WHAT IS tHE STOKESHIRE GUARDIAN HOME PROGRAM?



At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we strongly believe that every dog deserves a loving and permanent home. As a family-run business, we treat all our dogs as part of our family and ensure they live with us in our home rather than in kennels. We firmly believe that raising puppies or dogs in a home environment is best for their well-being and happiness. That's why we are proud to offer our Stokeshire Guardian Home Program, which provides a permanent home for our breeding males or females with a family or individual.

Our Guardian Home Program allows you to enjoy one of our top-quality "Pick of the Litter" puppies as a family pet. The dog will remain with you for the majority of its life, except for when a dam is being bred or has puppies (whelping).

While we retain all breeding rights, becoming a Guardian Home is an excellent opportunity for you to provide a loving home to one of our top breeding dogs. We are committed to ensuring our dogs are well-cared for and happy! Once a dog has retired (usually after 4-6 litters or reaching the age of 6), we will neuter or spay them at our expense.

The Perks of Guardianship with Stokeshire

  • Own a Health & DNA Tested top pick of the litter gorgeous Stokeshire dog! 

  • receive 50% off the cost of your Stokeshire puppy or FREE Adult Breed or Retired Dog

  • COMPLIMENTARY 4 weeks of Doodle School for Puppies! TAKE HOME AT 12 WEEKS OLD. 

  • Be compensated $500 for each litter once puppies go home.

  • visit STOKESHIRE AND play with the puppies WHEN YOU VISIT YOUR DAM. 

  • BE COMPENSATED $100 FOR each SIRED LITTER FOR STUD GUARDIAN HOMES.

  • RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY BOARD AND SOCIALIZATION. LIMITATIONS AND AVAILABILITY APPLY. 

  • MEMBERSHIP TO OUR STOKESHIRE OWNER COMMUNITY -RESOURCES, EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND NETWORKING! 

  • GROW YOUR SOCIAL FOLLOWING WITH STOKESHIRE!

Guardian home requirements:

Becoming a Guardian Home requires you to provide basic dog care necessities, such as food, annual check-ups, and vaccines. You can rest assured that Stokeshire will cover all breeding-related expenses, including health testing, x-rays, progesterone testing, and any additional care required during the whelping or breeding process. However, we understand that this opportunity may not be suitable for everyone. It is crucial that you are willing and able to meet these requirements.

  • Must live within 120 miles of Medford, Wisconsin for Dams and in the US for our Studs.

  • Must be willing to provide the best homes possible for their guardian dog.

  • Guardians must own and live in a home with a fully fenced yard or equivalent.

  • Have previous experience with dogs.

  • Be willing to teach basic commands such as sit, stay, lay-down, no, and leave it.
    We like to see our Team earn the Canine Good Citizen.

  • Guardians must ensure the puppy is socialized with adults, children, and other animals.

  • He/she must be an indoor pet and never be left unattended outside.

  • Feed premium, quality food*

  • All other dogs in the home MUST be fixed if they are the opposite sex.

  • Provide regular exercise and stimulation.

  • Willing to let Stokeshire come and visit.

  • Carry Insurance that covers major surgery

  • Contact Breeder immediately in the event of a serious illness or accident.

  • Send a copy of all vet visits to the Breeder upon request.

  • Have a strong working relationship with a Vet Client that offers reproductive health services for canines.

  • Must not allow he/she to mate with any unapproved dogs.

  • Provide veterinary care as needed.

  • If you are a guardian of a female dog, you must be willing to drop her off for 1-2 weeks while she is bred. Then drop her back off 1 week prior to her whelping date. She will stay with us at Stokeshire until the puppies are weaned around 6 weeks of age.

  • If you are a guardian of a male dog, you must be willing to drop him off for 3-5 days for breeding unless arrangements are made ahead of time for us to pick him up. Sometimes we are able to come to you for breeding. In the rare cases, we use AI, we will work to schedule an appointment with the vet and arrange all the details.

  • Be able to communicate with us, the breeder, about scheduling testing, mating, whelping, and anything else breeding-related.

Our Guardian Home Families