Because Every Dog Deserves a Loving Family

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At Snickersdoodles, we believe every dog deserves to be part of a family—not just kenneled or kept solely for breeding purposes. To honor that belief while continuing to grow our program, we’ve created the Guardian Home Program.

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This program allows our breeding dogs to live full, happy lives in forever homes with local families while still participating in our breeding efforts. All of our dogs live in homes—not in kennels—and we plan to keep it that way.

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What is a Guardian Home?

A Guardian Home is a special arrangement where a carefully selected family receives one of our “pick of the litter” puppies or top-quality adolescent/adult dogs for a fraction of the cost, while Snickersdoodles retains breeding rights.

Once the dog’s breeding career is complete, we contribute $100 toward spay/neuter, and the dog remains your forever pet. 

Guardian families receive a stipend with each litter produced (or a puppy) as a thank-you for your commitment.

Note: We do not give our Guardian dogs away for free. A $500 deposit is required for all Guardian dogs, regardless of size, gender, or color. This ensures that our Guardian families are fully committed to the program for the right reasons.

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Guardian Home Requirements

To be considered as a Guardian Home, you must:

• Live within 1 hour of Austin, Texas (no anticipated relocations)

• Own your home

• Have a securely fenced yard

• Ensure the dog is an indoor family member, never left outside unattended

• Be willing to transport the dog to and from Snickersdoodles as needed

• Commit to feeding a high-quality dog food we approve

• Not own any intact male dogs (for female guardians)

• Provide regular exercise, training, and grooming

• Commit to basic obedience training, either formally or with prior experience

• Follow our veterinary guidelines including vaccinations, preventatives, and medications

• Maintain open communication with us regarding the dog

• Allow occasional home visits from us and visits to our home for familiarization

• Have a lifestyle where the dog is not left alone for long periods

• Most importantly—provide lots of love and attention!

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Additional Information

For Female Dogs:

• May have up to 4 litters maximum

• Must be returned to us for breeding, delivery, and weaning (approx. 5–6 weeks)

• Families are notified and may be present during delivery

• Must notify us immediately when the dog goes into heat

• Will stay with her Guardian Family until 5 days before due date

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For Male Dogs:

• Occasionally needed for mating or sperm collection

• Breeding typically takes place for a few hours every other day for a week

• May require short stays with us if not local

• Notify us in advance if travel or relocation is anticipated

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Puppy Updates & Visits

If you receive a Guardian Home puppy, we ask for:

• Periodic updates and photos during the first year

• Occasional visits to your home to build a bond with your dog

• Trips to our home to help your puppy feel comfortable before any future stays

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Ready to Apply?

We only place a few Guardian Home puppies each year, so space is limited. If you’re interested in providing a loving, forever home to one of our future breeding dogs, please complete the Guardian Home Application linked below.

Thank you for helping us raise happy, healthy puppies in a way that honors the dogs who make it all possible.