Our Guardian
Home Program

As reputable and responsible breeders, we care about the well being of our animals first and foremost. In order for us to give our dogs the best possible life while also being a part of a breeding program, it is important for us to limit how many dogs we keep at our home. To be a good breeder of quality dogs, however, we also must keep, evaluate, and continuously add quality bloodlines to our breeding program. We like to keep a few of our pick puppies to monitor their growth and development. Some will eventually fit into our breeding program, but as we only breed the best, some also will not make the cut. We prefer to place these pick puppies in guardian homes. A poodle/doodle needs to be a part of the family to develop their full potential. That is why we have a guardian program. The guardian home program is an excellent deal for the dog, it's a good deal for the guardian parents, and it's a good deal for producing an exceptional poodle/doodle breeding program. It's one of those "win - win" situations for everyone involved. The family receives a quality, health tested and top pick dog. We are able to improve the breed by using only best in health, temperament and confirmation in our breeding program. The reason we initiated our guardian program is so all our dogs live in a home as a spoiled pet and gets lots of attention. We are giving the dog to the guardian family to raise and love and keep as a member of their family forever. This program allows local families an opportunity to own one of the best Saints/Poodles/Doodles available for a fraction of the adoption fee. 

As the guardian home puppy grows up, we closely monitor the temperament, drive, and health. If the dog is exceptional and a great ambassador of the breed in all aspects, he/she will be used in our breeding program. Before any dog is bred all genetic testing will be performed as well as going to a reproductive specialist vet to be cleared for future reproduction. If the dog does not pass all genetic testing and is not deemed healthy enough to carry litters by the repro vet, she will be spayed at the expense of the breeder and all ownership paperwork will be transferred to the guardian at that time. If she passes all testing and is cleared for reproduction her breeding career will begin on or after her second heat. She will be evaluated after every litter by the repro vet and both timing of breedings and length of breeding career will be at the breeder's discretion upon the professional opinion of the repro vet. 

Females are generally in guardianship until the end of her 6th year of age or until completion of 4th litter. After the 6th year of age or completion of 4th litter (whichever comes first), breeders will pay to have the dog fixed and all ownership papers will be signed over to the guardian family forever. Males are in guardianship until they turn 8 years of age. At 8 years of age, breeders will have male neutered and all ownership papers will be signed over to guardian parents forever. General life expectancy of a well bred and cared for poodle or doodle is around 14 years but can live up to 18 years with lots of love and care.

As an added thank you to our wonderful guardians we give $500 per litter that their females has. We thank all of our guardian homes for loving and supporting our program.