Guardian Program

Give a Breeding Dog a Loving Forever Home

At the core of our program is the love we have for every one of our dogs. For our breeding prospects, we want them to enjoy the love of a family. A guardian home provides that permanent home at no cost, while Kindred retains breeding rights for a set number of litters or a set period of time.

Apply to Be a Guardian
Bernedoodle enjoying family life in a guardian home
How It Works

What Is a Guardianship Program?

A guardianship program is where a family takes on the joys and responsibilities of raising a high-quality puppy at no cost to adopt. In return, Kindred Bernedoodle retains the breeding rights on the dog - for a certain number of litters if the dog is female, or for use as a stud for a set period of time. It is one more way we make sure our dogs enjoy an individualized, true family lifestyle at every stage of life.

A Shared Commitment

Who Does What

A guardianship is a partnership. Here's how the responsibilities are divided.

Guardian Home Responsibilities

  • Care for and love your new puppy as a true member of the family
  • Cover normal pet-related costs (vet, food, grooming, etc.)
  • Maintain your puppy's healthy physical and mental wellbeing
  • Keep a great relationship and stay in communication with us
  • Be friendly and respectful throughout the partnership

Kindred Responsibilities

  • Communicate clearly every step of the way
  • Pay for all breeding-related expenses
  • Educate you on the breeding process so you know what to expect
  • Be friendly and respectful throughout the partnership
Before You Apply

Things to Consider

You must live in the surrounding area of Chester or Lancaster County

Understand that you may not breed the puppy yourself

Have experience with dogs and be willing to socialize, exercise, and care for your puppy

Interested?

Become a Guardian Home

Fill out the form and we'll reach out to walk you through the process, answer your questions, and preview our guardian program contract. Prefer to talk it through?