Our Guardian Home Program

 The Guardian Home is responsible for providing day-to-day care, training, and socialization to the puppy. They are expected to treat them as their own, because in fact they are! The dog lives as a cherished member of the family in the Guardian Home.

Breeding Periods: Periodically, when it's time for the  dog to contribute to the gene pool by either siring or birthing a litter, the dog will temporarily return to us for breeding and birth if it is female, or for sperm collection or mating if it is a male. Females need to whelp in our home so that we can raise the pups in our program. This ensures our responsible breeding practices and helps maintain the health of the dog, puppies, and preservation program.

 As part of our Guardian Program, we take full responsibility for all veterinary costs associated with breeding and whelping. However, as a Guardian Home Family, you will be responsible for the general routine veterinary care and overall wellness of the Guardian puppy or dog placed with you. This includes providing annual vaccines, monthly heartworm prevention, flea/tick prevention, as well as handling training, exercising, and socializing. 

 In the Guardian Program, we will need the female to return to us for the whelping process. We understand that this is a sacrifice for our guardian homes because this period lasts approximately 9 weeks. We begin caring for our puppies from the moment they are born, ensuring the mother receives professional care. As a result, we exclusively raise and nurture our puppies in the comfort of our home.

The number of litters a female dog has is typically limited to ensure her well-being and prevent overbreeding. Our veterinarian determines this based on the dog's age, health, and other factors to ensure she remains healthy and happy throughout her breeding career. This number could be as small as 1 litter or up to 4. We always prioritize our girl's health and will never compromise it by breeding. 

 We have opportunities for both male and female Guardian homes although the requirements for breeding do vary between male and female Guardian dogs. The majority of Guardian home opportunities near us are available for female guardians, while male guardian pups could be placed anywhere in the United States if the right home was available to match with a male breeding potential puppy. 

In our breeding program, we begin breeding our dogs after they reach 2 years of age, provided they pass all necessary health testing. The health and well-being of our breeding dogs are essential, and we ensure that they are physically and emotionally mature before considering them for breeding. Thorough health testing is conducted to ensure that our breeding dogs do not pass on any hereditary health issues to their offspring.

 Once the breeding dog's career is over and they have completed all the planned litters, ownership is permanently transferred to the Guardian Home. This transfer occurs after the breeding dog is spayed or neutered, ensuring that they can continue to live a happy and healthy life as a beloved family companion. Females often graduate a bit sooner, around 4-5 years, while a male dog might still be used at age 6-8 years.