A guardian home program is where we place our breeding dogs that have had at least one litter, with local families and we retain the breeding rights and ownership until he or she is retired from our program.

Once they are retired, full ownership will transfer to the guardian family and they will get to keep the

dog forever.

Becoming a Guardian Home gives you the opportunity to have one of our young adults as a family pet while he or she remains in our program at no upfront cost to you!

By offering the guardian program, we are able to ensure that our dogs get to live the best possible lives in a loving, caring home where they receive as much one on one attention as possible.​

 

Does it cost to become a guardian?

home?

 

No, you will receive a top-quality dog that has been hand-picked by us to remain in our program at no upfront cost.​

 

Who is responsible for transportation?

 

Guardians are responsible for all transportation to and from us.

If the dog has any medical issues not related to pregnancy or breeding, then the guardian will be responsible to take them to and from the vet.

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​What expenses are the guardians

responsible for?​

 

Guardians are responsible for all “regular” dog care including providing food, treats, toys, etc.

They are also responsible for normal vet care that is not breeding-related.

The dog must be kept up to date on all vaccinations, flea and tick treatments, and heartworm meds

at the guardian's expense.

Guardians are also required to pay for grooming unless they opt to do it themselves.​

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What are some requirements to become

a guardian home?​

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Have a fully fenced and dog-proof yard.

Teach basic commands such as sit, stay, lay-down, and “no”, as well as how to walk politely on a leash.

Must be willing and able to train using positive reinforcement only.

Allow the dog inside and to be a part of the family and not leave them outside 24/7

Be willing and able to socialize the dog with other dogs as well as people

Provide adequate exercise and mental stimulation

Be able to bring the dog to and from the breeder within 24-36 hr notice

Must be able to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with the breeder effectively

Contact the breeder in the event of any serious illness or accident

Be willing to pay for desexing when it comes time to retire from the breeding program​

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What is the breeder responsible for?

Provide guardian family with a healthy dog at no cost

Pay for health testing such as DNA through Orivet Labs

Pay for all breeding-related expenses Teaching the guardian family how to detect a heat cycle and how to care for a pregnant dog if they don’t already know

Provide lifetime support for the dog

Always be willing to take the dog back if the guardian family can no longer care for them​

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What happens if I decide I don't want my dog to breed?

Becoming a guardian home for one of our dogs is a huge commitment and a decision that should not be made lightly.

Please keep in mind that we retain full legal ownership of the dog until they are retired from our program and guardians have a legal obligation to follow the contract.

Our dogs have been hand selected to benefit and improve our program further.

Becoming a guardian home is not for everyone!

Please consider this commitment carefully.

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Can my dog be brought from the program?

As mentioned above, our dogs have been hand selected to be a part of our program, and in most

cases may be irreplaceable.

We do not allow dogs to be “bought” from our program.

However, they will get to be yours forever once they are retired from our program.

Please be sure you can make this commitment.​

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What are the benefits of becoming a guardian home?

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The dog will be health tested at the breeder’s expense

Families are allowed to visit their female and her puppies any time they like

Once retired and spayed/neutered, full rights and ownership are transferred to you

Knowing your canine companion is blessing families all over the country

We consider all of our puppy/dog owners family, but when you become a guardian you are truly part of our team​

You are getting a top-quality dog at no upfront cost