GUARDIAN HOME INFORMATION


At Dry Creek Poodles, we have implemented our guardian home dog program in an effort to expand our breeding program.  

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A guardian home is a family that receives a top-quality breeding puppy to become a member of their family.  At eight weeks of age, a puppy will be sent to an approved guardian family.  There is no charge for the puppy.  When the dog is retired from breeding, the dog will be spayed/neutered and full AKC Registration and ownership is transferred to the guardian family.  The dog remains with its family to continue his/her life with them.

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GUARDIAN FAMILY REQUIREMENTS

  • Live within a reasonable driving distance to Modesto, CA.

  • The dog must live in the house a majority of the time.

  • Have a fully secured and fenced back yard.

  • Feed a dog food pre-approved by Dry Creek Poodles.

  • Give NuVet and NuJoint vitamin supplements daily.

  • Have no other intact dogs of the opposite sex in the home.

  • Provide socialization and basic obedience at home or from obedience classes.

  • Agree to provide regular health and veterinary care and keep vaccinations current.

  • Communicate freely with us about the health and conditions of the dog.

  • Provide photos and updates of the dog to us.

  • Agree to the following until the puppy has reached its full bone growth (around 2 years of age) so that we can ensure that the health of the joints are not compromised due to environment:

  1. Provide regular exercise for the dog and don't overfeed so the dog maintains a healthy weight.​

  2. Limit the intensity of running.

  3. Limit the jumping in/out of vehicles which puts stress on the elbow joints.


The choice of a guardian family is entirely the decision of Dry Creek Poodles. Not all interested families are chosen as we need to ensure that our breeding dogs are placed in the right families that fully understand the process. If you are interested in learning more about the possibility of becoming a guardian family, please email, text or call us.