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At AZ Legacy Goldens, we believe that every dog deserves to have a loving, forever home. All of our dogs are part of our family and live in our home rather than kennels so that we know they are getting as much attention as possible. Because of this, we have decided to offer a Guardian Home Program.

 

A Guardian Home is a permanent home for one of our breeding males or females.

Becoming a Guardian Home gives you the opportunity to have one of our top-notch, "Pick of the Litter" puppies as a family pet. Rather than buying this puppy, you will be signing a contract with us, and in exchange, providing a loving home environment throughout his/her breeding career (up to the age of 6 for females).

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The ideal candidate will live within the Gila Valley.  If we cannot find a suitable situation within our valley, we will consider applicants within 3 hours of driving distance.

 

AZ Legacy Goldens will retain ALL breeding rights. We reserve the right to cancel our guardianship program at any time if we deem it necessary. Once retired, he/she will be neutered/spayed at our expense and returned back to you.

 

If you are a Guardian for one of our females you will be compensated $50/puppy OR $300/litter (your choice) once her puppies go home. You are welcome to schedule a visit while she is with us and play with the puppies!  If you are interested in having your female remain in the home with you and your family throughout the puppy process, let us know and we can discuss further details and compensation for that option.

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As a Guardian Home, you will be required to pay for the everyday expenses of owning a dog including annual exams, vaccines, food, etc. We will pay for all breeding-related costs.

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Becoming a Guardian Home is not for everyone. You MUST be willing and able to follow these requirements:

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• Have previous experience with dogs.

• Be willing to teach or take a training class to teach basic commands such as sit, stay, lay down, and train them not to jump up.

• Have a fenced yard to provide a safe and secure environment for the puppy/dog.

• Be willing to socialize puppies. This is very important!

• He/She must be an indoor pet and are not to be left outside unattended.

• Feed a premium, quality food. NO table scraps, and keep the dog at a healthy, ideal weight.

• All other dogs in the home MUST be fixed if they are of the opposite sex.

• Provide regular exercise, this means a daily walk no matter the temperature.

• Willing to let us, the breeder, visit your home so the dog and us are familiar with one another.

• Contact Breeder immediately in the event of a serious illness or accident.

• Send a copy of all vet visits to Breeder.

• Must not allow he/her to mate with any unapproved dogs.

• Cover basic pet costs related to owning a dog including annual vaccines, grooming, training, emergency medical treatment while in your care if needed, etc.

• If you are a guardian for a female dog, you must be willing to drop her off for 1-2 weeks while she is bred. Then drop her back off 1 week prior to her whelping date. She will stay with us until the puppies are weaned.

• If you are a guardian for a male dog, you must be willing to drop him off for 3-5 days for breedings unless arrangements are made ahead of time for us to pick him up.

• Be able to communicate with us, the breeder, about scheduling testing, mating, whelping, and anything else breeding-related.

• Whoever is chosen to become a guardian home for one of our puppies must be willing to be in contact with us regularly. Willingness to start a Facebook/ Instagram page for the puppy/dog will also be preferred.

 

If you are interested in becoming a Guardian Home for one of our Goldendoodle puppies, please fill out the Guardian Home application below. If you are chosen, we will have a contract for you to sign. We look forward to hearing from you!