be refunded.