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WHAT IS A GUARDIAN HOME?

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What is a Guardian Home?

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At Apricot Poodles & Goldendoodles, we want what's best for all of our breeding dogs, which is why we like to use guardian homes. Because we have a limit as to how many dogs we can have at our house, some of our dogs live in guardian homes. We do not believe in selling a retired breeding dog after they are done having puppies for us. Our guardian home program ensures that every dog in our breeding program has a loving home where they are treated as members of the family.

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A guardian family receives a free dog while the breeder retains ownership and breeding rights on the dog. The dog will stay with the breeder to whelp (give birth) litters, then return to their guardian home. We currently have 21 breeding or potential breeding dogs in 19 Guardian homes.

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Once a breeding dog in a guardian home retires, he or she will be fixed(neutered/spayed) and live the rest of their life with their guardian family. 

Qualified guardian families get a lifelong companion at no cost in exchange for us to use them in our breeding program. As a guardian you will be responsible for caring for your dog financially (vet bills, food, grooming, training etc.). All things breeding related will be covered by us (DNA testing, hip certification etc.). We want what is best for both parties involved. If the Guardian home is unable to keep the dog due to unforeseen circumstances (allergies, financial, etc.), the dog must be returned to the Apricot P&G. Transferring dog to extended family or friends is not permitted. 


 

REQUIRMENTS:

  • Guardian families must live within 1 hour of Murrieta for female dogs and          within 30 min for male dogs.

  • Must have a fenced yard with 5-6 ft surrounding fencing

  • Pools must have fencing or proper pool covering to prevent drowning

  • Have the dog professionally groomed. Curly Goldendoodles and pure bred          poodles groomed every 3-4 weeks for curly, Goldendoodles every 5-6                   weeks for wavy coats and every 8-12 weeks for straight coats. Retrievers            groomed twice a year to de-shed the coat.

  • Own a home 

  • Poodles must be kept in a Poodle trim; top knot intact, ears unshaven and          Goldendoodles kept in a Goldendoodle trim; beard, mustache, eyebrows &          tail intact. 

  • Regular brushing and bathing at home required

  • Provide proper, age appropriate, exercise

  • Properly training (especially in the first 12 weeks of life) and socialize the          puppy/dog outside of the home in a safe manner (Baxter & Bella online puppy school one-time membership, puppy kindergarten or private trainer)

  • Must keep name picked by Breeder or mutually agreed upon. 

  • Good communication

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Misty is a 17-weeks old female poodle puppy looking for a Guardian home within 1 hour of Murrieta, CA. She is so intelligent but also craves love and snuggles. She is so incredibly human-focused and eager to please! Misty is currently 30lbs and We expect her to grow to 60lbs as an adult. 

Misty is crate trained both at night and daytime. She sleeps through the night and is training in a beginning puppy class currently. Misty knows intermediate commands such as "place" & early "wait", "with me" for leash walking. For basic commands, Misty knows "down", "sit", "come", "touch". She is dog-door trained, socialized to kids and other adult dogs and food motivated. She is not available for sale. Guardian Home applications only. 

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