We can’t do it right without you
Guardians
We want the absolute best for every dog in our program, and that means their very own adoring and loving forever family. Guardian homes allow us to expand our program without the need for kennels. We thoroughly screen guardian families before placing one of our premium dogs in their care. This allows them to live the pet life while participating in our breeding program. At the time a dog is retired from our program full ownership is transferred to the family. Guardians are able to take home a pet at no upfront cost. This also helps us as a responsible breeder ensure that all our dogs have the absolute best care. We take care of all the breeding details. Furthermore, if you desire to compete in any AKC competitions, we will match you with the appropriate puppy and compensate you for any titles you win. We would never ask a female to have more than 5 litters, and we would never breed a female before 18 months AND their second heat or past the age of 5 1/2. Being a guardian pet owner is designed to be a very positive and fulfilling experience for all parties involved. Very few dogs meet our high standards for breeding including conformation, temperament and health. It is not often we will place dogs in a guardian home, however if you think it is right for you please complete this guardian home application and we will reach out if your home seems like it may be a good fit. Please review the Guardian contract prior to applying.
Is it right for you?
What We Provide
Our pick of the litter—our prize possession—placed at no cost to the guardian family.
We entrust only our very best breeding prospects to guardian homes, and we invest heavily in their health, care, and success.
Before any of our dogs leave our care to join their forever family, they receive:
A full veterinary health exam
Age-appropriate vaccinations
Microchipping
Flea, tick & heartworm prevention
All breeding-related health testing and expenses fully covered by us
Guardian families also receive:
Support in puppy raising and training
Lifetime breeder support
Access to our dog-sitting services for any overnight or vacation needs
A committed partnership with a breeder who genuinely cares about your dog’s wellbeing
What the Guardian Family Provides
Guardian families play a vital role in raising happy, well-rounded dogs. Your responsibilities include:
Basic training & early socialization
Ensuring the dog is prepared to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test before breeding age
Covering routine pet-care expenses, including vet exams at a provider of your choice
Regular grooming, either done by you or a groomer you select
High-quality nutrition and consistent flea & heartworm prevention
Local licensing as required
Providing a loving, stable home—your dog lives with you, including throughout her pregnancy
Guardian Home Requirements
To qualify as one of our guardian homes, you must:
Live within 2 hours of the Eugene/Springfield area or be willing to travel for health testing and breeding coordination for the next 5 years
Maintain positive, open communication with us
Prior dog-owning experience prefered
Have no intact dogs of the opposite sex living in your home
Be willing to follow all terms of the guardian contract
Be able to provide quality food and standard health care
Be committed to consistent training and socialization
Most importantly, offer unconditional love, support responsible breeding practices, and treat your guardian dog as a cherished family member
Available - Standard Poodle
Meet Edna 🐾
Edna is the perfect balance of laid-back companion and “okay, what are we doing next?” She’s half human-focused lovebug and half independent self-entertainer, giving you a wonderfully versatile temperament that fits beautifully into family life.
Edna is a brindle parti Standard Poodle, expected to mature around 55–60 lbs and approximately 25" tall—a striking, elegant girl with presence and charm.
She comes from our Hazel & Whiskey “Vintage” Litter and was our pick of the litter to carry on Hazel’s exceptional lines and step into the role of our next show prospect. Both of her parents are UKC Grand Champions, and Edna is already following proudly in their footsteps—earning her Baby National, International, and Honor Champion titles, along with two Best in Show Puppy awards. Her UKC show debut is planned for spring, with goals for her to earn her own Grand Champion title.
Edna enjoys both people and canine companionship, is naturally social, and loves greeting strangers with her warm, friendly enthusiasm. She has no sound or sight sensitivities, a medium energy level, and a respectful understanding of personal and household boundaries.
On the training front, Edna is crate trained, dog-door potty trained, and progressing wonderfully with her leash skills and house manners. With her steady desire to please and comfortable medium prey drive, she is an excellent match for families with small children or homes with small animals.
✨ Guardian Home Opportunity
Edna is available as a guardian home placement under a breeding contract. This comes at no cost to her family. We handle all showing, health testing, and breeding responsibilities. To her guardian family, Edna is simply their beloved forever pet, enjoying a full, happy home life while contributing to the future of our program.
Please review the requirements, and the sample contract before applying.
Our ideal guardian home has a supportive, breeder-friendly attitude, is easy to work with, and is committed to consistent training and proper socialization from the very start. This partnership ensures Edna thrives not only in her home life but also in her future role within our program.
Adaptable, mindful, and equally ready for adventure or a cozy nap, Edna truly brings the best of both worlds.
Hear it from the guardians:
Real stories, real wagging tails.
“Well what can we say…Our little Lemon is really one of the best companions anyone could ask for. She is so very goofy and sweet. She is down for practically everything! She loves to run 5ks with her guardian. But she also is down for Netflix and chill. She has three fur siblings two dogs and a cat. She loves them all equally. She also adores all kids. She loves with every inch of her body, and to this day has never met a stranger. If you ever use the bathroom at her house you will get a bathroom attendant. She is like cuddly Velcro. We are truly blessed to have her in our family.”
— Sara McKinney
Guardian of Clementine “Lemon”
Saoirse is posed on my couch as I write this, but she could be just as easily nestled in the chair next to me- she loves cuddling, and no nap is complete without her. Sharing time with Saoirse is everything time with a dog should be- adoring looks, gentle nudges, soft fur. She's attentive and curious and sweet as can be. I've never had a dog that alerts as well as she does- I wear hearing aids, but will miss certain sounds- the microwave beep, a timer, the doorbell or a soft knock. She's great at telling me what's happening, and has a different alert for each thing, including different cues for each of my friends, which amuses us all.
Being a guardian for this girl is wonderful- when I travel, she has a place to go, she came to me very well trained, and we've been able to build on that. When she is bred, I won't have to do any of the work, and I'll still get to play with puppies! It's a win-win situation.
Honestly, I'm shocked that I get to have Saoirse as part of my life for only the cost of veterinary care. She's a beautiful, wonderful dog- and no one realizes that she's a miniature until they pick her up- she is made of feathers. She's a supermodel, only sweeter. We absolutely adore her!
— Helen
Guardian of Saoirse