A guardianship is where our breeding dogs live with other families or individuals as a forever home but return to us for breeding.  Guardian dogs are chosen specially by Boreal Puppies based on their physical structure, genetic traits, temperament, and suitability for our program. They may come from our own lines or from other reputable breeders.

 

    We DO NOT believe dogs should live in kennels. We feel they will have a better quality of life being the center of someone else's world. We believe they should live with families or with individuals who can give them one-on-one love, training, exercise, and attention that they deserve. Placing our dogs in their forever homes early means our breeding dogs live very full and rich lives for their entire lifetime with their guardian families. 

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    Females will have 3 litters (depending on many factors we consider) and then retire from the program usually around 3-4 years old. They will come to us for a week in order to have their honeymoon, and then 1 week before their due date. They will stay 5-6 weeks or so until the puppies are safely weaned. We have other dogs in our home that can continue the socialization process with puppies. In order to maintain good relationships with our guardian families, the timing of litters can be flexible.

 

    Males will be used for breeding until the age of 6-7 and will only be required for short stays or visits with us.

 

    Our Guardian Dogs are placed with Guardians, after an application and interview process, as a forever home, free of charge. Guardians will also receive a small financial incentive to participate in our program.

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To summarize, the benefits with becoming a Guardian for our program are:

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• You receive the "pick of the litter" puppy, chosen based on temperament, structure, and genetics to be a parent of future generations of Boreal Puppies!

• This puppy or dog comes to your home as your forever pet at only a low deposit amount which is refunded after the dog passes breeding quality health-testing. Additional incentives provided to assist with pet care throughout the guardian experience to say "Thank you for being part of our family!"

• An often easy "yes" for pet sitting if we can accommodate!

• Easy opportunities for vacationing or home renovations when females come back for whelping (6-7 weeks)