How to Apply For a Puppy
Here at Northern California Pomskies we have a process for how we pair our puppies with the perfect homes and families. It is very important to us that our puppies have the best lives possible and to ensure this we carefully select each person or family through an application and interview process.
If you are interested in future litters please sign up for our newsletter to receive an email reminder on our next application day.
No Waiting Lists
Although in the past we used to hold a waiting list, we found the best possible way to match puppies with their new families is to accept applications for each individual puppy as they are available. We've come to this conclusion, not because we lack demand for our puppies, but because we found the ranking system associated with a waiting list less effective when endeavoring to pair specific puppies with their potential new families. It takes much time and effort on our part to review numerous applications and interview families and we realize that not every puppy we have will be the right fit for everyone. This being the case, we feel that reviewing applications and conducting interviews based on specific puppies makes the process go much smoother. We feel this saves everyone time and emotional distress that might result from being on a waiting list. We understand the anticipation and disappointment of a puppy pick not working out, as well as the frustration of a deposit being tied up with a waiting list. That’s why we created our newsletter so that anyone who is interested can sign up at no cost and be notified the day we begin accepting applications.
When we Begin Accepting Applications
We generally begin accepting applications when our puppies are about 4 to 5 weeks old. At this stage in their growth we can begin to provide families with information like emerging personality traits and give more accurate estimates on coat type, eye color, and adult weight. We feel that the more information potential families have, the better decision they can make regarding their choice in puppy. You can see our available puppies and upcoming litters HERE.
Our price range:
We often get asked on Facebook and Instagram what our puppies cost. We are unable to discuss prices on those platforms due to their community guidelines. Our puppies can range from $2000 to $4000 depending on coat color and quality, markings, eye color and size. We will list each individual puppy’s price along with their bios in our Available Puppies section.
Sign up for our newsletter!
To be sure you are notified when we are accepting applications, please sign up for our newsletter! It’s a free way to stay connected if you are interested in our puppies and you will be able to know every time we have puppies available for application! Sign up today and apply when you’re ready, whenever that may be. Once puppies become available for application, we will send out an email announcement. Pictures, price, and description will be updated here on our website in the Available Puppies section for everyone to review. Our application will also be made available for anyone who is not signed up for our newsletter, but it’s good to know right when we begin accepting applications because we try to schedule video chat interviews at the soonest available opportunity and our puppies generally find their new homes quick!
The Application Process
Our application is fairly simple, we ask general questions about you and your lifestyle. We want to find just the right fit for our puppies, so please include as much information as possible. The application will require you to answer a number of questions including which puppy or puppies you are seriously interested in. The more puppies included on the application, the more likely you will be selected to move on to the interview process. However if you are only seriously interested in one, that doesn't mean you will not be selected, we just want to be sure you are applying for puppies you truly want and don't want to overlook someone who would be very happy with a few different choices. We often have many wonderful families to choose from and we want to make sure each of our very special babies find their perfect homes.
Video Chat Interview
After the applications are reviewed we select people to contact for video chat interviews via FaceTime or Zoom. This gives you a chance to “meet us” face to face and see the puppy you’ve applied for. This interview isn’t meant to be intimidating at all, I promise we’re friendly! It’s really just a chance for us to answer any questions you may have, talk about the basics of having a new puppy join your family and make sure each puppy is a good fit for their new potential family.
Payments
If after the interview all seems to be a good fit for both breeder and applicant, we require a $500 non-refundable deposit to be made the day the interview takes place, in order to reserve your puppy. If the deposit is not made the day of the interview we will need to move on to the next qualified applicant. If you are not prepared to place a $500 deposit on your selected puppy, please wait to apply. The deposit goes towards the full price of the puppy. We collect our payments for deposit and final balance via a secure online payment service called Square. Square enables you to pay via your bank or credit card. We collect the final payment following the puppy’s first vet exam (the vet visit is typically about a week to a few days prior to when the puppies go home. Puppies always join their new families at or after 8 weeks of age.). If any health concerns are detected at the puppy’s vet visit we will contact the family and discuss options. Of course if there is a serious health concern and the family does not feel comfortable moving forward we will refund the deposit.
Social Media
Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for the latest news and updates on upcoming litters. We post several pictures and videos of the puppies as they grow. We tend to select families that have built a relationship with us prior to application time. If you are friends or family with one of our past puppy families, please let us know, excellent references go a long way.
What Your Puppy Comes With...
- Every Puppy will have up to date vaccinations and de-worming
- Proof of Health Examination by a licensed Veterinarian
- 2 year Genetic Health Guarantee
- Links to your puppy’s parents’ DNA/Embark test results.
- Puppy Starter pack which includes a 5lb bag of 4health puppy food, litter mate scent blanket, and various other goodies.
- If you are flying with your puppy, an airline approved crate will be provided.
No Fee Delivery Trips
We often deliver within California at no extra fee. We do this on a limited schedule based on applications and interest. Please let us know if you are interested.
Puppy Nanny
Although we do not ship our puppies via cargo, we can arrange for a flight nanny to bring your puppy to your local airport. We work with a trusted and licensed flight nanny company that offer affordable rates, typically starting at $600 within the continental 48. Please let us know in your application if this is something you’d be interested in.
If you are interested in future litters please sign up for our newsletter to receive an email reminder on our next application day.
No Waiting Lists
Although in the past we used to hold a waiting list, we found the best possible way to match puppies with their new families is to accept applications for each individual puppy as they are available. We've come to this conclusion, not because we lack demand for our puppies, but because we found the ranking system associated with a waiting list less effective when endeavoring to pair specific puppies with their potential new families. It takes much time and effort on our part to review numerous applications and interview families and we realize that not every puppy we have will be the right fit for everyone. This being the case, we feel that reviewing applications and conducting interviews based on specific puppies makes the process go much smoother. We feel this saves everyone time and emotional distress that might result from being on a waiting list. We understand the anticipation and disappointment of a puppy pick not working out, as well as the frustration of a deposit being tied up with a waiting list. That’s why we created our newsletter so that anyone who is interested can sign up at no cost and be notified the day we begin accepting applications.
When we Begin Accepting Applications
We generally begin accepting applications when our puppies are about 4 to 5 weeks old. At this stage in their growth we can begin to provide families with information like emerging personality traits and give more accurate estimates on coat type, eye color, and adult weight. We feel that the more information potential families have, the better decision they can make regarding their choice in puppy. You can see our available puppies and upcoming litters HERE.
Our price range:
We often get asked on Facebook and Instagram what our puppies cost. We are unable to discuss prices on those platforms due to their community guidelines. Our puppies can range from $2000 to $4000 depending on coat color and quality, markings, eye color and size. We will list each individual puppy’s price along with their bios in our Available Puppies section.
Sign up for our newsletter!
To be sure you are notified when we are accepting applications, please sign up for our newsletter! It’s a free way to stay connected if you are interested in our puppies and you will be able to know every time we have puppies available for application! Sign up today and apply when you’re ready, whenever that may be. Once puppies become available for application, we will send out an email announcement. Pictures, price, and description will be updated here on our website in the Available Puppies section for everyone to review. Our application will also be made available for anyone who is not signed up for our newsletter, but it’s good to know right when we begin accepting applications because we try to schedule video chat interviews at the soonest available opportunity and our puppies generally find their new homes quick!
The Application Process
Our application is fairly simple, we ask general questions about you and your lifestyle. We want to find just the right fit for our puppies, so please include as much information as possible. The application will require you to answer a number of questions including which puppy or puppies you are seriously interested in. The more puppies included on the application, the more likely you will be selected to move on to the interview process. However if you are only seriously interested in one, that doesn't mean you will not be selected, we just want to be sure you are applying for puppies you truly want and don't want to overlook someone who would be very happy with a few different choices. We often have many wonderful families to choose from and we want to make sure each of our very special babies find their perfect homes.
Video Chat Interview
After the applications are reviewed we select people to contact for video chat interviews via FaceTime or Zoom. This gives you a chance to “meet us” face to face and see the puppy you’ve applied for. This interview isn’t meant to be intimidating at all, I promise we’re friendly! It’s really just a chance for us to answer any questions you may have, talk about the basics of having a new puppy join your family and make sure each puppy is a good fit for their new potential family.
Payments
If after the interview all seems to be a good fit for both breeder and applicant, we require a $500 non-refundable deposit to be made the day the interview takes place, in order to reserve your puppy. If the deposit is not made the day of the interview we will need to move on to the next qualified applicant. If you are not prepared to place a $500 deposit on your selected puppy, please wait to apply. The deposit goes towards the full price of the puppy. We collect our payments for deposit and final balance via a secure online payment service called Square. Square enables you to pay via your bank or credit card. We collect the final payment following the puppy’s first vet exam (the vet visit is typically about a week to a few days prior to when the puppies go home. Puppies always join their new families at or after 8 weeks of age.). If any health concerns are detected at the puppy’s vet visit we will contact the family and discuss options. Of course if there is a serious health concern and the family does not feel comfortable moving forward we will refund the deposit.
Social Media
Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for the latest news and updates on upcoming litters. We post several pictures and videos of the puppies as they grow. We tend to select families that have built a relationship with us prior to application time. If you are friends or family with one of our past puppy families, please let us know, excellent references go a long way.
What Your Puppy Comes With...
- Every Puppy will have up to date vaccinations and de-worming
- Proof of Health Examination by a licensed Veterinarian
- 2 year Genetic Health Guarantee
- Links to your puppy’s parents’ DNA/Embark test results.
- Puppy Starter pack which includes a 5lb bag of 4health puppy food, litter mate scent blanket, and various other goodies.
- If you are flying with your puppy, an airline approved crate will be provided.
No Fee Delivery Trips
We often deliver within California at no extra fee. We do this on a limited schedule based on applications and interest. Please let us know if you are interested.
Puppy Nanny
Although we do not ship our puppies via cargo, we can arrange for a flight nanny to bring your puppy to your local airport. We work with a trusted and licensed flight nanny company that offer affordable rates, typically starting at $600 within the continental 48. Please let us know in your application if this is something you’d be interested in.