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What is a Guardian Family?
A Guardian Family provides a loving home for one of our breeding dogs. The dog lives with your family permanently, coming to us occasionally for breeding purposes. This approach allows us to breed exceptional Labradoodles without maintaining a large kennel, ensuring our dogs are raised in a family environment.
How It Works
1. Application: Complete and get approved for our Guardian Application.
2. Allocation: We will allocate your guardian reservation to a litter.
3. Selection: From this litter, we will select a puppy that meets exceptional breed standards, focusing on temperament.
4. Health Testing: Before your puppy comes home, it will undergo several health and genetic tests. At five months, the puppy completes the last two formal health tests. All testing and associated costs are covered by Chilliwack Labradoodles.
5. Home Integration: At eight weeks old, the puppy will join your family permanently. In the first year, your dog will integrate into your daily life like a typical pet.
6. Breeding Career: Female dogs start breeding after their first birthday, while males start at ten months. Females typically have three litters, and males remain in our breeding program for four years. The dog will stay with us for each litter, and guardian families can visit their dog and her puppies during this time.
7. Boarding: We offer boarding for guardian homes during travel, ensuring consistent care and socialization in a positive environment.
8. Visiting with Us: Our Guardian dogs are cherished members of our family. When in our care, they live with us at home. Outside of breeding times, they sleep in our bedroom and live with us as part of our extended family.
Costs
We deeply value our Guardians and the special relationship we share. Your dedication helps us produce exceptional puppies for future families.
- Initial Deposit: $1,500, reimbursed once the dog retires from our program.
- Breeding Costs: All breeding-related costs are covered by Chilliwack Labradoodles.
- Retirement: Upon retirement, we arrange and cover the costs for spay/neuter procedures. Full ownership is then transferred to you.
- Ongoing Support: We provide continuous support, offering guidance on raising, health, and the latest dog care topics whenever needed.
Join Us
Experience the unique rewards of being part of the Chilliwack Labradoodles family!