If you are chosen to be a guardian home then a contract will be written up and a future momma or daddy dog will be placed in your home at no cost to you. This puppy/dog will be your responsibility to raise, train, and care for with the guidance and supervision of Front Rowe Doodles. All typical puppy expenses will be yours to cover (food, toys, grooming, etc.). We will cover the necessary puppy vaccinations as well as all reproductive costs. Additionally, there is also monetary compensation for guardian families when a dog is used for breeding purposes. With each litter, our guardian homes receive $500 and when the guardian home contract is complete, the guardian home will be able to claim second pick from the momma's last litter OR be compensated for the sale of said puppy. When placed in your home and as the puppy grows, we will check in and make sure the puppy/dog receives all necessary health clearances before reaching breeding age.

 

If the dog is a female, when ready the dog will be bred responsibly. The gestational period for dogs is 57-63 days so during that time, the dog will live comfortably and happily with her guardian family. One week prior to her expected due date, the dog will then return to our home to prepare for the whelping of her puppies. Over the span of roughly 8 weeks, we will house the momma and her puppies. When done breeding, then we will cover the cost to spay the female, and all ownership will transfer over to the guardian home permanently. 

If the dog is a male when the male reaches maturity to begin breeding, this usually occurs around one year, the male will then be used as a stud for our program and potentially be studded out to other responsible programs. When a stud is needed for breeding, we will communicate clearly with the guardian home and arrange the details. Every time the stud produces puppies from breeding, the guardian home will be compensated $100. It is the guardian home's responsibility to ensure that the male stays clear of any intact females who could potentially be in heat and there can be absolutely no unapproved breedings. Males are typically used as a stud in our program for 1-5 years depending on the male's temperament and health.