Guardian Homes -
What it's all about
(available dogs for
guardian at bottom of page)
When it comes to retirement, our dogs typically are fostered by guardian homes for few years before retirement. It gives us a chance to be sure the placement is a good fit before they are done breeding at 5-6 years old.
We have lovely breeding dogs ready to be placed with the right family. Dogs return to us when needed to be bred as they are still active in our ***breeding program***.
They will be living with the right family to enjoy as their own with a few conditions. The dog is gifted to the guardian family at no cost when retiring, with the understanding that if they cannot continue with the dog after retirement the dog returns to Lakewood Ranch to find a new home.
Becoming a Guardian family
Some people call it a Foster Home for a breeding dog-
but we feel guardian is a better term as it is a permanent placement.
The adoption fee is waived. And hotel fees are waived while the dog is in the program.
How the program works
In a Guardian Family arrangement, the family provides a loving home for an intact breeding prospect, that will become an active part of our breeding program. To recognize the commitment this requires, the adoption fee is waived. Guardian Families must live within a reasonable distance of Lindsay ON and be prepared to work closely with us. You will be driving to the ranch occasionally to drop the girl off for a few day visit.
For Guardian Families
For the first 5 to 6 years it is a foster guardian role for the dog – you are the emotional owner and we are the legal owner. This requires you to provide a loving home for the dog and commit to providing high quality Veterinary care, feeding the specified food; free fed (grazing) diet, training it in basic commands, providing sufficient physical and mental stimulation, and making it available to us for health testing and breeding purposes. A guardianship contract will be prepared that clearly outlines each party’s responsibilities and commitments.
We name the guardian dogs before leaving. Names are not changeable.
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