Being a Guardian Family is a wonderful way to have a top-quality dog as a family companion while supporting our breeding program. These dogs are forever family pets, loved and cared for in a home environment, while we retain breeding rights.
We believe every dog deserves a loving, forever family. Unlike kennel-raised dogs, dogs in our Guardian Home program get socialization, attention, and a real family life, which helps them become well-balanced, happy companions. This program benefits everyone—the dog, the family, and our breeding program.
How It Works
Guardian Families must:
We are excited to share that we will have two sweet females joining our Guardian Home program in Spring 2026!
If your family meets the requirements and your heart feels a connection, this could be your chance to share a lifetime of love with a truly special dog.
We believe every dog deserves a loving, forever family. Unlike kennel-raised dogs, dogs in our Guardian Home program get socialization, attention, and a real family life, which helps them become well-balanced, happy companions. This program benefits everyone—the dog, the family, and our breeding program.
How It Works
- Puppies are whelped at our home; mama stays with us until pups are weaned.
- Females may remain in the program up to 5 years (no more than 4 litters), males up to 9 years.
- We cover all breeding-related expenses.
- At the end of their program, dogs are spayed/neutered, and AKC papers are released to you.
- Your dog is your family pet—cuddles, adventures, and everyday life are theirs to enjoy!
Guardian Families must:
- Feed an approved food, agreed upon by breeder and guardian.
- Provide regular veterinary care (no elective vet visits or medications without breeder approval, except wellness exams and vaccines).
- Give Heartgard for heartworm prevention only—no oral flea and tick medications.
- Provide proper exercise and training (avoid excessive exercise or jumping to protect joint health), including crate training and breed-specific grooming.
- Ensure puppies are well-socialized.
- Notify breeder immediately at first sign of heat so cycles can be tracked.
- Females are not bred until 2 years old and fully genetic/health tested.
- Location: Within 2 hours of Montrose, MI for females; within 30 minutes for males.
- Housing: No apartments; must have a fully fenced yard or underground fence.
- Families must provide love, care, socialization, veterinary care, exercise, training, and agreed-upon nutrition.
We are excited to share that we will have two sweet females joining our Guardian Home program in Spring 2026!
If your family meets the requirements and your heart feels a connection, this could be your chance to share a lifetime of love with a truly special dog.
