Guardian Programme
What is Guardianship
We are committed at giving our breeding dogs the best possible life so they don't have a kennel life and this is where the guardian home comes in. The guardian will receive our "pick of the litter" a puppy which we feel has the best temperament and structure. This puppy will become your pet at no cost.
How does it work?
Our puppies are placed in Guardian homes at 6 months old once we have carried out all health testing.
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For a female breeding dog, she will have a maximum of 4 litters, this is generally done around her 2nd heat cycle or around 18 months of age, and her breeding career will be completed by the time she reaches 5 years old or there about. When she comes into heat, we are to be told straight away so we can make plans for a mating, during the mating, she will stay with us for a couple of days and returned back to you once the deed has been done. She will stay with you for the next 8 weeks and living life like normal. Once she comes to us, she will then stay with is for about 7 weeks. You will be welcome to visit.
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For a male dog, his breeding career will start around 9 months old and finish when he is around 6 years old. He may get used 2-3 times a year or he may not be used. He will never need to stay with us but to visit on days we need to mate.
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At the end of the dogs breeding career, we will spay / neuter the dog and sign the dog over to you. We make a great commitment financially and emotionally with our dogs, and we expect the same level of commitment back
Benefits
You will receive a quality dog to join your family at no cost.
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Female - All feed is provided for by Darling Doodles, we will groom your dog every 6 weeks, we will provide holiday care and pay for annual boosters. You will also receive a bonus per litter produced.
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Males - You will receive a contribution per litter sired (we dont privide the services as above for the male as we cant risk the male being around girls in heat)
Please get in touch
If you feel you would like to be a guardian to one of our puppies, we would like to hear from you. In order to be considered, you need to live in Kent. Please send an email to claire@darlingdoodles.co.uk