Here's a little information about our Guardian Home Program

As a Guardian Home, you get a high-quality pup free of charge and you become that puppy’s forever home. Circle R Valley Farms will retain the breeding rights of the dog. For females, this starts at sexual maturity and ends once the female has finished her motherhood per the breeder's guidance. Male dogs contracts tend to be longer and they are bred on an “as-needed” basis.

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While the dog is in our breeding program, Circle R Valley Farms pays for all breeding-related expenses.  Guardian Homes are responsible for all typical “pet” expenses and maintenance, including grooming by a professional, dog food, pet-related vet visits (annual vaccinations, parasite prevention-following Circle R Valley Farms guideline), training, etc. 

Once a dog passes its health testing, Circle R Valley Farms decides when each dog will be bred and to whom. Females stay with their Guardian Family during pregnancy (normal gestation is about 63 days) and then she is returned to us a few days before her due date (normally around day 52) to deliver (whelp) and raise her puppies. Once the puppies are weaned, which is typically when pups are around 6-8 weeks of age, the female can be picked up by her Guardian Family. When the dog has completed his/her breeding obligations, we pay for the spay/neuter and release ownership of the dog to you so that he/she can return home to enjoy the wonderful life that you have provided for him/her since puppyhood.

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There are many things that Guardian Families need to consider. Guardians of females have to deal with several heat cycles and keeping their girl protected from unwanted males. Guardians of females will also have to be comfortable being away from their dog for an extended period of time (normally around 6-8 weeks each litter). The Guardian Family will need to learn the signs of a heat cycle and be willing to communicate, cooperate and coordinate with us to ensure a successful breeding. Male dogs can only mate with approved females, so the Guardian Home is responsible for keeping the male away from intact female dogs. Guardians of intact males will need to consider the importance of keeping him properly contained to prevent unwanted litters.

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We can't wait to start our Guardian Home Program and know it is going to be a blessing for both our families and for us. Our Guardian Families receive a quality puppy free of charge in return for working with Circle R Valley Farms during the breeding years of the dog, and we have the satisfaction of knowing that our breeding dogs are living life as cherished family members.