What is a Guardian Home?
A guardian home is a home who agrees to raise one of our future breeding dogs. This allows us to maintain breeding rights to breed the puppy once at breeding age but gives the puppy the opportunity to be raised in home with their forever family . You are responsible for typical costs of raising and routine care of the dog and I am responsible for all breeding expenses (health testing, stud fee, anything breeder feels is needed, etc) the dog comes back to the breeder to breed for a short time and again a week before due date until her litter is going to their new homes between 6- 8 weeks of age.
The cost involved varies to be a guardian but typically is very reasonable. The bonus to this is that you are getting the breeders top pick from the litter at a fraction of the cost. Contact me, if you are interested, with questions. Please be aware this program is not for everyone! It is very difficult to be without the love of the Golden Retriever in your home for 8 weeks once a year!
Once in awhile I need a Guardian for a stud, this is a shorter period of time without your pet, however it also means you only have anywhere from a few days to a weeks notice of when he will be needed to stud. Please inquire if this is something agreeable to you.