Become a Guardian

In order to ensure that our dogs have the best lives, a Guardian Program suits us best. This way, the dog has the best of both worlds. The dog gets a forever family and still be able to help Stonegate Labradoodles improve the breed. The best love comes from a dog, so why not help other families like yours to have a properly bred dog?

I do not believe in outdoor kennels or the kind of breeding operation where you breed them then get rid of them when they aren't of use anymore. With the Guardian Program, I can ensure that they already have the perfect family from the start and have all of the attention and love they could need. The Stonegate Labradoodles deserves the best!

And when they are retired, they aren't going anywhere else! They get to stay with their family. That to me is the best way to treat our breeding dogs. They are not products, but living, breathing living beings who deserves everything to make it happy, safe and healthy.

Local families will be able to have the "pick of the litter" for a fraction of the cost that came from a line that is completely health tested. And there will be an agreement with the local families that Stonegate Labradoodles will hold breeding rights for a certain amount of time. When the dog is retired from their breeding career, they are released and the ownership is transferred to the Guardian Family. The dog gets to stay with their families forever and be loved as the amazing dog they are.

This way, a Guardian Home will be able to have a puppy with the best temperament, structure, and health while helping Stonegate Labradoodles better the breed. The local families will have the knowledge that their amazing dog has sent its own bundles of love to other families to enrich their lives.

To Sum It Up:

*The local families get to have the "Pick of the Litter" for $1000 which is refunded once it starts its breeding career and successfully produces a litter.

*We pay for all of the vaccinations and flea/tick as well as heartworm medication.

*The dogs will need to return to Stonegate Labradoodles every year for health testing to make sure they are still breeding material.

*Once bred, she will have to come back the week before the puppies are whelped. Then she stays for an additional eight weeks before being returned to the Guardian Family.

*We retire our females at 5 and our males at 8. We will pay for their spaying or neutering and they will become a permanent part of their Guardian Family forever. 

*If the dog ends up infertile or did not pass its health testing, no further compensation will be made since the dog was already deeply discounted. We will have the dog fixed and then the ownership will be transferred to the Guardian Family right away.

The Qualifications To Be A Guardian Home:

1. Live within a hour from Highland of New York. Exceptions can be made, just contact us.
2. Own your own home.
3. Be willing to transport the dog to Stonegate Labradoodles when we need it for breeding and health testing purposes.
4. Be able to provide a safe outdoor environment. You must have a fenced yard or a way to keep it contained or be able to walk the dog on a leash.
5. Be able to have a schedule that makes sure the puppy is not left alone for many hours.
6. Keep the dog as an indoor dog. Stonegate Labradoodles does not allow them to be left outside 24/7 in an outside kennel or on a tether.
7. Be able to pay for all of the normal maintenance costs such as grooming, food, etc. Stonegate Labradoodles will pay for all of the breeding costs as well as vaccinations and flea/tick medications.
8. Be willing to follow Stonegate Labradoodles' requirements when it comes to giving vaccines and flea/tick & heartworm medication, even grooming, as well as any other medical treatment it might need.
9. Be able to provide basic obedience training. It's important that you train and socialize the dog to be a happy, confident dog. If necessary, use a trainer of our choosing.
10. Be willing to let Stonegate Labradoodles visit with the dog occasionally or have the dog visit us occasionally, so they get used to us and be familiar with us, for breeding and health testing purposes.
11. Be aware that during its breeding career the dog is owned by Stonegate Labradoodles, therefore be bred by only us. You cannot use the dog for your own breeding purposes.
12. Be able to allow Stonegate Labradoodles access to the dog anytime we need the dog for breeding and health testing purposes.
13. Be able to maintain regular grooming. This does not include the professional grooming, but also daily coat maintenance. The dog will need to be brushed and combed a few times a week.
14. Be able to give Stonegate Labradoodles photos and updates on the dog every month to update our website. Open communication is essential for us.
15. Understand that females will be retired at age 5 and be spayed by Stonegate Labradoodles. Males will be retired at age 8 and be neutered by Stonegate Labradoodles.
16. Once retired, the dog remains with you for life and be solely owned by you. 

If interested, send us a message at Hello@stonegatelabradoodles.com