Thank you for your interest in Audet's Mini Dachshunds. Please take a moment to complete the application below. This form should take you 15-20 minutes to complete. Please answer the questions below.
First Name
Last Name
Email
What is today's date?
Street Address: No PO Box.
Full Address or you will not be approved!
Mailing Address if different than above
What is your phone number?
When are you hoping to get a puppy?
What sex of the dog do you prefer?
male
female
no preference
other
What coat type of the dog do you prefer?
longhair
smooth
wirehair
other
What coat color do you prefer?
What price preference? e.g. - any price for the desired color and coat type or under a set price no matter the preference.
Notes about puppy? Open to other colors, genders, ect?
Would you be interested in an older dog? (Retired show dog or young adult – 6 months or older)
yes
no
maybe
other
Are you interested in breeding your dachshund or interested in owning a show/breed quality puppy?
yes
no
maybe
other
What is your occupation?
What is your D.O.B?
For whom are you adopting this dog?
Yourself
Your Family
Your Parents
Other
Which family member will be primarily responsible for the care and supervision of the dog?
Is everyone in the household in agreement about getting a dachshund puppy?
yes
no
other
Number of adults in household
Number of children and their ages
Number of pets - species, age, breed, and gender. Spayed or Neutered?
Is there anyone in the household with special needs? Describe:
House type?
house
condo
apartment
other
Rent or Own
rent
own
other
If you rent do you have a landlord’s permission to have a pet?
yes
no
other
Do you have a yard? Is your yard fully fenced? Describe fencing
Where will the dog live?
In the house
Kennel
Outside
other
Where will your dog sleep at night?
In the house - loose
In the house - crate
kennel
other
Are there dog-friendly parks or open spaces nearby?
yes
no
other
Do you live near/have access to a river or lake?
yes
no
other
Your puppy with be seen by our vets and given their first puppy vaccine. Do you understand your puppy with need 3 more vaccines in your care from your vet? You should not take your new puppy to any public places until they are fully vaccinated. &
Who will take care of your dog when you are on vacation?
What types of activities would you and your dog(s) enjoy (hunting, relaxing, obedience, agility etc.)?
Have you had a dog before? If so what breed(s)?
With previous dogs, why are they not with you? If deceased, what caused your dog(s) to pass?
Do you have a veterinarian nearby?
Name and address of your current veterinarian:
Are you willing to vaccinate your puppy as suggested by the breeder?
Is Heartworm a danger in your area?
yes
no
other - not sure
Will you use preventative measures for Heartworm?
yes
no
maybe
other
Are you aware of the health issues specific to the dachshund breed?
yes
no
other
Will you be willing to spay or neuter your new Dachshund before he or she is 16 months, and not before he or she is six months old? * The longer you wait, the better odds of them not getting IVDD
yes
no
What do you plan on feeding your Dachshund? Why?
How do you feel about Supplements?
If you for any reason cannot keep your dog, what would you do?
Are you comfortable giving Audet’s Mini Dachshunds first right of refusal (this means, if you cannot keep your Dachshund you must give him back to us, unless we both agree upon an appropriate new home)?
yes
no
other
Are you comfortable sending Audet’s Mini Dachshunds monthly photos till your puppies turns 1 year old?
yes
no
How did you learn about dachshunds?
What about dachshunds attracted you to the breed?
Do you realize some dachshunds are high-energy dogs?
yes
no
maybe
What energy level do you want in your dachshund?
high
medium
low
other
How many hours exercise do you think a dachshund requires in a day?
How are you planning on accommodating your dachshund's exercise needs?
What types of activities do you plan on doing with your dachshund? Boating, Hunting, Walking, etc.
Dachshunds are typically a long-lived breed, are you aware and willing to make a commitment that may last 12-15 years?
yes
no
Is anyone home during the day?
yes
no
If no, how long will the dog be alone?
Do you have arrangements for a dog-walker or someone to let the puppy out for exercise during the day?
yes
no
other
Do you plan to crate train your puppy?
yes
no
maybe
Are there other pets in the house?
dogs
cats
birds
other
If you have other pets, do you have any concerns about adding a puppy to your home?
Do you plan to take basic obedience classes with your dog?
yes
no
I don't know
Dachshunds can be shy if not socialized properly. Do you plan to socialize your dog?
with other dogs
with other people
in other environments
other
What are your plans for your dachshund for obedience training?
I plan to do it on my own
I plan to attend a class
plan to have someone else train him
other
Have you ever attended or taught dog training classes?
attended
taught
neither
Do you have a specific training philosophy or opinion that causes you to be very firm in the methods that you use (i.e. I only train using positive reinforcement, I only use a harness, I would never use a corrective collar because correcting a dog is crue
Dachshunds excel in many facets of hunting sports, blood tracking, ratting, even rabbit hunting. Do you plan on using your dachshund for hunting?
If so, what type of hunting will you be doing?
How did you hear about Audet's Mini Dachshunds? Online, Facebook, Instagram? Referrals name?
