Prospective
Owner
Application
Please read before completing the application.
You will need to copy and paste this application into an e-mail and fill it out. Please send me the completed application to the following e-mail address.
This application needs to be completed in full with no blank answers. If something in this application does not apply to you, you need to reply with N/A. Applications not fully completed will not be considered.
Mystic Anatolians Application
1. Your Full Name:
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2. Street Address:
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3. City/State/Zip:
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4. Home Phone:
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5. Work Phone (will not be used unless absolutely necessary):
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6. Cell Phone:
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7. Email Address:
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8. Website Address:
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9. How did you find us?
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10. Are you a member of any Dog or Anatolian breed clubs? If so, please name:
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11. Do you prefer a male or female Anatolian Shepherd Dog?
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Do you have any particular preferences on coat color or length?
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What temperament or qualities do you prefer your dog to have?
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How firm are you on each of these qualities?
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What other traits do you consider important in your dog?
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12. ASD will be used for:
Livestock Guardian/Family Companion (spay/neuter contract)
Livestock Guardian/Family Companion (breeding/show)
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13. Why do you want an Anatolian Shepherd Dog? Please tell me why you think this breed/dog is the right one for you and or your family:
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14. Have you ever owned an Anatolian Shepherd Dog before?
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If yes, do you currently own one?
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If you no longer own the ASD, what happened to it?
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15. What other breeds have you considered? Why did you rule out these other breeds?
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16. What other dogs have you owned or currently own and what breed are they? Are they spayed/neutered or intact? How old are they? How would they react to a new puppy? If you no longer own them, why?
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17. Will this dog be a family companion or a working dog? Where will it reside the majority of the time?
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18. If used for working, what animals will this dog be living with? Is there safe and proper weather-proof outdoor cover for the dog during hot/cold weather and protection from other natural elements?
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19. Are there any other animals on your property and what kinds?
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20. How do you plan to contain this dog when you are at home?
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When you are away from home?
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21. Do you have enclosed fencing? Please describe the type and height fencing:
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22. Do you have the time, money and stamina to deal with a very large puppy that will grow into a very large dog?
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23. Is everyone in the household in agreement over acquiring an Anatolian?
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24. Who are the other people in your household that will have influence on this puppy?
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25. Do you have children?
How many?
Ages?
Do they know the proper way to act around large dogs?
How would you react if your child/children hurt the dog, causing the dog to retaliate?
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26. Which of the following best describes where you live:
Urban (apartment/condo)
Suburban (house)
Rural (farm/acreage)
Other (please specify)
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27. What size is your home and your property?
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28. Do you rent or own your home? Are there any restrictions on your homeowner's contract regarding dogs and what are they? If you rent, are very large dogs permitted?
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29. If you have to move to a new location, will you be taking your Anatolian with you?
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30. How will you integrate this dog into your life? How do you plan to train this dog? Are you willing to do extensive socialization for the lifetime of the dog?
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31. How much time on a daily basis (specifically) will you have to spend with a new puppy? How much time (specifically) will the new puppy be alone each day?
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32. If, for any reason, you could not keep the ASD, would you be willing to return it to the breeder? If "NO", please explain why.
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33. Are you willing to spay/neuter? If "NO", please explain why.
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34. If you are purchasing a pup for breeding, why? Have you ever bred an ASD or any other breed before?
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35. What are your plans for vaccinations and health maintenance for your new dog?
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36. Are you willing to keep in contact with us throughout the dog's lifetime? Are you willing to send pictures and a full health update at least once a year?
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37. Will you pick up your puppy directly from us? If you require airline shipping, what is the nearest airport?
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38. Please provide the name, address and telephone number of three references who know you well. One of them should be your family veterinarian.
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39. Please add any additional comments or information you would like us to consider before placing one of our pups with you:
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40. Please attach photos of your home, property and fencing in which this dog would reside.