Guardian Home Dogs
We pride ourselves in breeding amazing personalities to produce the happiest puppies. By offering a guardian home option it enables a high quality puppy/dog to be raised in a family environment while still being retained as a breeding dog. It is a win-win for both parties. After the dog "retires" you will spay/neuter and they are 100% yours.
Guardian home is a term for someone who agrees to take one of our older pups or adult dogs on a co-ownership basis with the understanding that we will do continued breeding and / or show/competition with them. We firmly believe that dogs should live in a family environment and not a commercial kennel setting.
We provide vetting stipend yearly. We cover the costs for dog shows, Good Canine Citizen evaluations, trick/agility/competition events, and more! We offer full breeder support and you will have a community to share this adventure with. You will be able to visit your Guardian Home dog and their litter when they stay with us (this is subject to change based on the schedule and workload)!!!
We are very selective of where our dogs go as they are very special to us.
Here are a few requirements:
Must be an adult to apply
Must live in Florida (girl radius is most areas of florida, boy radius is 90 minutes from our location)
Stable and safe household, good communication among the family
0-2 current dogs, non aggressive breeds, and all spayed/neutered
NO SMOKERS NO DRUGS NO EXCEPTIONS
No criminal history
Have a vehicle
Excellent English communication skills
Great communicator via phone, email, text, video chat
Willingness to join our family as we will have to get to know each other well
Commitment to continue with basic command training, crate training, and exercise
Sign a guardianship agreement which is a legally binding contract
Do a 2 week trial period (applies to older dog only) to make sure it is a good fit
There is a $200 admin fee if you are matched and contractually agree to being a guardian home
Currently Eligible:
see below
Mr. Panda Bear
ADULT DOG
red and white 20lb little aussie
2.5 years old, advanced breeding testing complete, dog shows complete
radius is open from tampa to jacksonville
fenced in back yard is a must
low energy easy going household
Panda would do best with a small family, empty nester, and low energy household. He is very very laid back. He needs an environment that matches his persona. We would prefer a family that has an adult who is home part or most of the day. I think our dogs thrive with a human connection.
This boy gets tummy rubs every single night. He is very affectionate. He plays well among other medium to small dogs and is dog park friendly. He loves to chase the ball and we insist you have a fenced in back yard. He is crate, leash, and potty trained. He is low noise level. Panda is a bit human like and you can tell when he is happy vs. unsettled. He really loves playing fetch and getting affection. I think this is key to his happiness.
This boy has won our heart to the moon and back. We will be very picky where he goes and don't mind if he stays as a permanent resident. He is an easy keeper.
ADULT DOG
red and white 20lb little aussie
2.5 years old, advanced breeding testing complete, dog shows complete
radius is open from tampa to jacksonville
fenced in back yard is a must
low energy easy going household
Panda would do best with a small family, empty nester, and low energy household. He is very very laid back. He needs an environment that matches his persona. We would prefer a family that has an adult who is home part or most of the day. I think our dogs thrive with a human connection.
This boy gets tummy rubs every single night. He is very affectionate. He plays well among other medium to small dogs and is dog park friendly. He loves to chase the ball and we insist you have a fenced in back yard. He is crate, leash, and potty trained. He is low noise level. Panda is a bit human like and you can tell when he is happy vs. unsettled. He really loves playing fetch and getting affection. I think this is key to his happiness.
This boy has won our heart to the moon and back. We will be very picky where he goes and don't mind if he stays as a permanent resident. He is an easy keeper.
Mystic!
blue merle baby puppy above
minimal white with the "Tiger Face" look
this baby is coming to us from Missouri and we are going to be placing her into a Guardian Home
She should be mini aussie size with proper amounts of energy, spunk, and love
She is coming to us early December 2021 and can go into her new family right away
GUARDIAN HOME ONLY
This puppy is NOT FOR SALE
blue merle baby puppy above
minimal white with the "Tiger Face" look
this baby is coming to us from Missouri and we are going to be placing her into a Guardian Home
She should be mini aussie size with proper amounts of energy, spunk, and love
She is coming to us early December 2021 and can go into her new family right away
GUARDIAN HOME ONLY
This puppy is NOT FOR SALE
WE ARE LOOKING!!!!
We are looking for a Guardian Home interested in an upcoming puppy such as:
black or red tri female mini aussie
minimal white red tri boy blue eyes (this is our only need for a little aussie boy right now)
merle females always welcomed
we would love to find a guardian for a mini or toy poodle stud
we are also integrating pomskies and would love to add a female pomsky guardian into our team!
black or red tri female mini aussie
minimal white red tri boy blue eyes (this is our only need for a little aussie boy right now)
merle females always welcomed
we would love to find a guardian for a mini or toy poodle stud
we are also integrating pomskies and would love to add a female pomsky guardian into our team!
Here are some common FAQ from prospective Guardian Homes
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Q - How far do I have to live from you?
A - Girl Guardian Homes must be within a 6 hour drive. Boy Guardian Homes within 1 hour drive. There may be exceptions to this. The Guardian Home is responsible for transport for their Guardian Dog
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Q - Is there a cost for being a Guardian Home?
A - Yes, there is an application fee to start the screening process. There is also a $200 admin fee (subject to change) once you are ready to commit. If it has been more than one month since your application and you have not commited, please submit another application.
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Q - When you do breed the female for the first time?
A - In most cases it is around age 2, and after temperament evaluations, advanced breeding evals and titles are complete.
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Q - When do males start breeding?
A - After 12 months with preliminary testing, confirmation events, and temperment evaluations are complete. On average we start boys around 18 months
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Q - What happens when the dog is done breeding?
A - The goal is to have the dog retire with your family. All dogs are under contract so eligibility must be met for retirement. There is NO ADDITIONAL FEE to have a dog retire with your family as long as eligibility has been met.
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Q - What happens if I become a Guardian Home and then I have change of heart? Can I buy the dog off of you?
A - NO and please take this very seriously as a commitment to us. We do not have a "buy out" option at this time. If you have a change of heart or circumstances, we require a 45 day notice on when you will be returning the dog to us permanently. These dogs are part of the team and under contract.
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Q- What happens if the dog does not meet your expectations/gold standards as a breeding prospect?
A - We reserve the right to release a dog form the prospect of breeding without explanation and require a spay/neuter. The Guardian Home always has first right to accept the dog as a sterilized pet in this case.
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Q - Do you have a list of Guardian Homes that we can talk to about the program?
A - Yes - we have MANY Guardian Homes that would be happy to share their experience
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Q - Can I request a particular dog color or size?
A - Yes we often accommodate Guardian Homes preference. Temperament, health and quality will prioritize the aesthetics of a dog. Ultimately the dog we pick for you is our responsibility but we really do try to match you for your dream dog. Some Guardian Homes wait 6+ months to be matched.
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Q - How far do I have to live from you?
A - Girl Guardian Homes must be within a 6 hour drive. Boy Guardian Homes within 1 hour drive. There may be exceptions to this. The Guardian Home is responsible for transport for their Guardian Dog
.
Q - Is there a cost for being a Guardian Home?
A - Yes, there is an application fee to start the screening process. There is also a $200 admin fee (subject to change) once you are ready to commit. If it has been more than one month since your application and you have not commited, please submit another application.
.
Q - When you do breed the female for the first time?
A - In most cases it is around age 2, and after temperament evaluations, advanced breeding evals and titles are complete.
.
Q - When do males start breeding?
A - After 12 months with preliminary testing, confirmation events, and temperment evaluations are complete. On average we start boys around 18 months
.
Q - What happens when the dog is done breeding?
A - The goal is to have the dog retire with your family. All dogs are under contract so eligibility must be met for retirement. There is NO ADDITIONAL FEE to have a dog retire with your family as long as eligibility has been met.
.
Q - What happens if I become a Guardian Home and then I have change of heart? Can I buy the dog off of you?
A - NO and please take this very seriously as a commitment to us. We do not have a "buy out" option at this time. If you have a change of heart or circumstances, we require a 45 day notice on when you will be returning the dog to us permanently. These dogs are part of the team and under contract.
.
Q- What happens if the dog does not meet your expectations/gold standards as a breeding prospect?
A - We reserve the right to release a dog form the prospect of breeding without explanation and require a spay/neuter. The Guardian Home always has first right to accept the dog as a sterilized pet in this case.
.
Q - Do you have a list of Guardian Homes that we can talk to about the program?
A - Yes - we have MANY Guardian Homes that would be happy to share their experience
.
Q - Can I request a particular dog color or size?
A - Yes we often accommodate Guardian Homes preference. Temperament, health and quality will prioritize the aesthetics of a dog. Ultimately the dog we pick for you is our responsibility but we really do try to match you for your dream dog. Some Guardian Homes wait 6+ months to be matched.