Our Guardian Program
What does that mean? Let me explain below.
What It Takes To Be A Guardian Home
What are Guardian Homes?
Guardian Homes are a way where we can ensure that our breeding dogs get all of the love and one on one attention that they deserve. In a Guardian Home, it ensures that all breeding dogs stays with one family for their whole lives, even when retired. And bonus, the Guardian Home will get the best dog at no cost. This is also a partnership between the Stonegate Labradoodles and the Guardian Home. We do not believe in kennels or sheds for our breeding dogs. We are a home based breeder who believes that our breeding dogs belongs in a family home. Guardian Homes also provides a lot more stability for Guardian Dogs without the worry and stress of being rehomed.
What Is Required of a Guardian Dog?
- Must Pass All Genetic Testing
- Must Pass All OFA Requirements
- Approx. 3-4 Litters For Females
- Spayed By 5 Years Old For Females
- Neutered By 8 Years Old For Males
To Be Approved For A Guardian Home, You Must:
- Live Within 1 Hour Of Highland, NY
- Own Your Own Home
- Complete Training Classes
- Allow Us Access As Needed For Photos, Breeding, Tests, etc
Why Be A Guardian Home?
- You are able to get the Pick of the Litter puppy at no cost.
- You will be able to get a puppy with the best qualities that will help keep improving the Australian Labradoodle breed.
- We will whelp and raise all litters in our home. That means you get to see your dog's puppies without paying for a thing or having to do the work.
- With your help, we can ensure that other families will also get a wonderful dog like yours.
We Pay For All Breeding Related Costs
- We pay for all breeding and ofa/genetic testing costs.
- All breeding, whelping, and raising puppies' expenses are ours.
- Once they are retired, they are fixed at no cost to you.
- After being fixed, we sign over the full ownership to you. The dog will be yours forever.
You Only Pay For All Regular Costs
- Pet Food
- Vaccinations
- Heartworm Medication
- Flea/Tick Medication
- Pet Insurance
- Training Classes
Requirements Of A Guardian Home
- Must socialize the Guardian Dog
- Must keep the Guardian Dog's coat maintained and regularly groomed
- Keep the Guardian Dog's vaccinations up to date
- Keep the Guardian Dog's heartworm as well as flea/tick medications up to date
- Have the Guardian Dog covered by pet insurance
- Feed the Guardian Dog the brand we recommend
- Must complete at least basic obedience classes with the Guardian Dog
- Must keep us updated with the Guardian Dog's progress, including sending photos