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Importance of Guardian HomesThanks for considering being a guardian home. Guardian homes allow me to further my breeding program without having too many dogs at my own home.
This allows the Guardian Dog to have his/her own forever family, but still allows me to be able to breed it. The dog is loved and cared for by the same family they will be living with after their breeding is over |
Dam & Stud Requirements
Requirements for Dams:
Requirements for Studs:
It does take a commitment and the willingness to be flexible, but I believe it is worth it. I only keep a dog to breed that will better my program and provide an improvement in some way. Therefore you will get a very solid dog.
Of course, there are requirements set forth in a contract (look below) that must be followed for obvious reasons. The value of one of these dogs can be up to and over $10,000. Therefore it is important for me to find just the right home.
The puppy/dog remains mine until the end of the breeding career and then become the Guardian Home’s dog forever! Age does vary depending on the gender and the dog.
I usually have a wait time prior to receiving your guardian puppy/dog.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for considering being a guardian home.
- Guardians must not have any other intact dogs for the entire duration of the guardian contract (spayed or neutered pets are fine).
- Guardians of females are required to alert me to when their girl is coming into season, and make her available to me for the breeding process. Approximately one week prior to whelping, the girl will come to my home for delivery and care of her pups. Once the pups are weaned (approx. 6 weeks) the female can come back to her guardian home.
- Female guardian dogs are usually under contract for 4 litters. I usually will breed them back to back so they may retire early, unless my vet recommends differently or timing doesn't work out for me (overlapping litters, etc).
- The contract may be extended if both the guardian and myself agree to it, or shortened if I decide no more litters are desired.
Requirements for Studs:
- Guardians of stud dogs, I will notify 24 hours prior to needing you to deliver the dog to me. I will possibly need the stud for a few hours or possibly up to a week. Also it requires everyone in the house to be aware of the importance of him not being around any other females that might not be spayed, friends and neighbors dogs, for example.
It does take a commitment and the willingness to be flexible, but I believe it is worth it. I only keep a dog to breed that will better my program and provide an improvement in some way. Therefore you will get a very solid dog.
Of course, there are requirements set forth in a contract (look below) that must be followed for obvious reasons. The value of one of these dogs can be up to and over $10,000. Therefore it is important for me to find just the right home.
The puppy/dog remains mine until the end of the breeding career and then become the Guardian Home’s dog forever! Age does vary depending on the gender and the dog.
I usually have a wait time prior to receiving your guardian puppy/dog.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for considering being a guardian home.
Sample Contract
1. Purpose of Contract:
The purpose of this contract is to define the terms and conditions of a guardianship between Cathy @cathysdoodlesandpoodles.com hereafter referred to as “Breeder," and ( ) hereafter referred to as “Guardian."
2. Agreement Participants:
This contract pertains to the above named dog ( ) born on ( ) hereafter referred to as "Dog," and is entered into on ( ) This contract is between the Breeder and the Guardian
3. Length of Contract:
The Dog will continue to be owned by the Breeder, Cathy Peterson @ cathysdoodlesandpoodles.com until the Dog reaches 6 years of age, or until the agreement is terminated by one of the parties in a way defined by this contract. The end date of this contract is ( ) The Dog will live with and be cared for by the Guardian in a manner defined by the terms of this contract during that time. Once the contract has ended, full ownership of the Dog will be transferred to the Guardian and the Breeder will pay to have the Dog spayed/neutered.
4. Breeder Obligations:
a. The Breeder is permitted to visit the Dog at the Guardian's home at any time.
b. The Breeder will approve all procedures, medications, and other medical advice that the Breeders veterinarian recommends.
c. The Breeder will pay to have the Dog spayed/neutered upon the fulfillment of this contract.
d. The Breeder will maintain immunizations and an annual well check while the dog is being used as a breeder.
Failure to meet these obligations can result in the Guardian terminating the guardianship contract, resulting in the return of the Dog to the Breeder.
5. Guardian Obligations:
a. The Guardian is responsible for properly maintaining, containing, training, and caring for the Dog using methods approved of by the Breeder. The Guardian agrees to keep the Dog on a leash or in a fenced yard at all times when outside of the Guardian's home.
b. The Guardian must follow the Breeder’s nutritional guidelines, exercise the Dog appropriately, pay for sick visits to the veterinarian, and pay for care and food related expenses. The Guardian will feed the food the Breeder requests
c. The Guardian must surrender the Dog to the Breeder whenever requested for occasions such as breeding, veterinary visits, and other purposes. The Guardian agrees to be workable as far as transportation.
d. The Guardian must inform the Breeder of any vacations and planned absences. Notifying Breeder prior to taking the dog out of town is very important. Any person caring for the Dog in the Guardian’s absence must be approved by the Breeder in advance.
e. The Guardian may not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures to be performed on the Dog without written consent of the Breeder.
f. The Guardian is responsible to insure that all persons residing in the Guardian's home understand and abide by the guardian contract.
g. The Guardian must agree to notify the Breeder if they plan on moving and ASAP of the new address. If the Guardian moves too far the Breeder will decide whether to retire the Dog or remove the Dog from the Guardian's care.
h. The Guardian must notify the Breeder before the Dog receives a haircut, so that the Breeder may take photos of the Dog if desired.
I. The Guardian must not allow the Dog to breed with any other dogs, ever!
J. The Guardian must notify the breeder as soon as The Dog comes into heat each cycle.
Failure to meet any of these obligations can result in the Dog being removed from the Guardian's home by the Breeder and termination of the guardianship agreement.
6. Illness, Injury, or Death of the Dog While in Guardian’s care:
The Guardian is responsible for seeking prompt and appropriate veterinary care in the event of injury or emergency illness of the Dog. If choices need to be made regarding type of treatment these choices must be presented to and made by the Breeder. The only exception is unless emergency treatment is required and the breeder is not available . The guardian home agrees to no negligence on their part. The guardian shall take the dog to the breeders vet if not an emergency.
Negligence is defined as:
a. Failure to contain or supervise the Dog in a responsible manner, either by way of leash or fence.
b. Leaving the Dog alone in a vehicle if the outdoor temperature is over 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
c. Failure to prevent the Dog from having access to toxic materials.
d. Failure to provide safe means of containment while the Dog is in a moving vehicle.
e. Leaving the Dog in the sole care of a person under the age of 14 years of age.
f. Failure to seek veterinary care if the Dog becomes sick. In this situation notify the breeder immediately.
7. Transfer of Ownership of Dog to Guardian:
At the time the Dog reached 6 years of age or at an earlier age if determined by the Breeder that conditions warrant it, the Dog will be spayed/neutered at the Breeders expense and full legal ownership of the Dog will be transferred to the Guardian.
8. Transfer of Ownership Based Upon Guardian Location:
If while under this contract the Guardian moves within 100 miles of the current location , this contract will still be enforced. If the Guardian moves outside of the 100-mile radius the Guardian may choose to either return the Dog to the Breeder, or agree to continue all of the obligations of this contract.
9. Return of the Dog:
The Guardian may return the Dog to the Breeder at ANY time and for any reason, and the guardianship agreement will be terminated.
10. Future Ownership of the Dog:
The Guardian may not adopt or sell the Dog to any other parties unless approved by the Breeder, even after the end date of the contract. At that time, all adoption fees or other monies earned for adoption must be surrendered to the Breeder.
11. Termination of Contract by Guardian:
If at any time the Guardian decides to end this contract, the Dog must be returned to the Breeder.
12. The Guardian must be workable, no actions to prevent breeding or lack of communication.
If the Breeder feels this is not a smooth working relationship the dog will be removed from Guardian, no questions asked.
This contract will remain in effect until ( ) unless terminated by either party, due to a reason set forth in the above contract. Upon completion of this contract, and with proof of neutering of the Dog, this contract will be terminated.
Indemnity: The Guardian Family agrees to indemnify and hold Cathy Peterson or Cathy’s Doodles and Poodles harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, cost, damages and expenses by reason of any damage property or injury or death to individuals allegedly caused by the Dog while in the possession of the Guardian Family.
Non-Defamation: All parties shall not, during the course of the agreement or anytime thereafter, directly or indirectly, in public or in private, in any manner or medium whatsoever, deprecate, impugn or otherwise make any comments, remarks or writings, or expressions that could be construed in any way to defame Breeder; Cathy Peterson, Cathy’s Doodles and Poodles or ( ) or any of either parties businesses, families or reputations. Nor shall the parties assist any other person, firm, or company in doing so.
The purpose of this contract is to define the terms and conditions of a guardianship between Cathy @cathysdoodlesandpoodles.com hereafter referred to as “Breeder," and ( ) hereafter referred to as “Guardian."
2. Agreement Participants:
This contract pertains to the above named dog ( ) born on ( ) hereafter referred to as "Dog," and is entered into on ( ) This contract is between the Breeder and the Guardian
3. Length of Contract:
The Dog will continue to be owned by the Breeder, Cathy Peterson @ cathysdoodlesandpoodles.com until the Dog reaches 6 years of age, or until the agreement is terminated by one of the parties in a way defined by this contract. The end date of this contract is ( ) The Dog will live with and be cared for by the Guardian in a manner defined by the terms of this contract during that time. Once the contract has ended, full ownership of the Dog will be transferred to the Guardian and the Breeder will pay to have the Dog spayed/neutered.
4. Breeder Obligations:
a. The Breeder is permitted to visit the Dog at the Guardian's home at any time.
b. The Breeder will approve all procedures, medications, and other medical advice that the Breeders veterinarian recommends.
c. The Breeder will pay to have the Dog spayed/neutered upon the fulfillment of this contract.
d. The Breeder will maintain immunizations and an annual well check while the dog is being used as a breeder.
Failure to meet these obligations can result in the Guardian terminating the guardianship contract, resulting in the return of the Dog to the Breeder.
5. Guardian Obligations:
a. The Guardian is responsible for properly maintaining, containing, training, and caring for the Dog using methods approved of by the Breeder. The Guardian agrees to keep the Dog on a leash or in a fenced yard at all times when outside of the Guardian's home.
b. The Guardian must follow the Breeder’s nutritional guidelines, exercise the Dog appropriately, pay for sick visits to the veterinarian, and pay for care and food related expenses. The Guardian will feed the food the Breeder requests
c. The Guardian must surrender the Dog to the Breeder whenever requested for occasions such as breeding, veterinary visits, and other purposes. The Guardian agrees to be workable as far as transportation.
d. The Guardian must inform the Breeder of any vacations and planned absences. Notifying Breeder prior to taking the dog out of town is very important. Any person caring for the Dog in the Guardian’s absence must be approved by the Breeder in advance.
e. The Guardian may not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures to be performed on the Dog without written consent of the Breeder.
f. The Guardian is responsible to insure that all persons residing in the Guardian's home understand and abide by the guardian contract.
g. The Guardian must agree to notify the Breeder if they plan on moving and ASAP of the new address. If the Guardian moves too far the Breeder will decide whether to retire the Dog or remove the Dog from the Guardian's care.
h. The Guardian must notify the Breeder before the Dog receives a haircut, so that the Breeder may take photos of the Dog if desired.
I. The Guardian must not allow the Dog to breed with any other dogs, ever!
J. The Guardian must notify the breeder as soon as The Dog comes into heat each cycle.
Failure to meet any of these obligations can result in the Dog being removed from the Guardian's home by the Breeder and termination of the guardianship agreement.
6. Illness, Injury, or Death of the Dog While in Guardian’s care:
The Guardian is responsible for seeking prompt and appropriate veterinary care in the event of injury or emergency illness of the Dog. If choices need to be made regarding type of treatment these choices must be presented to and made by the Breeder. The only exception is unless emergency treatment is required and the breeder is not available . The guardian home agrees to no negligence on their part. The guardian shall take the dog to the breeders vet if not an emergency.
Negligence is defined as:
a. Failure to contain or supervise the Dog in a responsible manner, either by way of leash or fence.
b. Leaving the Dog alone in a vehicle if the outdoor temperature is over 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
c. Failure to prevent the Dog from having access to toxic materials.
d. Failure to provide safe means of containment while the Dog is in a moving vehicle.
e. Leaving the Dog in the sole care of a person under the age of 14 years of age.
f. Failure to seek veterinary care if the Dog becomes sick. In this situation notify the breeder immediately.
7. Transfer of Ownership of Dog to Guardian:
At the time the Dog reached 6 years of age or at an earlier age if determined by the Breeder that conditions warrant it, the Dog will be spayed/neutered at the Breeders expense and full legal ownership of the Dog will be transferred to the Guardian.
8. Transfer of Ownership Based Upon Guardian Location:
If while under this contract the Guardian moves within 100 miles of the current location , this contract will still be enforced. If the Guardian moves outside of the 100-mile radius the Guardian may choose to either return the Dog to the Breeder, or agree to continue all of the obligations of this contract.
9. Return of the Dog:
The Guardian may return the Dog to the Breeder at ANY time and for any reason, and the guardianship agreement will be terminated.
10. Future Ownership of the Dog:
The Guardian may not adopt or sell the Dog to any other parties unless approved by the Breeder, even after the end date of the contract. At that time, all adoption fees or other monies earned for adoption must be surrendered to the Breeder.
11. Termination of Contract by Guardian:
If at any time the Guardian decides to end this contract, the Dog must be returned to the Breeder.
12. The Guardian must be workable, no actions to prevent breeding or lack of communication.
If the Breeder feels this is not a smooth working relationship the dog will be removed from Guardian, no questions asked.
This contract will remain in effect until ( ) unless terminated by either party, due to a reason set forth in the above contract. Upon completion of this contract, and with proof of neutering of the Dog, this contract will be terminated.
Indemnity: The Guardian Family agrees to indemnify and hold Cathy Peterson or Cathy’s Doodles and Poodles harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, losses, cost, damages and expenses by reason of any damage property or injury or death to individuals allegedly caused by the Dog while in the possession of the Guardian Family.
Non-Defamation: All parties shall not, during the course of the agreement or anytime thereafter, directly or indirectly, in public or in private, in any manner or medium whatsoever, deprecate, impugn or otherwise make any comments, remarks or writings, or expressions that could be construed in any way to defame Breeder; Cathy Peterson, Cathy’s Doodles and Poodles or ( ) or any of either parties businesses, families or reputations. Nor shall the parties assist any other person, firm, or company in doing so.
