Guardian Family Program at Autumn Harvest Dood Ranch

Our Guardian Family Program

We place “pick of the litter” puppies in their forever homes with select, local families (preferably within 60 miles of Azalea, Oregon) and we retain breeding rights for the first few years. Breeding dogs are carefully chosen for their temperament, coat and confirmation.

How It Works

At Autumn Harvest Dood Ranch, we believe every dog deserves to have forever home as member of a loving family! Our guardian program ensures all our breeding dogs a happy life in a permanent home with people who love them. Being a guardian family for one or more of our breeder dogs can be an affordable way to have a top-quality dog as a family pet. Guardian families allow us to be an exceptional breeder of Australian labradoodles without using kennels. We are thankful and appreciative for the role these families play!

Cost

We pay for all breeding-related expenses including health testing. The guardian family is responsible for all routine costs of owning a dog (such as vaccinations, heart-worm, preventative care and grooming). When the guardian dog’s breeding career is over, three or four litters for females or age six, whichever comes first, and around seven years of age for males, the dog will be de-sexed (spayed/neutered) at the expense of Autumn Harvest Dood Ranch, the Guardian Contract is terminated, and the registration and ownership are signed over to the guardian family.

How to Become a Guardian Family

If you are interested in becoming a guardian family, complete and submit the Guardian Application form at the bottom of the page.

If you have further questions regarding our program, please call (541.900.0405) our email us (karen@autumnharvestdoodranch.com). If you send an email and do not see a response within 48 hours, please check your spam.

I look forward to speaking with you about our program!

Thanks,
Karen Yapp, Breeder ~ Autumn Harvest Dood Ranch

Requirements

Only use Pawtree dog food. Pawtree products are only sold on-line, and we provide ordering instructions to the guardian family.
Have a fully fenced yard.
Previous dog ownership is preferred, but we will work with families new to dog ownership. Dogs must be trained or take to an obedience classes.
Puppies need to be well socialized with people and other animals.
Veterinary care must be provided when needed, and we must be kept informed of any medications your veterinarian has recommended.
Do not leave your dog alone for extended periods of time and should never be left outside unattended.
Females are not to be around intact males during her cycle.
Male dogs are not to breed other females.
Guardians must live within the Azalea area and be willing to drive to our location for breeding purposes.
Dogs will need to be taken to a specified veterinarian for health and breeding tests.
We do ask that guardian families send pictures and updates regularly!

Guardian Family Application

Adopting Party's First and Last Name* *

Mobile Phone* *

Email Address* *

Full Home Address *

Tell us about your occupations? If you are away from home during the day, how will your puppy be cared for?* *

Have you owned a dog before? If Yes, give us a little information about your experience with dogs. Do you own other pets? If Yes, please tell us about them.* *

Do you have children living in your home or visiting on a regular basis? If Yes, what ages are they now? Have the children been exposed to dogs?* *

Do you own or rent your home? Do you have a fenced yard (physical or under-ground)?* *

Do you have any gender or color preferences? Is there anything else you would like to share with us? *

How did you find out about us? *

I'm not a robot? *

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