What is a Guardian Home?   In order to give each of our dogs the best possible life we place some of our breeding dogs with a permanent family.  We retain ownership of the dog for a period of years, usually 4-5, during which the dog lives with the guardians as their family pet.  It comes to our house for breeding, or to have puppies, but other than that it lives with its guardians.  At the end of the contract period, we pay to have the dog neutered and ownership transfers to the guardians.   1.    We require a $500 deposit until the dog is bred for the first time.  At that time the amount is returned. 2.    Guardian Family must have a fence, invisible fence or be in a secluded country setting. 3.    Guardians must live within 150 miles of Bradford, VT for the duration of the contract. 4.    Be willing to feed a diet Grandview approves of.  We feed a raw diet but I am willing to make some compromises with families not willing to feed raw. 5.   You must be willing to openly communicate with Grandview about any matter related to the dog and allow me to visit your home and be able to visit my home. 6.   Understand and agree that the dog will breed at our home and females will give birth at our home. Females will be with us for about 8 weeks after giving birth and then will be returned to you. This will not be more than once per year unless otherwise agreed on by both parties. At six years of age or sooner the dog will be spayed or neutered and will then stay with you in their forever home. 7.  It can be difficult to have your pet leave for 8 weeks so this must be given great consideration.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We currently have both adult dogs and puppies available to guardian homes.  I love these dogs immensly but have chosen to allow them to find their forever homes sooner than later.    Jazz:  She is 4 years old and will be having 1-2 more litters.  Jazz loves everyone and car rides.  I see her with a family without small children, she gets along well with them but I think she would rather adult companions.  Jazz has gone through some challenging times in her life and is ready to take quiet walks, get comfy on the couch and sleep in your bed.   Adoption Pending: Treasure:  She is an amazing girl.  I see  her with an active family.  She enjoys life in every way.  She also needs obedience training.   Puppies: I have puppies from Jazz's litter that I am holding to health test.  If they meet the standards they will be available in June/July for Guardian Home adoption.