A guardian family agrees to raise, love and care for a Merced Doodle breeding dog. In exchange for providing a home for one of our breeding dogs, the guardian family receives a high-quality dog for just a small deposit and ownership will be transferred to the guardian family when the dog is retired from breeding.

We require that the guardian family provides the dog with a nutritious diet, training, all customary vet appointments, and most importantly the love of a family. Any vet appointments and test regarding or related to breeding will be the responsibility of Merced Doodles. A guardian must be willing to work with us and keep the dog available for possible breeding "dates", testing, and whelping.

To be considered as a Guardian Home for one of our breeding dogs, we require that you live within 30 minutes driving distance from Merced, CA. It is necessary that you have physical fencing to provide a safe and secure environment for the Guardian dog/puppy, own your own home, and have a schedule that will allow for your dog to not be left alone for extended periods of time.

All dogs/pups placed in Guardian Families must be indoor dogs, and never be left outside unattended. Guardian Families must have reliable transportation, and a willingness to bring the Guardian dog/pup to us when needed throughout the year.​​

Dogs in our guardian homes will be bred up to 4 times if fit. Once we have decided to retire the dog, we will spay/neuter the dog and sign full ownership of the dog over to you.

A lifestyle that permits the dog to have regular, quality companionship and flexibility to allow for breeding events is essential.

Willingness to provide proper prenatal care and environment for pregnant dogs.

Provision of proper exercise, socialization, and training for the dog.

Regular grooming for the dog.

Willingness to have a dog that will be needed for breeding.

For a female dog, this involves having the dog stay with us for breeding (usually a few days), 1 week before due date, whelping and puppy raising (minimum of 5-6 weeks).

For males, this involves a willingness to bring the dog for breedings as needed and within 48 hours notice.

Willingness to allow us to visit your home and the dog and to allow the dog to stay with us a few times a year to ensure she or he remains comfortable with us.

A side benefit of this is that we will do our best to schedule these visits around your travel/vacation schedule so that we can take care of the dog while you are away instead of a pet sitter.

Willingness to be very communicative with us about the dog, your schedule, and other related items.

If you are interested in applying for Guardianship please complete and submit

>>GUARDIAN HOME APPLICATION HERE<<

If you have questions about becoming a Guardian Family, please contact us.