Guardian Program
Become part of the Puppy Patch familyWhat is a Guardian Home
Our Guardian Home Program offers local families the opportunity to welcome a top-quality breeding dog into their home at a significantly reduced cost—$500 (approximately 1/8 of the regular purchase price).
As a Guardian family, the dog becomes your beloved pet and lives with you full-time, while Puppy Patch Doodles Inc. retains breeding rights for a limited period. Each arrangement is unique, and we work closely with every family to outline clear expectations and details that suit both the dog and the home.
Once your guardian dog has completed their breeding career, we will arrange for them to be spayed or neutered at our expense. At that point, full ownership is transferred to you, and your dog continues on as your forever family companion.
If you’re interested in becoming a Guardian Home, we invite you to complete our application (scroll down) or reach out to learn more.
As a Guardian Family, you receive one of the very best Australian Labradoodles Puppy Patch has to offer. Every breeding dog is carefully chosen for their incredible temperament, quality, and loving nature.
About the Program
A Guardian Home is a special partnership between Puppy Patch Doodles and a carefully selected family. It allows one of our breeding dogs to live full-time as a beloved family pet, receiving the one-on-one love, attention, and home environment every dog deserves.
There is no cost to the Guardian family for the dog. In return, Puppy Patch Doodles retains breeding rights for a limited period of time. During this time, the dog may return to us as needed for health testing and breeding commitments.
The Guardian family provides a safe, loving home and daily care, while we remain actively involved throughout the dog’s breeding career. Once the dog has completed their breeding career, they are spayed or neutered at our expense, and full ownership is transferred to the Guardian family.
At that point, your dog continues life as your forever pet.
A Guardian Home allows our dogs to thrive in real family environments while maintaining the highest standards in our breeding program—and offers families a unique opportunity to welcome an exceptional Australian Labradoodle into their lives.
Benefits of being a Guardian Home
Guardian families receive the very best Puppy Patch Doodles has to offer. Our breeding dogs are selected based on conformation, health, and most importantly exceptional temperament, in accordance with our breed standards and ethical breeding practices.
Additional benefits include:
- Full health testing completed by 18 months of age (some tests as early as 16 weeks), at no cost to the guardian family
- The opportunity to be part of an established, ethical breeding program
- The joy of seeing your Guardian dog’s puppies placed with wonderful families across the country
- Ongoing support and guidance from Puppy Patch Doodles throughout the program
Requirements to become a Guardian Home
To be considered as a Guardian Home, families must meet the following criteria:
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- Live within 90 km of Puppy Patch Doodles
- Have a secure, physical fenced yard
- Own or rent a home that permits dogs
- Have a schedule that allows the dog not to be left alone for extended periods
- Agree that the Guardian dog will be an indoor family dog
- Ensure the dog is never unattended when outside of a fenced area
- Have reliable transportation and be willing to bring the dog to us when needed
- Commit to feeding top-quality dog food only (no table food)
- Have no unaltered dogs living in the home
How does the program work?
Most Guardian dogs are females, though males may occasionally be available.
For Adult Guardian Dogs
When a Guardian female comes into season, the Guardian family must notify us immediately. Heat cycles typically last 9–15 days, during which we will require access for breeding-related appointments.
After breeding:
- The Guardian dog remains with her family until one week prior to her due date
- She then returns to Puppy Patch Doodles for whelping and puppy care
- She stays with us until the puppies are fully weaned (approximately 7 weeks)
- Guardian families are welcome and encouraged to visit by scheduled appointment
- Some Guardian families are welcome to care for mom and pups for the first few weeks of growing up. Of course, directions are given my Puppy Patch Doodles.
For Guardian Home Puppies
Guardian puppies go home at 8 weeks of age. During the first year:
- Puppy Patch Doodles completes all required health testing
- Based on results, we determine whether the dog will enter our breeding program
If a Guardian puppy is not selected for breeding, she will be spayed at the Guardian family’s expense and will remain a forever pet with her family.
We ask Guardian families to:
- Provide occasional photos and updates during the first year
- Bring the puppy to us for occasional visits so she becomes familiar with our home and routine
How many litters will a Guardian Female produce?
Each Guardian dog is individually assessed. Most Guardian dogs will have two to three litters, with a maximum of three litters total.
The health and well-being of our breeding dogs is always our top priority. Prior to each breeding, the dog must receive veterinary clearance, including a reproduction exam, from our regular veterinarian.
Thinking of adopting a LABRADOODLE?
If you would like one of these wonderful dogs for your family, please take the time to fill out our owner application.