guardian home application.
We created a Guardian Home Program to grow our breeding program while still providing each of our breeding dogs with a loving environment in a guardian family.
By joining our program, you desire and will act as a guardian for a dog that is either a female potential breeder or proven breeder or a male potential breeder or proven breeder.
The following will give a little more information about our program, including an application, to make sure we find amazing guardian homes for our dogs!
Benefits of the Guardian Home Program
Our breeding dogs are “pick of the litter” with an estimated value of $10,000 to $15,000. We will pay all dog purchasing costs and vet costs for health testing associated with the breeding of our dogs.
Ownership
Ownership and all right, title, and interest in our breeding dogs shall remain with us. If the dog is a female, any puppies born to her shall be the sole property of us (the owner/breeder). The guardian family will not have any ownership of any puppies. (You can definitely visit our puppies though!)
Our breeding dogs cannot be bred to any dogs other than as directed by us.
After the breeding dog retires and is done breeding, we will assign and transfer ownership of the dog to the guardian family after spay or neuter.
Owner’s Possession for Breeding
Vet appointments for general purposes and/or to monitor pregnancy - possibly 2 visits.
Breeding - first sign of going into heat (blood) until a successful hook (usually 5-7 days).
Whelping 7-14 days prior to the dog’s due date and up until the puppies are weaned at approximately 6-8 weeks after birth.
Guardian Family Obligations
Raise the dog as an indoor dog, never to dwell outside.
When left at home, safely contain the dog indoors.
Comply with our nutritional and dietary guidelines and pay all costs and expenses associated with feeding the dog.
Provide the dog with regular exercise and socialization (people, locations, and only spayed and neutered dogs).
Our vet is the only vet the dog will see, unless there is an emergency and that is not an option.
Provide pictures and updates every month.
Schedule and pay for all vet appointments (other than those associated with breeding, which will be covered by us) and provide routine medical care appropriate for the breeding dog.
Continue to ensure the dog is compliant, crate trained, housebroken, leash trained, does not jump, mouth, or excessively bark. (The dog’s puppies’ safety relies on calm and focused behavior.)
Notify us of any planned vacations and change of address, phone, or email. (If you ever go out of town and we are available, we’d love to watch the dog!)