Guardian Dogs Available

Guardian Program Overview

Thank you for your interest in our guardian program.

We offer unique opportunities for local families to be involved in the development of the breed by committing to our guardian program and welcoming a Lovelocks puppy into your life.

Our guardian program offers a supportive community with a dedicated family Facebook page as well as regular doggy play dates.

There are many benefits for Guardian families, they will have the 'pick of the litter' as chosen by the breeder, ongoing support and advice, with an added benefit of free care for your dog during breeding times especially beneficial for well timed holidays. It is a way for families to be involved and contribute to the breed development, our breeding program and our Cobberdog community.

Australian Cobberdogs have a strong human focus and it is important they are raised with a kind and loving family to thrive and live their best life. For this reason we chose to use a guardian program allowing our future breeding dogs to go home as puppies where they will live in their forever homes.

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The first step to becoming a guardian is to see if you meet the initial logistical criteria, then consider if you are willing to adhere to the requirements of the guardian contract. Guardianship is not for everyone, but it can be perfect for those who are interested in the breeds development and agree with the guardian home purpose.

There is an upfront $1500 bond payable for the puppy. This assists us with covering the costs such as veterinary care, microchipping, quality diet, vaccinations and deworming. The $1500 bond will be reimbursed to the guardian family once he/she has been retired, (desexed).

If we believe it is in the best interest of the guardian dog to not breed with him or her at all, the bond becomes the cost of the dog and is not reimbursed.

Female dogs come back to the breeder for mating and again at whelping and will stay with the breeder between 6-8 weeks for a maximum of 2 mating's.
Male dogs come back to the breeder throughout the year often for short periods of time (between 1-3 nights) for mating or semen collection. The male dog will be under contract for approx 3 years.
Between the time the pup leaves the breeder and is of mating age (over 20 months for females and 12 months for males) the guardian family will need to make pup available for health testing (help and elbow x-rays) as organised by the breeder.

To be considered for a guardian home you:

Located in Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba or surrounds (within an hour of Ipswich is ideal)
Have a secure fenced yard, and agree to include the dog in your everyday life, including sleeping indoors,
Have ample time to be with your dog such as retired, work from home, part time worker etc and committed to training and socializing your guardian dog
Willing to attend cobberdog play dates in Brisbane, and look forward to being involved in the Lovelocks community
Have friendly, reliable and honest communication and character
Be a great dog mum or dad and provide a loving stable home where the dog can be a part of the family feel loved and live an enriched life.