In order to give our dogs the very best life possible, it is important to limit how many dogs we personally keep and house, we understand in order to breed the highest quality dogs which is our MAIN GOAL, we also needed to keep, evaluate, and add quality bloodlines to our breeding program. We do this through Guardianships.

Guardianships enable dogs participating in our program to live one-on-one with a family while they are participating in our program. You will providing the puppy with the attention and living environment conducive to creating an exceptional pet and allowing us to continue our breeding program. 

They are loved and cared for by the same family they will be living with when they retire, this is a FOREVER home and a lifetime commitment.   

We are trusting you with our breeding dog in the best humane environments, we have to be sure we are a great match for each other. Guardian Homes are a great opportunity for the right family willing to fully take on the responsibility.

Requirements

-You have to have great communication with us and allow us to see our dog when we deem necessary, with proper notice, through the duration of the contract. 

-Live within the State of Washington 

-Notify us immediately when your female dog comes in heat. 

-Routine vet care (we pay for breeding related expenses, but you are responsible for routine care). 

-Ensure your pet is well socialized and attend puppy obedience classes, if you choose not to go through us. 

-Ensure our female isn’t around intact males during her cycle. For males, ensure he never breeds to a female, unless it’s an approved breeding/timing by us. 

-If you need to relocate outside of the Washington State, you must let us know as soon as possible so we can make fair arrangements, on a case by case basis and according to our written agreement. 

-Must have a fenced yard, adequate kennel area (10x10 welded wire is best), or a area for your pet to have adequate exercise.   

-Dog must be raised in home with the family. 

-This is not a fly by night relationship, you must understand that we will be in constant contact with you. We have many picnics and interaction together as a Kennel Club Family. 

-Maintain our set standard of care and diet.  

- Sign the contract

Terms

Ownership

We own females until they have successfully had 3 litters. A birth is considered a full litter if at least 3 puppies are born.

We own the males to a certain age.

The health of the pet is our number one priority. Once the terms are met, each pet will be spay/neuter and we will transfer full ownership to you as their forever owner and home.

Births

Your dog will come to us for a week for breeding and then back to you. Your female dog will then come live with us at one week before her due date and until the puppies are weaned at about 6 weeks (but will live with you during her pregnancy). We will allow visits that are scheduled and agreed upon. Males will not need to leave you for extended periods. 

You must be available for us to take your dog for breeding related testing (scheduled in advance) and breeding and for females you will have to endure a few heat cycles and keep her away from male dogs during this time.

Perks 

• You will receive first picks of the litter puppy for top breeding at a reduced price.   
• You get to keep one puppy per 3 born, upon finishing our breeding education program.
• We pay for all breeding related expenses (health testing, stud fees, whelping costs, puppy raising costs) and make all arrangements, including travel. 

If you are interested in being a potential guardian home, please contact us. 

If we as breeders, pet lovers, and animal advocates truly reject the idea of puppy mills, then to our knowledge there is no better way than the guardian home program to help reputable breeders like us continue to breed dogs in a humane and loving environment and out of cages so in order to continue to produce HAPPY and HEALTHY puppies for families who are looking for forever companions.  

Occasionally a puppy we have chosen to participate in our program ends up not being a fit for our breeding/show program. When this happens said puppy will be released from their obligation, spayed/neutered and become a permanent member of the guardians home.