Puppy Application Form

Hi - thank you for your interest in a Gryphon Alaskan Malamute!  Please take the time to fill out the below application as completely as possible in order to allow us to best evaluate your needs, as well as your level of preparedness for life with a malamute.

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First Name

Last Name

Physical Address

Mailing Address (if different)

Phone Numbers: (including area codes)

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Please Note: We ask that you answer the following information as completely as you can so that we may best help you decide whether a malamute is right for you and your family.  This information is also important in helping us evaluate your potential match-up with a Gryphon Alaskan Malamute puppy (or dog).  We strive to place our puppies not only in the best of homes, but also with the best possible match beween the puppy's traits and personality and your wants and needs.  A happy match is a long-term match, and we do all that we can to ensure that our puppies (and dogs) go to their "forever home", and will be a treasured member of the family. ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE HERE WILL BE HELD CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE RELEASED TO ANYONE OUTSIDE OF GRYPHON ALASKAN MALAMUTES, OR USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HELPING US EVALUATE YOU AS A POTENTIAL PUPPY OWNER. While we will want all of the following information before making an actual placement, we understand there are sometimes reasons to discuss the questions before responding.  If there are questions you are unsure of or would rather discuss "in person", please do not hesitate to let us know and we will be happy to follow-up either through email or phone call, or arrange a personal visit.

* * *NOTE: ALL pet puppies are altered * * * Show-quality puppies are available to a few select homes on an individual basis.  Serious inquiries only.

I am interested in:

Pet Male ($950) Pet Female ($950) Pet - no preference of sex ($950) Show quality - serious inquiries only, limited availability

Note that prices do not include any deposits, such as the $50 mandatory training incentive deposit which is refunded once you have completed two training courses with your puppy.

If you indicated a preference for one sex or another, please tell us why you feel this is the best choice for you.

Do you currently have any dogs or other pets?

Yes No

If "yes", please briefly describe your current pet(s) Please include: * At what age you obtained your pet(s) * Whether from a breeder, rescue, friend or other * Sex, and whether altered or intact * Their current age * If your pet is a dog, whether or not they get along with other dogs as a general rule * If not a dog, whether your pet has been previously exposed to dogs * If your other pet(s) are small animals or livestock, whether or not you have a secure way to separate them from your malamute if necessary If you do not have adequate space in this textbox, please just indicate that here and email the information to GryphonMals@msn.com

Have you raised a puppy before?

Yes No

Do you have a completely fenced yard?

Yes No

If "no", do you have plans to build one? What other means to you have to safely contain a large dog?

If "yes", please let us know the material (wood, chain link, etc.) and height of your fence.

Will your new puppy/dog be allowed inside?

Yes No

Have you ever taken a dog through an obedience or other formal training course?

Yes No

If "yes", please briefly describe your prior training experience, and with which breed(s).

Are you willing to commit to taking your new puppy through a puppy class and at least one obedience course?

Yes No

If adopting an older pup or dog, are you willing to commit to taking him or her through at least one training class?

Yes No

The following information is to help you assess whether or not the financial commitment of owning a malamute is realistic or desirable for you and your family ... many times people are caught unawares, and both them and the dog suffer.  This may seem irrelevant, but it is an important part of the screening process.

Are you aware that routine preventative veterinary care - excluding emergency or accidental injury - can cost $200+ annually?

Yes No

Are you willing and able to provide such vet care, PLUS reasonable expenses as necessary in the case of an accident or emergency?

Yes No

Are you willing and able to provide necessary items such as a quality food ($40-50/month), malamute-appropriate toys (often more expensive than you "average" dog toy), a secure kennel if appropriate ($200-600), ongoing training as necessary ($50-100 per class), appropriate grooming supplies ($50 minimum), secure collars and leads ($20 on up), etc.?

Yes No

The following information is to help us understand your knowledge of the malamute breed, both so that we can get to know your experience a bit better and also to perhaps recommend further helpful research sources to help you make the best decision for you and your family.

Have you ever owned a malamute before?

Yes No

If "yes", please briefly describe your prior mal(s) Please include: * At what age you obtained your mal(s) (and current age if appropriate) * Whether from a breeder, rescue, friend or other * Sex, and whether altered or intact * How long you had your mal(s) * If you had to place your mal(s), please explain why (briefly) * Whether you were in the same home you are now * The traits you enjoyed about your mal(s), and those you might not have enjoyed quite so much :-) * Any other information you think might be helpful If you do not have adequate space in this textbox, please just indicate that here and email the information to GryphonMals@msn.com

What research have you done on malamutes?

What made you decide that a malamute is right for you?

What type of activities and lifestyle do you expect your malamute to enjoy with you?

How to you plan on providing exercise for your malamute?

Please describe your family ... The adult(s) and their age(s) (general ballpark is o.k.!!), and the ages of any children.

Please tell us how you heard about Gryphon Malamutes and/or about this upcoming litter.

Finally! the last section :-) This section will ask for two personal references from people who know you, and if applicable, at least one of them should have first hand experience with seeing you in your role as a "pet owner".  The third reference is for your current veterinarian, or if you had pets before but do not at this time, then your previous treating veterinarian/clinic. Please note that we WILL likely call at least one of these references.  This is not to intrude upon your privacy, but to help ensure that our pups and dogs go to the best possible homes.

For each reference, please provide: 1.  Name 2.  Mailing and Physical Address 3.  Phone number 4.  Relationship to you

Reference No. 1:

Reference No. 2:

Veterinary Reference:

Please feel free to share any other information you would like us to consider in placing one of our dogs with you:

THANK YOU for your interest in one of our dogs, and for your patience in filling out this application.  We look forward to talking with you, and will be contacting you soon.

GryphonMals@msn.com