Becoming a Guardian Home
A Guardian Home is a wonderful way for a family to get the pup of their dreams while allowing the breeder to continue their lines & better the breed.
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Read below to learn how to become a Guardian Home with Oodles of Poodles.
Our Guardian Home Program
What is A Guardian Home?
How does this work?
How Do I Join The Gaurdian Home Program?
At Oodles of Poodles, we are dedicated to breeding healthy and happy Standard Poodles & Labradoodles that bring joy to families. Our commitment goes beyond just breeding; we believe in finding loving guardian homes for our dogs.
Being a guardian home for Oodles of Poodles is an excellent opportunity to have the Breeder's pick of the litter as a pet. In exchange for providing a home for an Oodles of Poodles breeding dog & partnering with us while the dog is part of our breeding program, you will receive an amazing family dog at no cost.
We strongly believe that EVERY dog deserves a loving forever family. We are not a kennel breeder and believe dogs do best in loving families.
We take pride in our responsible breeding practices and the well-being of our Standard Poodles & Labradoodles is always our top priority.
This is why ALL breeding dogs in our Guardian Home Program will go through initial DNA testing at six months of age. At 24 months of age OFA Hips and Elbows, ACVO Eye examination, & Elective health testing such as Advanced Cardiac examinations & Autoimmune Thyroditis Evaluation.
All testing mentioned above is paid for at the breeder's expense. The responsibility and cost of travel to the breeder's veterinarian for testing is at Gaurdian Homes expense.
At six months of age Oodles of Poodles does begin the CKC registration process for all breeding dogs placed in guardian homes. This means we will need up-to-date photographs that follow CKC requirements. Guardian Homes may take these photographs & send them to the breeder or travel at their expense to Oodles of Poodles for the breeder to take photographs.
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Female dogs go into heat approximately every six months. We do not breed before 24 months of age. Depending on the Oodles of Poodles breeding schedule the breeding female may skip two cycles vs. one cycle between breedings.
From the time breeding (or potentially 2 weeks before whelping) takes place to puppies being weaned & old enough to be separated from their mom at 8 weeks old, female dogs will be housed with the breeder or occasionally another trusted & qualified individual to whelp & raise her puppies. This means females in our breeding program will spend a minimum of three and a half months with the breeder through the breeding, whelping, raising & weaning puppies stages. When puppies are weaned & old enough to be separated from their mom at 8 weeks old, female dogs will be returned to their Guardian Home.
We only breed our females a maximum of four times retiring them no later than 7 years of age. Once female dogs in our Guardian Home Program are retired they are spayed at the breeder's expense & ownership will be transferred to the Guardian.
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Males are active in the Oodles of Poodles Breeding Program from ages 2 - 7. Guardian homes must be available potentially on 72-hour short notice, the breeder will always attempt to plan out Stud services though there are times when female heat cycles are not on schedule. When males are needed for Stud services they will be housed with the breeder for 72 hours for breeding.
We only breed our males a maximum of twice a year, retiring them no later than 7 years of age. Once males in our Guardian Home Program are retired they are neutered at the breeder's expense & ownership will be transferred to the Guardian.
Travel and travel costs to Oodles of Poodles are the responsibility of the Guardian Home for both males & females.
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This is a unique opportunity to partner with Oodles of Poodles, our treasured Guardian Homes make our breeding program possible!
If you are interested in becoming a Guardian Home and welcoming one of our beloved Standard Poodles or Labradoodles into your family, please review ALL our requirements listed below& fill out the Guardian Home application at the bottom of the page!
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Please note if we do not currently have any puppies available for a Guardian Home we do have an open waiting list for 2025, which does require an application filled out.
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Requirements
Guardian Home Program
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Three Refrences
To be considered for a potential Guardian Home for any of our puppies we require three references to be provided on our application. We MUST hear back from all three references within 7 days of your application being submitted, otherwise, it will result in a denial.
We ask for references to help ensure you can provide a loving environment for our breeding dogs where they can thrive outside of our home.
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Must Be Willling To Travel
Guardian Homes must be willing to travel to Oodles of Poodles in Jacksboro Tennessee Tavares for breeding drop off & pickup (Pickup for females is after puppies are fully weaned & old enough to be separated from mom at 8wks old.) & our Veterinarian La Follette Veterinary Services at the breeder's request. To help ensure the safety and health of our female dogs who are being bred we ideally look for Gaurdian homes that are less than 50 miles from Jacksboro Tenessee.
Travel is at the expense of the Guardian Home unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties.
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Follow A Breeder Approved Diet
At the expense of the Guardian Home
a breeder-approved diet MUST be followed for the duration our dogs are
are actively in the Oodles of Poodles breeding program.
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Professional Grooming
We require all dogs actively in the Oodles of Poodles Guardian Homes Program to go for regular professional grooming every 6-8 weeks at the expense of the Guardian Home, with breeder-approved coat cuts/styles as dogs placed in our Guardian Homes are an extension of our program and must maintain a well-kept coat.
Requirements
Guardian Home Program
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Must Understand Heat Cycles
Guardian Homes MUST inform the breeder when a female begins her first heat cycle & inform the breeder of all heat cycles thereafter. And fully understand female dogs in Guardian Home care must be kept away from unapproved intact males during heat cycles. Any accidental litters with any intact male will result in the breeder reclaiming the female from Gaurdian Home care as a breach of contract.
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Fenced in Yard, Crates & Enrichment Items
We require all Gaurdian homes to have a fenced-in yard for the safety of the dogs, allowing them to play outdoors safely under supervision.
We require Guardian Homes to cover the cost of buying proper crates that dogs in the Oodles of Poodles Guardian Home Program must stay in when home alone/unsupervised to ensure their safety.
We also require Guardian Homes to cover the cost of enrichment items such as slow feeders, toys, etc.
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Provide Proper Veterinary Care
As stated above in requirement #02 we do require Guardian Homes to be able to travel to our Veterinarian.
We require Guardian Homes to cover the expense of yearly vaccinations/regular well visits, flea and tick medications monthly, heartworm & other preventative medications, and vet visits related to any accident/injury.
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Proper Socialization & Basic Commands.
Gaurdian Homes must work with the dog in their care on proper socialization, and leash training, and continue teaching basic commands throughout the puppy's lifetime.
