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Puppy Buyer Application & Home Check Form

A puppy buyer application template — home, lifestyle and experience assessed, so a breeder can be sure a pup is going to the right family.

Description

A responsible breeder wants to know a puppy is heading to a home where it’ll thrive — and this application is how they find out. It asks about the home and garden, the hours a pup would be alone, the family’s experience and other pets, and why they’ve chosen this breed, so the breeder can place each pup with care. It covers what matters for a puppy’s lifelong welfare: the living situation and secure outdoor space, time at home and plans for company, children and other animals, exercise and training intentions, and an honest look at whether the breed suits the household. It’s vetting with heart, not red tape. Use it before confirming any sale. Free, brandable, and it’s the difference between a breeder who places pups thoughtfully and one who just takes the money.

Form fields

Everything the Puppy Buyer Application & Home Check Form above collects — 13 fields across 2 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Puppy Buyer Application

  • Your home

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    Dropdown
  • Is your outdoor space secure?

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    Yes/No
  • How long would a puppy be left alone on a typical day?

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    Dropdown
  • Who's in the household? (adults, children & ages, other pets)

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    Long Answer
  • Have you owned a dog of this breed (or similar) before?

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    Yes/No
  • Your plans for exercise, training and care

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    Long Answer
  • Why have you chosen this breed?

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    Long Answer
  • Your vet (or intended vet)

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    Short Answer

Your details

  • Your name

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    Name
  • Contact number

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    Telephone
  • Email address

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    Email
  • Home address

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    Address
  • Application & home check

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    Consent
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Puppy Buyer Application & Home Check Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

Why do breeders ask buyers to apply?

Because responsible breeders care deeply where their puppies go. An application helps them check a pup will have a suitable, loving home — the right space, time, experience and commitment for that breed.

What does the application ask?

About your home and garden, how long a pup would be left alone, your experience and other pets, children in the home, your exercise and training plans, and why you’ve chosen this breed.

Is a home check normal?

Yes — many good breeders do a home check, in person or virtually, as part of placing a puppy responsibly. It’s a sign of a breeder who cares, not mistrust, and protects the pup’s welfare.

What if I work full time?

Be honest — many homes make it work with planning, company and care, and a good breeder will talk it through. Some breeds cope better than others, which is exactly what the application helps assess.

Does applying guarantee I'll get a puppy?

No — it helps the breeder judge the fit, for your sake and the pup’s. If a breed or a particular pup isn’t right for your home, a conscientious breeder will say so, and that’s a good thing.

Is the application form free?

Yes — free with a Fun Forms account, fully customisable, and ready to embed or share as a link.