Questionnaire
Information on obtaining a puppy from Winterhaven Aussies.

We like to do a puppy evaluation between 8 and 9 weeks of age on all pups so that each puppy can be matched to their new homes. The evaluation consists of an Aptitude Test for their temperaments and personalities. All puppies will have several worming and at least 2 vaccinations. Please tell us about your lifestyle, work habits, activities.

When contacting us please let us know the following:
If you have a preference for color or sex in aussies.

How will the pup come to you: by shipping or can you drive to pick up your pup?

Approximate age of yourself, your spouse and any children?

Will the pup be an indoor/outdoor or both?
Do you have a fence yard with access from your home?

As a young pup will someone be available to take care of the puppies needs during the day, such as coming home during the middle of the day to let the puppy out if needed.

Any other information that you can tell us to help select the correct puppy for your family would be appreciated. We want to make sure that both you and your puppy are very happy in their new situation.

We highly recommend crate training as a young pup and do not let the pup loose when you are not at home, until both you and your puppy are comfortable with his new surroundings. This can vary with each puppy. You do not want to come home and find your home destroyed because of the puppy having a good time while you are away. This is a good time for him/her to be crated until he understand his limitations. It also helps in their potty training.

All parents are OFA and CERF certified. Each pup does come with a written contract, one copy for you and one for my records, their AKC/ASCA registration if received in time, otherwise they will be mail to you ASAP, a copy of their pedigree, medical record, picture of sire/dam and information that is helpful to begin your life with the pup.

Deposits ($200 non-refundable) will be required on all pups whether show, performance or pet quality. The deposit will reserve your puppy. No puppy will be held back without a deposit. Prices on an Aussie pup will range depending on the litter; Deposits must be in the form of a money order or cashiers check and the remaining balance must be received and cleared before the puppy is delivered or picked up. I do accept Pay Pal if you add the 3% to cover their fees that they charge me. Cash will be accepted if you are picking up the puppy. Puppies must be picked up in a timely manner.

We do ship puppies when weather permits. We would like to wait until they are at least 10 weeks of age. You are responsible for the crate, health certificate and shipping fees through the airlines. If you have a crate that you would like to send for the puppy ahead of time I will be happy to send him/her in your crate to you. I normally do try to ship the shortest route possible if available. I use Continental/Delta.