Please complete this form after you have met a Finnish Lapphund in person and have done your research. See our About our Puppies page to learn how to do that and about the support we provide. If you would like to meet one of our dogs at a dogshow or sporting event, attend our educational Information Session, or both, please use the form on the Contact Us page.
NameE-mailPhone numberPlease provide your full street address, including province, and country.Who lives with you- humans and animals? What do you do for a living? What about others in your family?What kind of hours do you work?
How would you describe your housing?
Single family home
Multi-family dwelling- townhome
Multi-family dwelling- condo or apartment
Acreage
Farm
Houseboat
Trailer
Is your property fenced?
Yes, completely
Yes, partially
No, but I have a dog run
No
Do you own your home or rent?
Own
Rent
Lease
If you rent or lease, do you have your landlord's written permission to have a pet?
Yes
No
No, but I will obtain it prior to getting a dog
This doesn't apply
Tell us about how you know that this is the right breed for you. Please speak to the research you have done on the breed. How will you keep your Finnish Lapphund cool in the summer?What kinds of activities are you interested in doing with your future Finnish Lapphund?What will you feed your Finnish Lapphund?Tell us about a time you dealt with a personal or pet training goal, and how you followed through with it.Have you ever had a conflict with a breeder, veterinarian, dog trainer, or rescue before? What happened, and how did you problem solve it?The Finnish Lapphund gene pool is small in Western Canada. Are you interested in being a guardian home? This would involve keeping an intact Finnish Lapphund, for at least part of the dog's life.
Pet health emergencies can happen to any pet, no matter how carefully we bred, and no matter how careful you are. How would you manage the financial side of a pet emergency?
Pet insurance
Rainy day fund
Family resources
Crowd source funding
Surrender the dog
What kind of support do you need from us as breeders? Are you willing and able to keep in touch with us about your future Lappy's health and development?Finnish Lapphunds are a thinking breed, who need mental stimulation. What can you offer?Finnish Lapphunds have a profuse, double coat, which is to be kept natural. How will you care for the coat?We place puppies based upon temperament match with families, and in the best interest of the puppy. How do you feel about us choosing a puppy for you?Have you ever placed an animal in a shelter before, sold or placed them, or returned them to a breeder? If so, can you tell us about it?
We have a policy that no Finnish Lapphund bred by us can be placed in a shelter or rescue if things are not working out. We have the first right of refusal, and will take them back. Can you agree to this as part of your future contract with us?
Yes
No
We have a policy that Lappies bred by us cannot be resold, placed in a new home, or have additional co-owners added without our written permission. Can you agree to this as part of your future contract?
Yes
No
If you are interested in breeding your dog in the future, there will be requirements attached for us to agree- health testing, showing or dog sports, consulting with us about pedigrees and health, and an offer of returning DNA to us if we need it. Can you agree to that as part of your future contract with us?
Yes
No
I have no intention of breeding
Is there anything else that we should know about you, your living situation, or interests which would help us match a potential puppy with you/your family?ReferencesSubmit
