When you reserve a Pasatiempo Ranch puppy, you’re not just getting a dog — you’re joining a program built on intention, early development, and lifelong temperament.

Reserving Your Puppy

A Thoughtful, Simple, and Personalized Process

We’re honored you’re considering welcoming a Pasatiempo Ranch puppy into your home. Because we raise our puppies with intention and match them carefully to their families, our reservation process is designed to be both personal and seamless.

Here’s how it works:

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1. Submit Your Application

Begin by completing our puppy questionnaire. This helps us understand your lifestyle, preferences, and what you’re hoping for in a companion.

Once we review your application, we’ll reach out to discuss your answers and guide you through the matching process.

We don’t just place puppies — we thoughtfully match them.

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2. Secure Your Reservation

A non-refundable reservation fee of $250 secures your place on our waitlist. This fee is applied toward the total cost of your puppy.

Payment options:

• Zelle

• Venmo

• Cash App

• Or a secure credit card payment link (available upon request)

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3. Final Balance

The remaining balance is due:

• Local pickup: Cash on day of pickup or pre-arranged Zelle, bank/credit card payment one week prior

• Out-of-town families: Payment must be completed in full before your puppy leaves our care (via Zelle, bank account, or secure credit card link)

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4. Puppy Matching & Selection

Puppy selections take place around 6 weeks of age, once personalities and temperaments have begun to clearly emerge.

Using:

• Your application

• Your preferences

• And our detailed puppy evaluations

…we’ll work closely with you to match you with the puppy that best fits your home, lifestyle, and energy level.

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5. Breeding Program Priority

Pasatiempo Ranch reserves the right to retain first pick of any litter when needed to continue and improve our breeding program.

We don’t always hold back a puppy, but the long-term health, temperament, and quality of our lines always come first.

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Important Notes

• The $250 reservation fee is non-refundable, but may be transferred to a future litter if your timing changes.

• While we strive to accommodate every family, placement is always guided by what’s best for both the puppy and the home.