Application Form — Wolfdogs of the Ebon Blade

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Do you own your home, or do you live in a rental property?

If you own your home, we will require proof of ownership for your residence. This can be in the form of a mortgage payment statement, a copy of the deed to your home, or any other legal document that shows you are the owner of that home. Please be sure to block out any PII, such as Social Security Number, Bank Account Number, etc. Your name and the address shown are sufficient.

If you are not the legal owner of the residence you live in, please provide the Name and Contact Information for the Landlord/Leasing Company that owns/manages your residence.

Please provide your Landlord's Name, Phone Number, and Email address. If you own the home you live in, please type N/A.

How did you hear about us?

List all household members' names, ages, and relationship to you:

Are you a current member of the Armed Forces, either Active Duty or in the Reserves?

Are you a Veteran of the Armed Forces?

List the type(s) of animal(s) you currently own, as well as those you have owned in the past.

For each animal, please include Breed/Species; Whether they're Living/Deceased; Age; Whether they're Neutered/Spayed or Intact. If Living, do they like large dogs? If your pet is alive but no longer with you, please explain why.

What got you interested/involved in wolfdogs?

What concerns or questions do you have regarding owning a wolfdog? This could range from fencing to managing certain instincts and behaviors, diet, training, etc.

Please describe any traits that would be "dealbreakers" to you. This can include physical traits, certain types of temperament, specific behaviors, energy level, etc. Anything that would make you seriously consider rehoming or not adopting a dog if it showed those traits. Please take a moment to put serious thought into this question and answer honestly.

Describe your PERFECT wolfdog. This can include personality, energy level, color, size, physical traits, activities you'd like them to participate in, etc.

If your goal is to obtain a breeding prospect puppy, we can share a sample of our Co-Ownership Contract and Breeder's Ethics Contract with you, so that you can see what our specific requirements are for all breeding prospect puppies we place. We DO NOT sell any puppies with full breeding rights. Please be prepared to provide us with detailed information about your breeding program (current or future), including goals, planned litters, breeding dogs, health testing results, pedigrees, etc., and discuss how a puppy from the litter you have applied for is expected to contribute to your program.

Please select whether you are applying for a Pet Only (non-breeding) puppy, or a Breeding Prospect puppy.

What is your preferred Energy Level for your wolfdog?

Please list your coat color preferences in order of First Choice to Last Choice. Be aware that different litters will have different coat color possibilities, so please refer to the litter's information page if you are unsure what puppy coat colors are possible for a specific litter.

Please understand that we cannot guarantee the number, sex, or color(s) of puppies that are born in a litter. We are just as anxious as you to find out how many puppies will be born and what their sexes and colors are. We do our very best to match each puppy to the home that fits them best, based on each puppy's personality and overall traits compared to each applicant's preferences listed in their application.

Please describe your current fencing. Be as detailed as possible. Important information to include is: Your fence's height at the tallest AND shortest points, including any gates); What material(s) your fence and gate(s) are made of; The wire gauge of chain-link/metal fencing; Whether you have any features installed to prevent digging out or jumping over the fence and what those features are. You will be required to provide photos and videos of your current fencing when we follow-up with you regarding your application.

We require our wolfdog owners to have secure, escape-proof fencing for your yard. This will provide your dog with a safe and secure place to spend time and play in the yard, without the risk of them escaping. Wolfdogs are extremely athletic and strong animals who can jump over and dig under fences in literal seconds. Part of being a responsible owner includes making sure you have taken every possible step to keep your dog safely contained at home, even when they're just hanging out with their family in the yard.

Please describe your outdoor containment pen with as much detail as possible. Important details to include are the dimensions, fence height, fence material(s), gate material(s), what kind of features you have installed to prevent digging out from under the fence and jumping/climbing over the fence. You will be required to provide photos and videos of your outdoor containment pen when we follow-up with you regarding your application.

In addition to having secure yard fencing, we also require our wolfdog owners to have a secure, escape-proof outdoor containment pen for their wolfdog, regardless of its percentage or content. This provides your wolfdog with an absolutely secure place to spend time whenever you're unable to keep them company and supervise them. Examples would be: while you're at work, out shopping, helping kids with homework, unexpected emergencies. This provides your wolfdog with a safe space they can call their own during breeding season, since even spayed/neutered wolfdogs still can get fairly hormonal and experience behavioral changes in winter months. The minimum size requirement is 500 square feet PER DOG that will be spending time in the pen. (I.e., two dogs in the pen means it must be at least 1,000 sqft). Shelter, shade, and fresh water are required to be available at all times within their pen.

Please provide the Name, Phone Number, and Address of your Veterinarian.

Where do you work, and what do you do?

On average, how long are your work shifts? With this in mind, how many hours are you away from home on a work day, including commute times? How many days of the week do you work?

Does your work ever require you to go out of town/state/country? How frequently do these business trips happen, and on average, how long do they tend to be?

Please provide the Name and Phone Number of your Emergency Contact when it comes to providing care for your wolfdog if there is ever an emergency (for example, you end up in the hospital, or go out of town for a funeral).

Our fencing and enclosure requirements ensure that your wolfdog will stay safely contained at home. if you have a personal emergency or have to go out of town for ANY reason, it is important to keep in mind that most doggy day cares, boarding facilities, and even many veterinarians, will NOT board dogs with wolf content. Finding an experienced dog sitter to care for your wolfdog at YOUR home is the safest option for your dog, should the need arise. If you choose to have a family member or friend care for your wolfdog at their house while you are out of town or otherwise unable to care for your wolfdog (such as during an emergency situation), that person MUST live in a state, county, city, and neighborhood that is legal for wolfdogs AND they must have secure fencing, or there is a VERY high risk that your dog may escape and get confiscated by law enforcement, or even hurt or killed while running loose. This happens A LOT, and it's heartbreaking when the unthinkable happens. We cannot stress enough: Having someone you trust care for your dog at YOUR home is the safest option for your dog, if you are ever unavailable for any reason.

What do you plan to feed your wolfdog?

We feed our adult wolfdogs Victor Hi-Pro-Plus and Diamond Hi Energy dog kibble. These are high protein, high calorie, grain-inclusive kibbles. In the past, we have also fed our dogs other high-quality kibble brands such as Wellness Core, Diamond Naturals, and Merrick Backcountry. We have also fed some of our dogs Prey Model Raw (80% protein, 10% bone, 5% liver, 5% other-hormone-secreting organ). Our litters are raised on Victor Hi-Pro-Plus, which is appropriate for all life stages. We send home a brand-new back with each puppy, to help slowly transition them if you wish to change their diet.

Do you believe in the "Alpha Theory?" Why or why not:

Describe the training method(s) that you have used with any current or previous dogs you have owned. What training methods and tools do you plan to use while training your puppy?

If you plan to work with a professional trainer or training company, please provide their Name/Business Name and Phone Number. If they have a website or social media page, please include a link. If you do not plan to work with a trainer or training company, or haven't picked one yet, please say so.

We very strongly encourage our puppy owners to enroll their puppies in group puppy socialization and obedience classes as soon as possible (typically no sooner than 11 weeks is allowed by most facilities). Practice grooming and handling your puppy every day. Training your puppy while they are young and eager to learn will help to curb problematic and/or rude behaviors as they grow into the rebellious teenager stage, which usually starts around 6 months and can last up to 2-3 years of age! Wolfdogs are a slow maturing breed that will undergo several changes in personality as they grow into a fully mature animal. For higher percentage wolfdogs especially, many of the submissive and tolerant behaviors that you will see in puppies and young adults will change with maturity into an animal who has very strong opinions about what they do and don't like, as well as what they will and won't allow to be done to them. Practicing and rewarding your wolfdog's tolerance of grooming, handling feet/mouth/ears/tail, and reinforcing good manners early on will pay off immensely once your animal reaches full maturity.

We sincerely thank you for your interest in our breeding program.

Wolfdogs of the Ebon Blade