We offer Military/First Responder Discounts as well as Return Client Discounts
We offer Military/First Responder Discounts as well as Return Client Discounts
We want to give our breeding dogs the best life possible. In order to do that, we need to place some of our dogs in "Guardian" homes. This provides each and every one of our breeding dogs a home where they are a cherished family member. We need to be able to add more quality blood-lines to our breeding program and Guardian Homes allow us to do that while still taking care of our dogs and they each get the love and attention they deserve.
As a Guardian Home, you get a pick of the litter pup free of charge and you become that puppy’s forever home. Summer Sun Doodles has breeding rights of the dog. For females, this starts at sexual maturity and ends once the female has given birth to 4/5 litters. Male dog contracts tend to be longer and they are bred on an as needed basis.
Once the dog passes its health testing, Summer Sun Doodles decides when the dog will be bred and to who. Females stay with their Guardian Family during pregnancy and then she is brought to us a few days before her due date (normally around day 50) to deliver and raise her puppies. Once the puppies are weaned, which is typically when pups are around 6-8 weeks of age, the female can be picked up by her Guardian Family. When the dog has completed his/her breeding obligations, we pay for the spay/neuter and release ownership of the dog to you so that he/she can return home to enjoy the wonderful life that you have provided for him/her. If for some reason we decide not use the Guardian Dog in our program, the Guardian Family will be responsible for spay/neuter and they will remain your family pet.
There are many things that Guardian Families need to consider. Guardians of females have to deal with several heat cycles and keeping their girl protected from unwanted males. Guardians of females will also have to be comfortable being away from their dog for an extended period of time (normally around 2-3 months each litter). The Guardian Family will need to learn the signs of a heat cycle and be willing to communicate, cooperate and coordinate with us to ensure a successful breeding. Male dogs can only mate with approved females, so the Guardian Home is responsible for keeping the male away from intact female dogs. Guardians of intact males will need to consider the importance of keeping him properly contained to prevent unwanted litters.
We view our Guardian Home Program as a true “win-win” situation. Our Guardian Families receive a “pick of the litter” quality puppy free of charge in return for working with Summer Sun Doodles during the breeding years of the dog, and we have the satisfaction of knowing that our breeding dogs are living life as cherished family members.
While the dog is in our breeding program, Summer Sun Doodles pays for all breeding-related expenses. Guardian Homes are responsible for all typical pet expenses and maintenance including grooming by a professional, dog food, pet-related vet visits, parasite prevention, training, etc.
TO QUALIFY FOR OUR GUARDIAN HOME PROGRAM, YOU MUST:
*If you are interested in becoming a guardian home for Summer Sun Doodles and meet all of the above qualifications, please send us an email at contact@summersundoodles.com, subject line Guardian Home Applicant or click the link below to fill out an application.
Guardian Home Contract (pdf)
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