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WHAT TO EXPECT IN A TWO GUN PUP:

updated: 2 Aug 24

A quality pup from health tested parents
Able to leave at 8 weeks old
Up to date on puppy vaccinations & wormings

Registered microchip via Fi Nano
A full veterinary exam prior to pick-up
A record of health

Registration paperwork (AKC & NAVHDA)
The TGK Puppy Swag Bag
24/7 Puppy cam(s) and a detailed photo album of puppy development
30 days Pet Health Insurance (not valid in WA or CA)
Our dedication doesn't stop when the puppy goes home
- A lifetime of "tech support" & Mentorship is just a call away

Our puppies are raised in a family-oriented and enriched environment for optimal development opportunities. They are handled daily from the minute they are born until they leave for their new homes. We follow Puppy Culture puppy development and enrichment program protocols, which include ENS and ESI. Our puppies will be exposed to loud noises, classical music, the vacuum, a small swimming pool, many different toys, wings, whenever possible live birds, and so much more. They will also have our other adult dogs as nannies to interact with and learn from. Weather and temperature dependent, at 4 to 5 weeks of age puppies gain a large secure outdoor puppy pen where they have a safe and enriched environment to explore and play. Even so, their primary area is inside our home where they sleep overnight.

Approximately 72 hours after the pups being born, we contact everyone "on deck" to offer puppies. If you are offered a puppy, it is at that time that we require your non-refundable deposit to be paid.

Our puppies are started on Inukshuk 26/16 food at ~3 weeks of age and will be fully weaned by 7 weeks. We take puppies on several walks around the yard and introduce the puppy recall with and without whistle daily. As weather permits the pups will be taken to our training grounds a few times for adventures and swimming. Pups will NOT be crate trained but will have been exposed to a kennel from 4 weeks on which makes crate training is an easy transition for you and pup.

We do not allow clients to pick their puppy. We make all placement decisions at 7.5 weeks using temperament testing results in combination with our observations of the puppies to place each into the home best suited for them based on your family dynamics and needs while balancing factors such as puppy temperament, and structure. Unless a puppy is mis-marked, we do NOT take markings into placement decisions. Every Drent is unique, from lots of white to lots of brown and all points in-between. We feel that this method provides the best chance of success in matching each client with the best possible dog for them.

All pups are sold on a limited registration or as a co-ownership with full registration if it’s a performance/breeding/show pup. Typically, co-ownership will be terminated when the primary owner completes required conformation and/or hunting titles and all health testing meets current guidelines unless otherwise agreed upon.

Puppy Pick-ups are done at our home in Spokane, WA, at 8 weeks of age. We conduct a 'Puppy Pick-up Party' where all the paperwork is finalized, answer questions, demo grooming techniques, etc. We do not ship puppies by any cargo means (air, bus or otherwise). Depending on your location and situation, delivery may be arranged at an extra cost.

Our dogs love being a member of your family. They thrive on spending time with you doing whatever you enjoy. They do need structure, rules and boundaries. If at any time you have questions or concerns, we are here to help you. We hope to continue to get updates from you throughout your pups' lifetime.

Some Additional Notes:

Please take the time to review our entire website; our past litters, the TGK blog, our training methodology, as well as, current/future litters page. Familiarize yourself with the dates we have projected and how this meshes with your family's needs.

Please keep in mind that our waitlist for a puppy can fill up months, if not over a year or so, in advance of puppies being born. We will give you the best estimate for when you may expect to be "on deck" for a puppy.

After that, if you'd like to move forward with getting a puppy from us, please fill out our application below, with as much detail as possible. We contact everyone who applies. We set video interviews up using Calendy, a scheduling service, (or in-person if you are local), during which we talk through your application and any questions/concerns that either side has. We will also discuss your interests and needs, answer questions.

If our Buyers Agreement is suitable for you, please let us know with an "all in" message. If you have questions, please ask, or if you prefer to move on, just let us know.

PLEASE DO NOT GET ON MORE THAN ONE WAITING LIST unless you are VERY honest about it. As soon as your name is on one of our lists, we are potentially turning away puppy buyers since we work hard to only take the number of clients, we expect that we will need. If you decide you need to make other arrangements, just let us know so that we can open our list(s) again as soon as possible.

The questionnaire below was designed to help us make sure that we match you with the dog that best fits your family and your lifestyle. Buying a dog is an investment and serious commitment. We are dedicated to finding our dogs forever homes that care about them as a family member just as much as a show or hunting dog.

Please fill it out honestly and completely.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us.

The TGK Puppy Application

Name *

First

Last

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Email *

Phone Number *

BREED: *

Spinone Italiano Drentsche Patrijshond

I am interested in: *

Male Female No preference

Can you be flexible with the sex of your puppy? *

Yes No

For what type(s) of activity? (pet, hunting, show, breeding, obedience, agility, tracking, etc.) *

List all of your interests

Why are you choosing Two Gun Kennels? *

If you need more room, please send an email to [email protected]

Do you intend to acquire titles in any area (show, NAVHDA, hunt, obedience, agility, tracking, etc.)? *

Yes No

Tell us about your family (number of adults, kids. Ages & names. *

Is there anyone else who will be living with the dog? *

What are your plans for socialization, as well as, exercise both physical and mental? *

Have you owned a Drent, a Spinone, or GWP in the past? *

If not, what attracted to the Drent, Spinone, or GWP and what qualities make you think the breed is a good fit for you? *

What kind of research have you done on the Drent, Spinone, or GWP? *

Have you had pets in the past? What breed(s)? Please tell us what you liked and didn't about them *

Do you currently have any other pets/animals? If yes, what do you have? *

Do you breed dogs now or have you had experience breeding dogs? How many litters do you breed per year? *

Are you interested in breeding this dog? *

Yes No

If breeding becomes a possibility, do you agree to allow us to mentor & coach you? *

Yes No

Which of the following reasons best fit the primary reason(s) you would like to have a Two Gun Drent, Spinone, or GWP? If you indicate more than one please put a "1" by the most important, a "2" by the next most important, a "3" by the next most important, and so on. E.g. COMPANION, PERSONAL HUNTING DOG, FIELD TRIAL/HUNT TEST, NAVHDA NA/UT, CONFORMATION, THERAPY/SERVICE WORK, OBEDIENCE/RALLY, AGILITY, TRACKING, OTHER *

Do you believe in crate training a puppy? *

Yes No

Do you believe in obedience training for your dog? *

Yes No

If you believe in obedience training your dog? What method(s) have you used in the past? *

Do you plan to do hunting training? *

Yes No

If yes, what method(s) would you use? *

Have you ever trained a dog in any area before? *

Yes No

If yes, to what level of success did you achieve? *

Will you consider attending at least one full session of puppy classes and/or beginner obedience classes with this puppy? *

Yes No

Are you willing to consider testing your puppy through NAVHDA, VHDF, or AKC? *

Do you Own or Rent your home? *

Own Rent

If you rent, do you have your landlord's permission to keep a dog? If so, please include contact information here. *

Where will puppy sleep at night and for naps? *

Where will the dog/puppy be kept when someone is home? *

How many hours per day would the dog be alone? *

Where will the dog/puppy be kept when someone is not home? *

Is the puppy going to be considered a full member of your family? *

Yes No

DESCRIPTION OF OUTDOOR AREA FOR THE DOG. Is it Fenced, Unfenced, Invisible Fencing? Size? *

How much exercise are you willing & able to give to this dog per day? *

What form of exercise will you provide? (Hiking/Walks/Etc.) *

What arrangements would you make for the care of the dog if it was unable to travel with you? *

Is anyone in your family allergic to dogs (saliva or dander)? *

Yes No

Are you willing to sign a non-breeding agreement? *

Yes No

Would you agree to a spay/neuter contract where all dogs must reach 24 months of age before a decision is made? *

Yes No

Are you willing to give the dog back to the breeder or ask the breeder for assistance if you can no longer care for or keep the dog for any reason? *

Yes No

If no, what would happen to the dog? *

Will you agree to always keep the breeder current with regard to your address, and inform the breeder of any problems that may develop with the pup over his/her lifetime? *

Yes No

Do you have a Veterinarian, or have you contacted one for when the puppy arrives? *

Yes No

Will you agree to obtain all vaccines and licenses and do all preventative care? *

Yes No

Do you use heartworm and flea/tick prevention? *

Yes No

Are you willing and financially able to afford long term or expensive treatment if a situation occurs with your dog? *

Yes No

Please contact your veterinarian to authorize us to call for a reference. Please leave your Veternarian's address and phone number here. *

Is there anything you would like us to know that hasn't been covered in this questionnaire? *

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask us about our dogs or about dogs in general? *

If you have a photo of your family or home that you would like to share, please do... *

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