Guardian Home Program

In order to be considered as a Guardian Home, you must live within 90 minutes of Bendigo, Vic(postcode 3551) and be flexible to drop off (or have someone pick up) the dog for health testing, vet visits, breeding, and whelping puppies.

As a Guardian Home, you get a high quality, pick of the litter pup at a very low cost and you become that puppy’s forever home. PawsB Puppies retains breeding rights of the dog. For females, this starts at sexual maturity and ends once the female has whelped (given birth) to a maximum of 4 litters. Male dog's contracts tend to be longer and they are bred on an “as needed” basis.

While the dog is in our breeding program, PawsB Puppies pays for all breeding-related expenses. Guardian Homes are responsible for all typical “pet” expenses and maintenance, including dog food, pet-related vet visits (annual vaccinations, parasite prevention, etc), training, etc. (Refer to the bullet list over the page)

Once a dog passes its health testing, PawsB Puppies 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.

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 2-3 months 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.

We view our Guardian Home Program as a true “win-win” situation. Our Guardian Families receive a “pick of the litter” quality puppy free of charge in return for working with PawsB Puppies 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.

To Qualify for our Guardian Home Program You Must:

• Live within 90 minutes of Bendigo, Vic and be flexible for dropping off and picking up the dog for health testing, vet visits, breeding, and whelping.

• Keep the dog safe and contained at all times.

• Take the dog to our vet for vet care. (Spring Gully Animal Hospital in Bendigo) PawsB Puppies pays for health testing and breeding-related vet expenses while the dog is in our program. The guardian is in charge of all routine, pet-related vet expenses, just like you would with any typical pet dog.

• Provide basic training that is standard for dog ownership (house, leash, and crate training, and basic obedience).

• Feed a diet approved by PawsB Puppies.

• No plans of relocating within the next 5 years.

• Be willing to pay a $500 deposit to indicate your commitment to this agreement

How to become a Guardian Family? 

• check to see that you qualify (information above)

• fill out an application form (below)

• you will be contacted, and if you qualify we will begin further communications about things such as your location and property to see if you are a suitable home.

• if you are approved, PawsB will let you know what dog/puppy is available, or when one is next expected to be available. Given that our program is so small, we don't often have this opportunity arise, so feel free to enquire before completing the form.

If you are interested in our Guardian Home Program please fill out this form to see if you are elligible. Many of your questions will be answered in filling out the form, but please do not hesitate to contact if you are left with any questions.