Dawn Dee Doodles Guardian Program

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At Dawn Dee Doodles, our breeding dogs are cherished family members first. To ensure every dog receives exceptional care, attention, and quality of life—while allowing us to thoughtfully expand our program—we intentionally limit the number of dogs living in our home. Our carefully designed Guardian Program allows us to do just that.    

 

Qualified Guardian families receive a top-quality puppy or adult dog at no cost, while Dawn Dee Doodles retains breeding rights. Guardian dogs live as beloved family pets and only return to us periodically for health testing, breeding, and/or whelping.

 

Simply put: you gain an incredible companion, and we gain a trusted partner in our breeding program.

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What Guardian Families Can Expect

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• A well-bred, top-quality puppy or dog at little to no cost

• All breeding-related expenses covered by Dawn Dee Doodles

• Ongoing support, guidance, and partnership throughout the guardianship

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Guardian families are responsible for all routine daily care and non-breeding-related veterinary expenses.

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Guardian Family Qualifications

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Guardian families must:

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• Own their home within the City of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada or breeder approved location.

• Have a secure, fenced yard

• Have previous dog ownership experience or demonstrated knowledge of proper dog care

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Guardian families must be able to:

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• Provide proper health care, nutrition, exercise, and socialization

• Feed a high-quality dog food approved by the breeder

• Provide the daily NuVet Plus® immune system builder supplement

• Follow breeder-approved vaccination, deworming, and flea/tick prevention schedules

• Maintain regular grooming, including professional grooming as required

• Enroll in group training classes (obedience, tricks, agility, therapy, etc.) through Caring K9 Institute

• Provide consistent love, enrichment, and companionship

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Additionally, Guardian families must:

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• Understand and responsibly manage an intact dog

• Be home most days, or use a breeder-approved daycare if away for extended periods

• Keep the dog indoors  (no outdoor or unsupervised living)

• Ensure the dog is never off-leash unless in a fenced area

• Maintain open and ongoing communication with Dawn Dee Doodles

• Return the dog as required for health testing, breeding, or whelping

• Follow age-appropriate exercise guidelines outlined by Jane of Puppy Culture

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Female Guardian Dogs

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• Guardian families must communicate every heat cycle

• After the first heat, the breeder will advise when to begin monitoring for the next cycle

• Accurate identification of Day One of the heat cycle is essential

• At the breeder’s request, the female will return for mating on specified days

• Females may either stay with the breeder for the full breeding period or return home between matings

• After breeding, the female remains with the Guardian family until approximately one week prior to whelping

• One week before whelping, the female returns to the breeder’s home for approximately six weeks

• Guardian families may visit during the nursing period after puppies are at least two weeks old

 

The breeder may breed a female for up to four litters. After retirement (typically around 3–4 years of age), the female will be spayed at the breeder’s expense, and full ownership will be transferred to the Guardian family—ending all guardianship obligations.

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Male Guardian Dogs

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• Males return to the breeder as needed for stud services

• Guardian families must responsibly manage the behavior of an intact male

• Males must be kept away from females in heat and situations that may cause conflict

• Males typically retire around five years of age

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Upon retirement, males will be neutered at the breeder’s expense, and full ownership will transfer to the Guardian family, concluding the guardianship.

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Grooming & Coat Care Requirements

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• Doodles: Coat should remain longer until approximately 6–10 months of age. Light trimming around the face and tail base is permitted. Regular brushing and bathing required.

• Standard Poodles: Maintained in a manageable poodle trim with hair kept away from the eyes.

• Bernese Mountain Dogs & Australian Shepherds: Regular brushing and bathing required. No shaving.

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Additional Requirements

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• Guardian dogs may be picked up periodically for professional photos for our website and social media (complimentary grooming may be provided)

• Dogs must be kept on a healthy, breeder-approved diet at all times

• Overfeeding or allowing obesity is not permitted

• Guardian families are responsible for annual veterinary care and non-breeding-related visits

• Guardian dogs must keep their registered name unless approved by the breeder

• Dogs must learn to sit and stay properly for photos (practice encouraged!)

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Apply to Become a Guardian Family

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We are actively seeking exceptional Guardian homes. If you are interested in becoming part of the Dawn Dee Doodles Guardian Program, please complete our Guardian Application.

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We look forward to welcoming you into our extended Dawn Dee Doodles family.