Guardian Home Agreement (Summary)
The purpose of this program is to place a dog in a loving, permanent home while Diva Dogs retains breeding rights for a limited time.
Guardian Responsibilities
The Guardian agrees to:
- Provide a safe, loving, indoor home as a family pet (no outdoor or kennel living)
- Provide proper daily care including food, exercise, training, grooming, and socialization
- Maintain the dog’s health, weight and coat care
- Cover all routine and non-breeding veterinary expenses
- Notify Diva Dogs immediately of illness, injury, behavioral concerns, or first sign of heat (females)
- Ensure the dog is not rehomed, transferred, or left in another’s care without approval
- Pay a non-refundable $500 Guardian Fee (Varies depending on dog)
- Arrange and cover transportation to/from Diva Dogs when required
Breeder Responsibilities (Diva Dogs)
Diva Dogs will:
- Ensure the dog is healthy and up to date on vaccinations at placement
- Cover all breeding-related expenses, including breeding, pregnancy, whelping, and postpartum care
- Make all breeding and medical decisions related to reproduction
Breeding Terms
Females:
- Must return to Diva Dogs during heat cycles
- Stay for breeding, delivery, and approximately 8–10 weeks to raise puppies
- Maximum of 5 litters
Males:
- Must be available for breeding with notice
- May stay with Diva Dogs temporarily for breeding
- No unauthorized breeding allowed
Ownership & Retirement
- Diva Dogs retains breeding rights until the dog is retired
- Females retire by 5 years old; males by 7 years old (or earlier if determined)
- After retirement and spay/neuter, full ownership transfers to the Guardian
Important Conditions
- Dog must live indoors and be safely contained
- Guardian must inform Diva Dogs of any address changes
- If unable to keep the dog, it must be returned to Diva Dogs (no rehoming)
- Guardian assumes liability for the dog while in their care
- Diva Dogs may request updates or visits
Agreement
- Diva Dogs may reclaim the dog if terms are not met
- Guardian fee is non-refundable
- No unauthorized breeding permitted
- All terms must be agreed to in writing
By participating, both parties agree to work together to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the dog.
For more information regarding guardian and to discuss full contract- please reach put directly to Diva Dogs or Nytestok