Our Guardian Program

What is the Guardian Program?

The Guardian Program allows our breeding dogs to be in the loving care of guardian homes. The Guardian Program exists to match one of our “pick-of-the-litter puppies” to an approved furever family while the breeding rights are retained by Crossfield Doodles for a designated amount of time. Guardian homes allow a dog to live a happy, full life with a family while still giving Crossfield Doodles an amazing line of beautiful classy companion puppies.

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What are the benefits of being a Guardian Home to a Crossfield Doodle?

You are the Guardian home of an amazing doodle! When we choose a puppy to enter the Crossfield Guardian Program, we will be selecting a puppy that conforms to our breed standard. We will evaluate this puppy based on his conformation, color and temperament. Your doodle will receive complete health screenings at no cost to you! If your doodle is selected to enter the breeding program, you get to share in the excitement of seeing the offspring your doodle nurtures. We will also supply a reimbursement for each successful breeding. While in the Guardian Program we will groom your doodle for any photo shoots free of charge. Finally, when your doodle exits the Guardian Program, we will spay/neuter at no cost to you.

What does it cost to become a Guardian Home?

The price of a doodle entering our Guardian Program is 50% of the cost of the normal pet price. We expect you to be a 100% Guardian Home in return!

Are there medical costs we will incur?

All veterinary costs associated with breeding and whelping are the responsibility of Crossfield Doodles. Guardian Home Families are responsible for the general routine veterinary care and overall wellness of the Guardian puppy or dog placed with them. This means providing annual vaccines, monthly heartworm prevention, flea/tick prevention as well as training, exercising and socializing with all the love and care possible from the Guardian family members!

Here at Crossfield Doodles we believe that the best environment for our breeding dogs is the home. Our goal is to continue developing our breeding lines while ensuring our breeding dogs are in family homes where they are nurtured and socialized as classy companions! We feel the Guardian Program is an excellent way to achieve this goal. We have several Guardian Opportunities available!

What are the requirements for a Guardian Home?

Guardian Homes need to be located within 40 miles of Crossfield Doodles. While we prefer a fenced yard, we do discuss your play for keeping your breeder secure on your property during our interview. We do consider various options. Guardian Homes will need to meet and and agree to certain criteria including, but not limited to the following:

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To be experienced pet owners. We are sorry, but we do not place breeding dogs in first-time dog owner homes.

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To keep the dog well-socialized with other dogs and people of all ages. Your dog should be well-loved by everyone they meet including strangers, other pet owners and small children. It takes work on the part of each of us to create excellent breeding dogs.

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To enroll in training upon take-home. Properly socialized and well-trained dogs are keystones of our breeding program.

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To give the dog adequate exercise.

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To practice safe handling of the dog. The dog should not be left outside unattended or be left at home for the majority of the day. A leash should be used in public and basic obedience training should be provided.

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To feed approved dog foods and to give supplements recommended by Crossfield Doodles.

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To provide normal, routine vet care, as needed, at guardian’s expense.

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To notify Crossfield Doodles if the dog becomes sick or injured. We need the family to notify us right away so we are involved in all decisions regarding the treatment of the dog.

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To transport the dog to us when needed for breeding, litters, or health visits.

CFD GUARDIAN PROGRAM

FAQs

Can we be a Guardian home for a male puppy or only a female?

Crossfield Doodles has opportunities for both male and female Guardian homes although the requirements for breeding do vary between male and female Guardian dogs. The majority of Guardian home opportunities are available for female guardians.

If we are the Guardian Home for a female dog, are we required to have the puppies in our home?

While everyone loves puppies, we understand that not everyone feels capable of raising (whelping) a litter of pups! If you have the desire and intention to whelp puppies in your home, we will certainly welcome that conversation. However, only certain Guardian homes are selected as whelping families and must have our complete confidence in all manners that pertain to raising a litter of puppies. Only about half of our Guardian homes raise puppies from their girl’s litter. The other half take a short vacation from their girl during the process and allow her to go to one of our other loving Guardian homes to raise her litter of puppies.

What age do you start breeding the dog?

We will usually breed on the first heat following when the dog reaches 12 months of age (or, her second heat). We do like to be notified when your puppy has its first cycle so we can have a calculated prediction of her next cycle and make breeding plans accordingly. Males also begin breeding around this age.

How do I learn More?

If you are interested in becoming a participant in the Guardian Program, please begin by filling out an online guardian home application. We will schedule a phone interview with you and discuss this exciting possibility!

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