GUARDIAN PROGRAM

A guardian home is a permanent home for one of our breeding females. At Cape Golden we do not keep large numbers of breeding dogs. Rather, our breeding dogs are pets, who are bred for a maximum of three litters. If you are a guardian to one of our breeding dogs then she is your pet, however Cape Golden maintains breeding rights. We do not breed more than one litter per year, or more than three litters per female. 
Becoming a Guardian Home gives you the opportunity to have one of our Golden Retriever or Mini-Medium Groodle puppies as a family pet while he or she remains in our program for up to three litters, or up to the age of 5, whichever comes first. Cape Golden will retain all breeding rights. Once retired, she will be spayed at our expense.
If you are a guardian for one of our females, you will receive your puppy for a reduced, refundable cost. You are then responsible for all costs associated with your dog, except breeding costs which are covered by us. Your dog will live with you for most of the time. She will come to us two weeks before whelping, when she will stay until the puppies are weaned (approx 8 weeks total). You are welcome to visit while she is with us and play with the puppies! You will need to be able to take your dog to the vet several times for her health checks (at 12 months of age) and for blood tests to track ovulation. 
Being a guardian is not for everyone. Please email me at capegoldendogs@gmail.com for more information.