Thinking on being a Guardian Home?

Passionate4Pooches number one priority is placing our pups and dogs in a Loving Homes, whether that be as a pet or part of our Breeding Team.

WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN KENNELS NOR PUPPY MILLS.

We are always looking for special families who want to share the experience of caring for a breeding dog without the major time commitment it takes to raise a litter. Guardians are care-takers of our breeding dogs for the duration of their breeding years. We remain full owner of the dog and are able to use the dog in our breeding program and will sign over full ownership once the Guardianship contract is complete and the dog is spayed or neutered. This gives families an opportunity to own a high quality dog at a mere fraction of the price and it also allows our breeding program to remain personal while growing. It's an all-around great experience for the dog and the owners. Please ask us more about how Guardianship works!  

• If interested in one of our females you will be expected to give her up for 6 weeks during her puppy birthing stage to raise her pups. During this time you can come and visit her and we will keep you updated on her and her mommy progress.  We only usually breed a max of 2 times in odd circumstances up to 3. The Breeding will take place back to back on her 2nd and 3rd heat. All vet bills pertaining to breeding or our sole responsibility.
• If you are interested in a male you will be expected to give him up for an hour here and there as needed. He will not be allowed to be neutered until after the age of 5 years old.

THE BREEDERS RESPONSIBILITIES

1.   Provide Guardian with a healthy puppy.  
2.  Dietary guidelines and instructions for health care of the dog, including worming and  vaccination information, information on appropriate chew toys and other toys.  
3. Have contact with Guardian and Guardian dog. This can be through home visits or Facetime.  
4. Pay for neuter/spay at the completion of contract or when Breeder deems the dog to not be  needed or in a physical position to continue breeding.  
5.  Help Guardian choose a veterinarian to provide medical care to the dog.  
6. Training on recognizing when a female comes in heat and approximate dates when to expect. this.  
7. Support with training/dog care for Guardian Dog.  
8. Information on what to expect and how to care for a pregnant female.  
9. Pay for all veterinary expenses as related to breeding related costs. (Hip x-rays, genetic  testing, etc.)  
10. If the dog is female, Breeder will take possession of the dog at the appropriate time for  breeding and the dog will remain with the Breeder for approximately one week, then would be  returned to the Guardians for its gestation period (pregnancy). The Breeder will take  possession of the female dog up to one week prior to her due date and she will remain with the  Breeder until her puppies are whelped and weaned. (Up to 6 weeks.)  
11. If the dog is male, Breeder may take possession of the dog for breeding at any given time, for  multiple days at a time. (Most breeding’s will be done by artificial insemination.) Or, if  Breeder and Guardian are at a great distance, Guardian will be responsible for getting  Guardian Dog to vet. Breeder will pay for fees.  
12. Breeder will take the Guardian Dog back if for any reason the Guardian is no longer able to  keep Guardian Dog until the end of the Contract. No monies will be exchanged in the event of  Guardian returning Guardian Dog.   

  THE GUARDIANS RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Agree to vaccinate the Guardian dog in accordance with veterinary standards. (These costs will be covered by the Guardian.) These vaccinations include (for Guardian puppy): Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and at 3 months of age, Rabies, Kennel cough and Lyme. 
2. Guardian Dog (adult): Bordetella and Parainfluenza and regionally recommended vaccinations. In addition, heartworm, flea, tick and Lyme prevention should be an organic product (as per region). 
3. Agree to train the Guardian Dog to Breeder’s standards. 
4. At all times keep the Guardian Dog under close supervision and maintain them under physical control always for the duration of this Contract. 
5. Guardian assumes responsibility for all routine veterinary costs including heartworm/flea control, teeth cleaning and wellness exams. 
6. Breeder may show, photograph and have access to Guardian Dog for genetic testing, veterinarian visits and breeding. Guardian agrees to provide Breeder with such access upon request. 
7. All health records, information regarding lineage and any document pertaining to Guardian Dog will be available to both Breeder and Guardian. 
8. Agrees to report all non-routine veterinary visits to Breeder and deliver veterinary reports by either email or regular mail to Breeder. Non-routine veterinary visits include all visits excluding vaccinations, teeth cleaning or wellness checks. 
9. Shall communicate with Breeder each time Guardian Dog is in heat (female), beginning with the maiden heat and every heat thereafter for the duration of this Agreement. 
10. Heat is defined as swelling of the vulva and the first day a spot of blood is noticed. Guardian must keep the Guardian Dog away from all in-tact male dogs while she is in heat to prevent accidental breeding (female). Guardian must keep Guardian dog away from all females in heat (other than females’ breeder is working with) to keep from unwanted mating (males). 
11. Shall notify Breeder in advance of any changes of address or phone number so Breeder may maintain an accurate and current listing. If Guardian moves, they must get a consent in writing from Breeder 
12. Safely confine Guardian Dog by using a traditional fence, restraining the dog by using a leash whenever outside of the Guardian’s home/yard, especially during the female dog’s heat cycle and always with a male. Notwithstanding the above, once the dog has been trained to respond to voice commands off leash, retrieving for exercise will be permitted. A female may not be left outside in the yard of a Guardian home, or any home, during her heat cycle (heats last for approximately 3 weeks, no more than 2 times a year). At this time, a female may be left inside the home and away from all other dogs, or inside a secure crate or garage. 
13. Provide adequate exercise for the dog daily. 
14. Consult with Breeder at the first sign of illness or at the time of injury. 
15. Deliver Guardian Dog to Breeder or meet Breeder upon request with 24-hour notice for breeding purposes, testing, etc. 
16. Always keep dog well-groomed. No clipping is required for this breed.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE PLEASE CONTACT US