Guardian Program

As a guardian dog owner, you will receive a quality / health tested dog at no cost and lifetime support from us.

Owning a Female Guardian Dog

Once the dog is of age, has passed all of her health testing, and is ready to breed (typically on her second heat cycle at around 18 months) we will have her over for a few days during the breeding process and later, for the duration of whelping her litter (about 8 weeks). After she has been bred she will return to her guardian family who will care for her during her pregnancy. She will then come back to us a week before she is due to whelp her litter. Once old enough, female dogs will spend at least 8 weeks per year in our care to whelp, raise, and wean their puppies (guardian families are always welcome to visit). Guardians must be able to detect a heat cycle (while notifying us the first day signs of each cycle is seen) and keep females away from intact male dogs during this time. Females will retire after having 3-4 litters (so long as she remains healthy during pregnancy/whelping/weaning and proves to be an excellent mom). Once retired the female will be spayed (courtesy of us) and continue to live the remainder of her life with her guardian family. We offer a monetary thank-you bonus after each successful litter our mamas have!

Owning a Male Guardian Dog

Once the dog is of age, has passed all of his health testing, and is ready to breed (when optimal maturity has been reached) our male dogs will spend a few days with us at a time when needed during breeding. Males will typically sire a few litters per season (guardians are always welcome to visit the puppies). Occasionally males will be needed for stud services to outside breeding programs. Guardians must be able to keep male dogs away from intact female dogs in heat. Males will retire at around the age of 5-7, Once retired the male will be neutered (courtesy of us) and continue to live the remainder of his life with his guardian family. 

  • Guardian families should live within 1 hour of our veterinarian (Blue Springs Animal Hospital), located at 1201 US-40, Blue Springs, MO 64015.

  • Provide safe and secure environment (fenced yard or prioritized, regular walks preferred), which means for exercise, potty, and play. Off-leash dog parks should be avoided because of the risk of spreading disease to puppies and mingling with other unaltered male / female dogs.

  • Provide the puppy / dog with proper health care and nutrition (including feeding a high quality food approved by us).

  • Properly train and socialize the puppy / dog with appropriate tools and methods (including enlisting the help of a professional if you are unable to train yourself).

  • Keep up with grooming (both professionally and at home) including regular brushing and bathing. We require that you properly maintain and grow the puppy's coat out until around 6 months, although hair around the face, on the belly, and under the tail must be kept trimmed. Brushing and bathing should be done regularly.

    We use this professional grooming salon in Lee’s Summit: https://pawsperity.org/customers/services/salon-ls/

  • Your puppy will go home with a bag of food, treats, collar, leash, and grooming tools (shampoo, brush).

  • Guardian families are responsible for all general vet care (aside from any breeding related visits) and for the regular maintenance of the dog (grooming, etc.).

    The first puppy haircut is on us! After the first puppy cut all grooming will be the responsibility of the guardian family.

  • We require that you allow us to make arrangements to pick up the puppy/dog throughout various stages in his/her life to get photos taken to display on our website/social media channels. description.

  • There will be opportunities to make extra money by helping with breeding related appointments/travel, whelping/raising puppies, etc. if desired and a monetary thank-you bonus after each litter (for females) & spay / neuter cost covered by us once retired!