Online Application - Southern Sands Rat Terriers

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1. Preferred Gender of Rat Terrier:*

No Preference
Male
Female

Males are slightly more easygoing and eager to please. Females are slightly more intense and desire driven. Trainability is EQUAL and exceptional.

2. Preferred Age of Rat Terrier:*

No Preference
Puppy (age 6 - 8wks, typically)
Adult Dog (age 5 - 7yrs, typically)

On average each year at Southern Sands Kennels, a few litters are carefully planned, and a cherished adult dog may be retired (spayed/neutered).

3. Have you owned an adult dog or a puppy before?*

Yes
No

If your answer is “Yes”, you will be asked for a little more information below (field 3.A.).

3.A. Please briefly relate your experience from ownership onset to present day.*

Such as: (a) Age at ownership onset. (b) Adjustment period. (c) Length of ownership. (d) Training. (e) Notable difficulties. (f) Proud achievements. (g) Enjoyed activities. (h) Favorite stories.

4. Please shortly describe the home environment that you have prepared for a new Rat Terrier.*

Including: (a) Primary caregiver (must be an adult). (b) Veterinarian. (c) Training plans/experience (housetraining, obedience, etc.). (d) Amount of time available daily. (e) Living quarters indoors/outdoors. (f) Other pets. (g) Children.

5. Are all members of the household in agreement to acquire a new Rat Terrier at this time?*

No
Yes

6. Have you ever relinquished an animal to a shelter?*

No
Yes

7. Which of these statements best defines your plans for a new Rat Terrier?*

I. --PET-- I will spay or neuter.
II. --COMPETATOR or SERVICE DOG-- I will perform in Agility, Obedience, Working, Hunting, Therapy, Etc.
III. --SHOW/BREED PROSPECT (ESTABLISHED PROGRAM)-- I am a professional Breeder/Conformation Shower.
IV. --SHOW/BREED PROSPECT (NON-ESTABLISHED^ PROGRAM)-- I am striving to become a professional Breeder/Conformation Shower.

^Conditions Apply

If your answer is "III." or "IV.", you will be asked for a little more information below (fields 7.A. - 7.J.).

7.A. Kennel Name*

7.B. Website

7.C. Breed(s) Owned*

7.D. Total Number of Dogs Presently Owned*

7.E. Average Number of Litters Produced Each Year*

7.F. Show Titles*

Indicate those you plan to pursue as well as notable wins earned in AKC or UKC Conformation (among any others).

7.G. Health Certificates*

Indicate those you plan to pursue as well as notable results obtained from OFA and CHIC (among any others).

7.H. Goals, Policies And Procedures*

Share only a few words that sum up the views of your program.

7.I. Please confirm that you observe responsible guidelines and practices of a reputable program:*

Rat Terrier Breed Standard (AKC or UKC)
Rat Terrier Breeders' Code of Ethics (RTCA or ARTA)
Complying with Inspections (AKC or State Licensure [per your state requirements])
Managing Canine Reproduction
Eliminating Breed-Specific Health Issues

Mark all that correspond (even if in beginning stages).

Other

7.J. Please confirm that you develop fundamental written documents for your program:*

Bill of Sale
Health Guarantee
Spay/Neuter Contract
State License (per your state requirements)
Dog Pedigrees
Dog Registration Certificates (AKC or UKC)
Dog Ownership/Breeding Records (AKC or UKC)
Litter Records (AKC or UKC)

Mark all that correspond (even if in beginning stages).

Other

UNLESS OTHERWISE MUTUALLY PRE-ARRANGED IN WRITING:
A Spay/Neuter Contract is provided with all of our intact Rat Terriers that are not sold as Show/Breed Prospects. It merely is consent to receive the AKC and UKC registration papers once we have received a veterinary document stating that the Rat Terrier has been spayed/neutered. It is a responsible safeguard provided by reputable Breeders for the well-being of all dogs.

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