Guardian Home Program

 We only select the best from a litter of puppies (that we've either bred or purchased) to become potential guardian prospects. These puppies are the best of the best. They will come from fully health tested parents, have demonstrated the BEST structure, temperament, and health for our program. This means that most years only 1-2 puppies will be available for a guardian home.  

 We take our selection of Guardian Homes very seriously.  This is a huge leap of faith and trust. The process starts with the completion of an application. If I feel this is a good fit, I will send you a copy of the contract to review. We will then schedule a meeting, where we will get to know each other and you can meet the guardian dog. Sometimes a follow-up meeting will be determined necessary.  

• Must live in a stable situation with no plans to move out of the area within the next four - six years. 
• Must provide a fenced-in, dog-proof, escape-proof yard that is kept free of anything that may cause harm to the dog. 
• Must not own any other aggressive dogs or any intact dogs of the opposite sex. 
• Must be able to cope with the financial demands of poodle ownership: grooming, food, vet care, training, and the other miscellaneous expenses that arise.
• Must be willing to invest time, energy and training into your puppy/dog. Basic commands such as “Stay,” “Come,” “Drop It!,” “Leave It!” and potty/crate training are essential. 
• Must be able to give daily love, devotion and care to the dog. Must provide proper and adequate exercise and grooming care. 
• Must be available to bring puppy/dog to shows if starting or currently being shown. Or be willing to drop off the day before a show. AKC and or UKC.
• Males must live within 30-45 minutes of the Phoenix/Ahwatukee area. Must be willing to meet for breeding's sometimes with only a 24 hour notice.
• Females will be considered up to a 2 hour radius. Must be willing to allow her to live with us for a few days to be bred. And then for 8-10 weeks for whelping, weaning, and puppy care. Females will not be bred until 2 years of age. They will not be bred more than 4 times, sometimes only 3.
• Must be willing to provide regularly updated pictures of the guardian dog.
• Must be compliant with all contract terms and conditions.