Our Guardian Home Program
Our Guardian Home Program offers families the opportunity to welcome one of our carefully selected breeding dogs into their home as a beloved family companion, while they remain an important part of our breeding program.
A guardian dog lives full-time with their guardian family, enjoying all the love, care, and attention of a permanent home. In return, the guardian family agrees to partner with us throughout the dog’s breeding career, including periods where the dog may need to spend time with us for breeding, pregnancy, whelping, and raising puppies.
As a guardian family, you are responsible for the normal day-to-day costs of dog ownership, including:
* Premium food
* Routine vaccinations
* Annual veterinary check-ups
* Grooming
* General care and maintenance
We cover all breeding-related expenses, including:
* Health & DNA testing
* Progesterone testing
* Ultrasounds
* X-rays
* Reproductive veterinary care
* Breeding and whelping costs
This program is best suited to families who are committed, flexible, and willing to work closely with us throughout the duration of our guardian agreement.
Guardian Home Requirements
To be considered as a guardian family, the following requirements must be met:
Location
You must reside within one hour of the Gold Coast.
Dog Ownership Experience
Previous dog ownership experience is preferred, but not essential.
Training & Socialisation
Attendance at puppy school is mandatory. Guardian families must commit to ongoing training and teaching basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, drop, and come.
Living Arrangements
Your guardian dog must live indoors as a valued member of the family and must never be left unattended outside for extended periods.
Safety
For the safety and wellbeing of our dogs, visits to dog parks are not permitted.
Nutrition
The dog must be fed a premium-quality diet approved by the breeder.
Other Dogs & Pets
No unapproved dogs may interact with your guardian dog. Undesexed dogs are strictly prohibited from having contact with the guardian dog.
Exercise
Regular daily exercise and mental stimulation must be provided.
Home Visits
Guardian families must be willing to allow breeder home visits when required.
Veterinary Care
All veterinary records and documentation must be provided to the breeder, and any required veterinary treatment must be sought promptly.
Pet Insurance
Comprehensive pet insurance must be maintained for the duration of the guardian contract.
Breeding Commitments
Guardian families must be willing to return the dog to the breeder:
- For approximately 1–2 weeks during breeding
- Approximately one week prior to whelping
- Throughout the whelping and puppy-rearing period until the puppies are fully weaned
Communication
Open and ongoing communication with the breeder is essential. Guardian families must respond promptly to messages and provide regular updates.
If you believe your family may be a suitable fit for our Guardian Home Program, we invite you to complete the application form below.