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Complete applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Applications with specific age, breed and gender requests may be placed on a wait list until a dog becomes available. Applications with flexible preferences may be processed quicker. The average wait for a sporting breed dog is three months to a year.
Please note that law enforcement and service agencies have priority.