| Breeder Requirements | Guardian Requirements |
|---|---|
| 1. Provide a healthy 12-16wk or older pup that is 90% potty trained and crate trained with basic obedience. | 1. Provide a clean, healthy, loving, living environment for pup. Reinforce and/or continue training. |
| 2. Provide / compensate for all vaccinations for 1st year | 2. Provide all food (breeder's choice), toys, and care for the pup. This includes any vet fees and annual visits that are not for the 1st year vaccinations or breeding purposes. |
| 3. Provide informational support to Guardian home | 3. Groom the dog, or have the dog professionally groomed, regularly. This includes bathing, combing or brushing, haircuts in the style(s) the breeder has agreed to. Do NOT allow hair matting. |
| 4. Provide / compensate for all breeding-related veterinary expenses | 4. Keep the breeder informed of pup's progress with training, behavior, etc. Notify breeder of any health issues or injuries so breeder can decide on best course of action. |
| 5. Handle all elements of the breeding process | 5. Bring the pup for visits to breeder occassionally. |
| 6. Host the female at breeder home during whelping and weaning period | 6. Allow access to the dog for breeding-related appointments |
| 7. Have the female spayed after 4 successful litters and release her from the breeding program. Male spaying is done at retirement. | 7. Bring female back into home after pups have been weaned. (Typically 7 weeks total time at breeders home) |
| 8. Return deposit to Guardian home and sign over full ownership of the dog. | 8. After male or female is released from the breeding program, simply continue to provide a loving forever home. |