GUARDIAN HOMEÂ PROGRAM
Bettering the breed together
BENEFITS
We started the guardian program to grow our breeding program while still providing each of our breeding dogs with a loving environment in a guardian family.
By joining our program, you desire to and will act as a guardian for a dog that is either a proven or prospective breeder.The dog is ‘pick of the litter’ with an estimated value of $10,000 to $20,000. Your initial cost is $1500. The breeder will pay all health testing associated with the breeding of the dog.
The following will spell out the guardian home program, including our requirements for guardian families while the dog is a part of the breeding program. The obligations we will assume as owner, and how the dog will become a permanent member of your family.
GUARDIAN HOME CRITERIA
Live within a 50 mile radius (one hour drive) of Majestic Merles of Maine kennel facility in Lebanon, ME.
Own your own home.
Have physical fencing to provide a safe and secure environment for the dog. This also protects the dog from unplanned, unwanted pregnancies and is crucial!
Never leave the dog off leash in an unsecured area. NO dog parks allowed!
Keep the guardian dog on Diamond Hi Energy dog food.
Maintain open lines of communication with us concerning any matter related to the dog.
Have reliable transportation and willingness to bring the dog to us when needed throughout the year for breeding purposes (i.e. testing, breeding, litters, etc) All health testing, routine and emergency vet care is shared by owner and guardian. Must use Broadview Animal Hospital. (Milton, Rochester or Dover NH locations)
Health testing for the purposes of breeding will be the responsibility of the breeder.
Routine healthcare will be the responsibility of the guardian.
Emergency care will be the responsibility of whomever is responsible for the dog at the time of the emergency.