As a guardian home, you are the permanent home for one of our breeding dogs while they are in our program. Once they are retired (spayed/neutered at our expense), full AKC ownership transfers to the guardian family and they get to keep the dog forever.

Becoming a Guardian Home gives you the opportunity to have one of our puppies or young adults as a family pet while he or she remains in our program at no upfront cost to you!

By offering the guardian program, we are able to ensure that our dogs get to live the best possible lives in a loving, caring home where they receive as much one on one attention as possible

DOES IT COST TO BECOME A GUARDIAN?

No, you will receive a top quality dog that has been hand selected by us to remain in our program at no upfront cost!

WHAT EXPENSES ARE GUARDIAN FAMILIES RESPONSIBLE FOR?

Guardians are responsible for all “regular” dog care including providing food, treats, toys, etc. They are also responsible for normal vet care that is not breeding related. The dog must be kept UTD on all shots, flea and tick meds, and heartworm meds at guardians expense. Guardians are also required to pay for grooming unless they opt to do it themselves.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A GUARDIAN HOME?

• Promote Blitz&Glitz Bulldogs whenever possible

• Attempt basic commands such as sit, stay, lay-down, “no”, quiet, and leave it as well as how to walk politely on a leash

• Must be willing and able to train using positive reinforcement only

• Potty train and crate train the dog by 9 months of age if they are not already

• Keep the dog as an indoor family pet and never allow them to live outside

• Keep the dog off of the ground where other dogs frequent (dog parks, pet stores, etc) and away from unknown dogs until the dog is fully vaccinated (around 16 weeks)

• Be willing and able to socialize the dog with other dogs as well as people

• Provide adequate exercise and mental stimulation

• Be able to bring the dog to and from or meet the breeder within 24-36hr notice

• Must be able to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with the breeder effectively

• Contact the breeder in the event of any serious illness or accident

• You may not be a guardian home for a different breeder (with the same breeds) while participating in our program

• Fenced in yard is preferred, but not required

WHAT IS THE BREEDER RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Provide guardian family with a healthy dog at no cost

• Pay for health testing

• Pay for all breeding related expenses (ie progesterone testing, semen collection, etc)

• Pay for the spay/neuter upon retirement

• Provide lifetime support for the dog

• Always be willing to take the dog back if the guardian family can no longer care for them

  WHAT HAPPENS IF I DECIDE I DON’T WANT MY DOG BRED?

  Becoming a guardian home for one of our dogs is a huge commitment and a decision that should not be made lightly. Please keep in mind that we retain full legal ownership of the dog until they are retired from our program and guardians have a legal obligation to follow the contract. Our dogs are very high quality and have been hand selected to benefit and improve our program further.

  Becoming a guardian home is not for everyone! Please consider this commitment carefully.

  DO WE HAVE TO FEED A SPECIFIC FOOD OR TREATS?

  We do not require a specific food to be fed, however, we do require it be rated at least 3.5 stars on Dog Food Advisor. It is also required that they are not fed a grain free food.

  I do prefer that our dogs stay on Purina Pro Plan.

  For treats, we do not have any specific requirements, but they should be high quality. For example, no “Ol Roy” or rawhide treats.

  WHAT HAPPENS IF MY DOG ISN’T SUITABLE FOR BREEDING?

  If your dog is deemed unsuitable for breeding by either us or one of our veterinarians, then the dog will be retired from our program. You will not be required to pay any fees, but you will be required to pay for spay/neuter at your expense. After that, full ownership will transfer over to you.

  BENEFITS TO BEING A GUARDIAN HOME

• You are getting a top quality dog at no up front cost

• The dog will be health tested at the breeder’s expense

• You may stud to approved quality AKC females and use him with your female.

• The breeder pays for spay or neuter

• Once retired and spayed/neutered, full rights and ownership are transferred to you

• Knowing your canine companion is blessing families all over the country

• We consider all of our puppy/dog owners family, but when you become a guardian you are truly part of our team.

• QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE CONSIDERING THE GUARDIAN PROGRAM

• ARE YOU PLANNING ON STAYING IN THE AREA?

• As mentioned above, if you already know that you may be moving within the next few years, then the guardian program may not be the right fit for you.