* See the Available Puppies page for any puppies available to guardian homes !

GUARDIAN HOMES

Placing puppies in guardian homes is an idea I came up with a while back when I started working full time and realized my dogs would be happier with a family who makes them the center of their attention. It also allows the puppy to create a bond early on with the family that will eventually become the dog’s permanent family.

I try my best to place my puppies in homes where they won’t be alone for hours and hours at a time, however I do understand that working full time is a reality for a lot of families out there and while I will in all honesty, prioritize a family interested in becoming a guardian home that does not have such a hefty schedule, I won’t deny the full-time working family per say. I myself have a full time job and a family pet.

Low Cost

Becoming a guardian home for one of our puppies or adults, allows you to acquire a dog at a lower cost than if you were buying it the old-fashioned way.

When you are taking in a dog as a guardian, the dog in question is one that I have decided to keep back to breed as I believe they will turn out to be breeding/show quality, so you’re getting the best of the best !

All you pay for is regular vet care, such as vaccinations and dewormer, regular checkups, food, bedding, toys, etc., sterilization and a teeth cleaning when the time comes, which are all costs you would incur when buying a dog anyway. Any pregnancy related costs are at our expense.

Conditions

The new guardian takes their dog home as soon as they are ready, without payment but ownership is not transferred until the dog is done breeding and has been spayed or neutered.

If at any point during the guardian home agreement, the family changes its mind and no longer wants the dog, I simply take it back and there are no other obligations to fulfill.

If at any point the guardian needs to have the dog boarded such as in the event of vacations, going away on business, etc., the dog is always free to stay with us at no charge during the foster agreement but regular low fee boarding will apply once the guardian agreement is over and ownership has been transferred.

Shared Custody

A guardian home will need to live preferably within an hour’s driving distance from our location to facilitate traveling the dog, which is the guardian family’s responsibility.

The dog is with us 5 months a year and with it’s guardian 7 months a year in the case of a female. She is brought to us during 1 week for breeding and comes back 8 weeks later (1 week prior to whelping) for another 9 weeks to have and raise her puppies.

This is done twice in a year, based on a female usually going into heat every 6 months.

The agreement for becoming a guardian family for a male is a little different. The best way to get all the details, for either males or females, is by reading the contracts below which stipulate the terms and agreements applicable.

CONTRACTS

For more detailed information on how guardian homes work, have a look at our contract below and if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re interested in becoming a guardian home !

Pombrazen White & Wolf Pomeranians