Step one

Puppy Application

If you are interested in a puppy, please fill this out completely. There are no wrong answers and it is not a test — we are working out which puppy suits your life, and honestly whether a Samoyed suits it at all.

Once we have read your application we will call you to talk it through, and anything that comes after — waitlist, deposit, contract — is handled directly between us by email.

About you

First name

Last name

Phone number

Address line 1

Address line 2

City

State / province

Zip code

Country

Your age

How did you hear about us?

Your household

Are you interested in a male or female puppy?

Flexible on genderMaleFemale

Which best describes your family dynamic?

I live with one or more adultsI live with one or more adults and dependent childrenI live alone

Who lives in your home?

Everyone, with ages for children. Please note anyone with allergies.

Are you currently a student?

YesNo

Your home

Which best describes where you live?

How will your dog be contained at home?

Secure fenced yard, 5 feet or higherSecure fenced yard, under 5 feetSecure kennel run or enclosureI plan to tie my dog outI plan to use electric fencingNo containment plans at presentNo containment — I will exercise my dog on a leash

Do you have a swimming pool?

NoYes, unfencedYes, fenced

A day in the life

If you are away more than four hours a day, what is your plan?

Doggy daycare for a puppy; a dog walker for a puppy or adult.

Willing to use doggy daycareWilling to use a dog walkerWilling to use both as requiredNot willing to use daycare or walker servicesNot applicable — I am away less than four hours a day

I want a dog that:

Is a house dog, living indoors with the family and coming along on outdoor activitiesSpends some time in the house but primarily lives outdoors or in a garage or basementLives outdoors exclusivelyOther

I have time to exercise a dog:

Once a day, about an hourTwice a day, an hour or more eachMany times a dayI will not have time to devote to exercising a dog

Are you familiar with, and willing to use, a crate to help with house-training — and as the dog’s own safe place when unsupervised?

YesNoMaybe

Please explain your stance on crate training

Would you take your dog to obedience or socialisation classes, and train them to be a good canine citizen?

Yes, absolutelyNoMaybe

When you go away, your dog would be looked after by:

Nobody — the dog comes with usA boarding kennel or vetA friend, family member or neighbour

Is a dog likely to still be a welcome part of your family five to ten years from now?

Yes, my future looks stableUnsure beyond the next one to two yearsPotentially unstable

If you could not keep your Samoyed at any point in its life, would you return them to us to re-home — and agree never to advertise them for sale or free online, on social media, or in classifieds?

Yes — I would return the dog to you to re-homeNo — I would try to sell the dog onlineNo — I would give the dog to a friend or relative

Your experience with animals

Pets you own now

Every species and breed, with age, sex, and whether spayed or neutered. Write N/A if none.

Pets you have owned before

Species, breed or type, and what you would change about them, if anything. Write N/A if none.

Do you have, or have access to, a reliable veterinarian?

YesNoStill looking

Have you ever raised a litter, or been involved in any kind of animal breeding?

YesNoNot me, but another family member has

Why a Samoyed

I have researched the Samoyed breed and feel it is an excellent choice for my family

YesNoStill debating

Why have you decided on a Samoyed?

Which other breeds are you considering, if any?

Have you owned a Samoyed before?

YesNoI have spent time with one through a relative or friend

When are you looking to bring a Samoyed home?

I am looking for:

A companion / pet-quality puppy (non-breeding) as a family petA show-quality puppy (non-breeding) as a family petA young puppy (non-breeding), flexible on show or pet qualityOne of your retiring adults (non-breeding) as a family petA possible service dog and companion (non-breeding)An adult show-quality dog (non-breeding) as a companion and show dogA dog I can potentially breedOther

Do you have any objection to spaying or neutering your Samoyed?

No objectionI will sterilise at maturityI object — I do not want to sterilise my dogOther

Does everyone in the family want a Samoyed?

YesNoStill discussing

I have time to groom my Samoyed:

Bringing your puppy home:

I am willing to fly or drive to pick up my puppyI will need transport arranged to my location

Anything else

Comments and questions

That is it. We read every application and will get back to you — if you have not heard from us within a week, please email or text and mention you have already applied.

We read every one, and you will hear back from us directly.

Questions before you sign anything? Email stellamaris.sammies@gmail.com or call (307) 202-0141. We would rather talk it through.

How it works