Adopting a Breeder Puppy
Guardian Homes allow local families to get the “pick of the litter” puppy that will be their forever dog while still participating in our breeding program. Sunny Day Doodles retains the right to breed the dogs for a predetermined amount of time or a predetermined number of litters.
We want our breeding dogs to live in a loving family environment and guardian homes are the best way to give our breeder dogs the love and attention they deserve.
About The Guardian Program
The first 12-14 months you are just responsible for loving and socializing your puppy and making it an intricate part of your family.
Around 9-12 months of age, the females will have their first heat cycle. You will be asked to contact us when this occurs.
- The heat cycle usually lasts around 14-21 days and will typically occur every 6-8 months.
- We require you to let us know when your female goes into heat.
- When she is ready, she will come to us to breed (usually one week) and then be returned to you until 1-2 weeks before her due date.
- We want her to feel comfortable in our home in anticipation of her puppies. She will have her puppies with us and will stay here until her puppies are weaned from her (typically at 6-7 weeks of age).
- Once the puppies are weaned your female will then be returned to you. The amount of litters your female will have will depend on the health and wellbeing of the female and her puppies.Their health is of utmost importance to us.
- Once the breeding cycle is over she will be spayed and you will have full ownership.
For males, we will contact you prior to needing them back for mating.
Males will typically stay with us 1-2 weeks for this.
Guardian Requirements
Requirements for Being a Guardian
- Live within an hour of Charlotte
- Have a fenced in yard
- Get required vaccinations
- Keep properly groomed
- Provide high quality diet
- Follow Guardian commitments in contract
- Contact Breeder immediately when female goes into cycle
- Have other dogs in home spayed or neutered
- Provide lots of love
Available Puppies Needing a Guardian
Audrey
- Audrey needs a loving guardian home.
- She is sweet and very gentle.
- She is 8 weeks old.
