In an effort to expand our breeding program while ensuring all of our breeding dogs live happy, healthy, and pampered lives, we have a Guardian Program. This program allows us to avoid the use of kennels and allows our breeding dogs a normal family life.
Benefits:
Our guardian homes receive the very best that we have to offer in a doodle. We are very selective with our breeding dogs and choose them based on the best qualities of the breed, with temperament and health as first priorities. Another benefit of being a guardian is cost. Puppies placed through the guardian program have a cost of $500 vs. retail cost. Guardians will also receive compensation for each viable litter. Our guardian families get to enjoy the excitement of being a part of our breeding program and seeing the offspring of their beloved pets placed with their own forever families across the country.
Guardian Program
How our program works:
As a Guardian, you receive a “Pick of the Pack” puppy. Sometimes this puppy will come from our dogs and sometimes it will come from another select breeder.
Summertime Doodles will pay for all health expenses related to the breeding of your dog. This includes, but is not limited to: genetic testing, joint testing, eye tests, and pre/postnatal care. The guardian family pays for all other routine health care, including food, supplements, and vaccinations.
Female guardian dogs will come stay with us shortly before whelping and will stay until the puppies are weaned (approximately 7 weeks). There will be a specific guardian contract for each guardian family so that both you and Summertime Doodles know their responsibilities.
Male guardian dogs will come to us as needed for stud service. Notice will always be given, although sometimes we need the stud on short notice. Guardians must be flexible.
Lastly, the guardian families of female dogs will be compensated $500 per litter. The guardian families of male studs will receive $100 per litter.
Required Qualifications of a Guardian Home:
Own their home
Provide a safe and healthy environment for the dog
Have only spayed or neutered dogs in their home
Have a fully fence yard or containment area
Provide regular veterinary care (i.e. vaccinations, checkups, etc.)
Be available to transport the puppy for various appointments
Be willing to crate and house train the puppy
Be prepared to have your own vet listed as a reference
Be willing to train your puppy (or have trained by a professional)
Be willing to socialize the puppy.