Guardian Home Program

Help us raise the next generation of ethically bred, family-raised puppies

Ethical Breeding

What is a Guardian Home?

At Cavapoo LoveBugs, we firmly believe that every single dog deserves to live its life as a cherished family member, not in a kennel facility. To execute our ethical breeding program to the absolute highest standards, we utilize Guardian Homes!

A Guardian Home allows a "Pick of the Litter" puppy to go directly to its forever home at 8 weeks old. The family raises, loves, and trains the puppy as their own. In exchange for providing a loving environment, Cavapoo LoveBugs retains the breeding rights for a specifically contracted number of litters.

Poodle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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Forever Home First

The dog never has to be re-homed after retiring. They are already settled completely with the family they know and love!

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Pick of the Litter

Guardian families receive an absolutely spectacular "Pick of the Litter" puppy fully free of the traditional purchase price!

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Health & Support

Cavapoo LoveBugs covers all breeding-related veterinary expenses including genetic testing, ultrasounds, and whelping care.

A Cavapoo LoveBug at home with family

Guardian Requirements

Because we retain the breeding rights and heavily invest in the dog's advanced health testing, we require strict operational standards for our Guardian Families:

  • •Must live within 30–45 minutes of Ridgeville, SC for breeding appointments.
  • •Must have a fully secured, physically fenced yard.
  • •Must ensure the dog is strictly kept as an indoor family pet, never left isolated outdoors.
  • •Must commit to high-quality vet-approved nutrition, professional grooming schedules, and basic obedience training.
  • •Must actively communicate and coordinate with Donna for health checks and matings.

Guardian Application

If you meet the requirements and are enthusiastic about partnering with our ethical breeding program, complete the application below!

Applicant Information

Household Logistics

Program Alignment

Signature

Guardian Contract

Upon approval of your Guardian Application, this official legally-binding contract must be completed.

Guardian Family Details

Subject Dog Details

Legal Contract Terms

Section 1. Owner, Guardian, and Female Dog

1.1 Breeder/Owner: Cavapoo LoveBugs/Donna

1.2 Guardian name:
Guardian Address:
Guardian Own or Rent:
Guardian Phone Number:
Guardian email:

1.3 Dog Name:
Dog Breed:
Dog Birthdate:

1.4 Breeder retains legal ownership of the dog.

1.5 Breeder retains ownership of all puppies produced by the Dog.

1.6 Ownership of the Dog will be transferred to Guardian when Breeder stops using the Dog for Breeding. This is typically 4 to 6 successful litters.

1.7 A successful litter is defined as a litter of at least 4 puppies that live to 8 weeks old.

1.8 After all successful litters are complete and ownership has been transferred to the Guardian, the Guardian agrees to spay the dog within 6 months or before the next heat, whichever comes first. All costs associated with spaying the dog are at the Guardian’s expense.

Section 2. Breeder

2.1 Breeder is guaranteed to visit the Guardian home at least twice per year.

2.2 Breeder will pay all cost related to genetic testing and breeding for the Dog.

2.3 Breeder will house the Dog during breeding time and return to Guardian when breeding is complete. Typically, this is a period of 4 to 7 days.

2.4 Typically it is expected that the Dog will be bred on her second heat and every heat thereafter according to her health up to the agreed litter amount.

2.5 Breeder has the right to confiscate and rehome the Dog if the Guardian fails to fulfill any portion of the agreement.

Section 3. Guardian

3.1 Guardian agrees to feed the Dog high-quality food approved by the breeder to ensure the health of the Dog and her Puppies.

3.2 Guardian is obligated to diligently watch for each new heat cycle and to notify Breeder immediately when the Dog has come into heat.

3.3 Guardian understands and agrees that the Dog will not be relocated out of the State of South Carolina until the Dog has completed the required litters and ownership has been transferred to Guardian.

3.4 Guardian must assist Breeder to ensure that the Dog is available to breed at the appropriate time.

3.5 Guardian must notify Breeder of any change in address, telephone number, or email address.

3.6 Guardian is responsible for all normal immunizations, vet visits, and normal sick dog veterinary fees.

3.7 Guardian will not choose or allow any elective veterinary procedures without the consent and without consulting with Breeder.

3.8 If the Dog becomes pregnant, from an unauthorized sire, while in the Guardian’s care, through negligence, Guardian may be held liable for damages caused to Breeder’s/Owner’s business.

Section 4. Damage to Guardian’s property and/or bodily injury

Guardian acknowledges and accepts that they are solely responsible for training and the risk of possible damage/injury caused by the dog. Breeder/Owner is held blameless for any and all such damage or injury to persons or property.

Section 5. Whelping and Raising Puppies

Whelping will be done at the Breeder's home. The Pregnant Dog will be brought to Breeder’s home a few days before the estimated due date. The Puppies and Mother will remain at Breeder’s home until puppies have reached an age of 5 to 6 weeks, after which the Mother will return to the Guardian home.

I acknowledge that this is a legal and binding contract and have reviewed and agreed to the terms listed above. This contract applies only to the original Guardian and is NOT transferable.

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