Bos Kennel and Company

Our Guardianship Program

The Guardianship Program in Summary

The guardian dog would be under the care of the family at no cost. The guardian family must live within 1.5 hours of Springford ON

There is a questionnaire and a contract involved with our program, please send us a message below to get started! We are excited to meet you and learn more about you!

In the guardianship program, the breeder retains ownership of the dog during the guardian period (for a female up to 5 years) (for a male up to 7 years). The dog lives with the guardian parent but will return to the breeder for breeding purposes. Upon completion of the guardian period, ownership will transfer to the guardian parent.

The goal of our guardian program is to provide families or individuals with a loving, and healthy puppy at a reduced price, while also continuing our breeding process. Both parties are expected to be readily available and understandable towards one another throughout the guardian period and into the unforeseeable future.

Benefits for the Guardian Parent/Family

• A Lifelong Pet at a Reduced Price: Enjoy the companionship of the dog during the guardian period, and assume full ownership afterward.
• Guidance & Support: The breeder provides advice on diet, training, and healthcare to ensure the dog’s well-being.
• No Breeding Responsibility: The breeder handles all aspects of the dog’s breeding, including, transportation, care during heat, breeding, and whelping.

What is all included in the Contract ?

• Ownership remains with the breeder throughout the guardian period, transferring to the guardian parent once the period ends.
• Breeding Restrictions: The guardian parent cannot breed the dog, and the dog cannot live with un-fixed male or female dogs.
• Care & Training:
• Diet: The dog must be fed a RAW diet or a high-quality kibble, as recommended by the breeder, at the expense of the guardian parent.
• Exercise & Mental Stimulation: Daily exercise (walks, runs, fetch) and mental enrichment (training, toys, tricks) are required.
• Training: The guardian parent must provide basic obedience training, including commands like sit, stay, down, fetch, and leash walking.
• Living Conditions: The dog must have a comfortable, clean, and secure living environment with adequate shelter and bedding.
• Veterinary Care:
• All general vet bills will be the responsibility of the guardian parent.
• All breeding related veterinary bills will be covered by the breeder.
• All vet appointments must be approved by the breeder in advance, who may also request additional procedures.
• Transportation:
• All breeding related transportation will be done by the breeder (e.g., progesterone testing, breeding, and the whelping period).

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