Guardian homes are responsible for all “regular” pet parent costs including: grooming, food, routine veterinary care and vaccinations, bedding, toys etc. K Brand Breeding Co. is responsible for all breeding related expenses and/or breeding related veterinary costs including: progesterone tests, semen evaluation, genetic testing etc. Guardian homes assume responsibility for the care and maintenance of their guardian dog in terms of coat care, general health and well-being. Guardian homes must keep their guardian dog in good physical and
mental condition and if they have a coated breed (Bernedoodle, Aussiedoodle, Poodle or Goldendoodle) the dog must be kept well maintained and groomed. Guardians are required to maintain a friendly and open relationship with us as well. Female guardian dog owners must notify us at the onset of a heat cycle, first site of blood or swelling. We need to know how our guardian dogs are doing and we keep in touch regularly with our guardian homes. If you are planning on going out of town, we need to be informed in advance so we can make arrangements should we have breeding plans for your guardian dog at that time.

We generally ask that people interested in being a guardian send us an email letting us know their interest. Please send us a detailed message and let us know that you are aware of our guardian program and  are interested in being considered for our guardianship program. We will further schedule phone and/or video call interviews as one progresses through the guardian home interview process.

Guardian homes must have stable living conditions and be able to adequately care for an incoming puppy. All family members must be informed and happy to be guardians. Our guardian homes must live somewhere that dogs are allowed if they do not own their own home. (Written permission from a landlord).

Guardian homes should have some basic experience with dogs, willing to socialize, exercise and care for your puppy (teach your dog basic manners/commands). We prefer that your dog be an inside pet and not be left outside unattended. Guardian homes must only have other dogs that are fixed. Guardian homes must have no intention of breeding or running a breeding program/business. They must reside in Utah for the duration of the contract. This is not a good program for those who do not have plans to stay in one place for a while. The breeders must be able to visit the home of the guardian when/if necessary. Guardian homes must let the breeder know in the event of any serious illness or injury to the dog.

Female Guardian home opportunities are generally available more often than males. Female guardian homes are committed in the program for a specified number of litters, typically four successful litters in a female’s lifetime (A successful litter is considered two or more puppies). After the completion of the female guardian dog’s litters, she is spayed by us and released fully to the guardian family. Guardian homes with female dogs must notify us when their dog comes in season (in heat). The female is away from the guardian home during the week prior to expected delivery and following the weaning of her puppies. Generally, this process in total is around 7 weeks. The actual breeding of the female can occur while she is still at her guardian home.

Male Guardian home opportunities are generally available for those who are in a close physical proximity to us. Male guardian dogs are generally not kept overnight at our home, but we do require close communication and a lot of flexibility from our male guardian homeowners. We may have females come into season more quickly or often than expected so we may borrow our guardian boys quite often. After the male guardian dog’s “date” he can go back to his owner until the next “date”. Male guardian homeowners are required to keep in close communication with us and be flexible about his use.

We have upcoming opportunities for male and female Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bernedoodles and Poodles.

This depends widely on what we are breeding and keeping back within our own breeding program as well as the select dogs we bring in from other breeders from time to time. Please contact us for most current availability and future plans.

No, we do not allow our guardian homes to “purchase” the dog from us as these dogs have been hand selected in advance in order to get the best genetics, color, structure etc. possible to move our breeding program further. If you are interested in applying, please be confident in your commitment to the guardian program. Inquiry Here