Here at Oregon Bernese I have guardian homes which give my dogs their own loving families who they live with other than when they come to have their puppies here in our cozy puppy nursery. When the dog retires they stay permanently with their guardian family. This gives families who may not otherwise be able to find or afford a great quality & well trained dog a chance to welcome one into their family at no cost to them in exchange for the dog staying with the breeder for 5-6 weeks to have it litter of puppies. When a dog retires, they will stay with their guardian family for life. I am so thankful to my guardian families who give such wonderful lives to the girls in my program.  
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Female Guardian Home Summary
The guardian female will be entrusted free of charge to the guardian to love on, socialize & be part of their family. The breeder will cover all breeding related costs of the dog. The guardian will bring the dog to the breeder for health testing & vet appointments as needed. Once the dog is old enough & has had all of its health testing completed the guardian will notify the breeder when the female is in heat & she will stay with the stud for approximately 5-9 days after which she will be returned to guardian home during pregnancy. (Pregnancy lasts 2 months) until about 5 days before the due-date of 58 days to have time to settle in. After the puppies are born she will stay with the breeder until the puppies are 4-5ish weeks old at which point she will go home to her guardian. The guardian is welcome to schedule a visit during the dogs stay with the breeder to see mom & puppies & the breeder will send updates on the dog to the family. Once she has had her 4 litters of puppies she will retire & be spayed and the guardian home will receive full ownership of the dog. ​
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Breeder will pay for the costs of:
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Purchase of dog
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Flight/Travel to Oregon
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Microchip & AKC registration
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Breeding related vet care 
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Breeding health testing costs
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All costs of pregnancy, birth & lactation care & supplements
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All vet care costs of pregnancy, birth & lactation.
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Any vet costs & food when dog is at breeders.
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Cost of spay if after 2+ litters 
Guardian covers the normal costs of a pet for example:​
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Dog’s food/expenses related to being a family pet.
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Dog's non-breeding related vet care including monthly heartworm/flea preventative
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Boarding/pet sitting when needed for vacations etc. (things that are not breeding related)
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Gas too & from breeders or vets when needed.
MEET THE GIRLS LOOKING FOR GUARDIAN HOMES
Bailey is looking for a good forever guardian family to bring some love and joy too! This girl is a bundle of happiness & loves people so much. If you love to hike & go on adventures, she is your girl. Bailey is a 2 year old AKC Bernese Mountain dog with a strking blue eye. She has excellent conformation, a beautiful thick coat wavy & weighs about 85 lbs.​ She has had all her vaccines & health testing & is a very healthy & happy girl.
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Bailey is medium energy & would thrive in a home with another pup to play with. She gets along amazingly with other dogs & loves romping around the yard with them. She will need a home with a fenced yard so she has room to play. Bailey is a social girl who loves to be with people.
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I am interviewing homes for her & she is ready to go home anytime from September 10th on.
Meet Meg a 2 year old Bernese who is is looking for a loving forever guardian home.
This girl has a bubbly & affectionate personality that makes it hard not to smile when she is around. She loves giving kisses & snuggling. She is playful & loves going on outdoor adventures anywhere with you. She is so intelligent & well-mannered on leash. Meg so good with other dogs & makes new friends super quickly. We love this sweet girl & are excited for her future here! Meg has a medium length thick beautiful coat & weighs about 88 lbs.
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She is going to be a delayed placement who is able to go home round November 20th but I would love to line up a good home for her in advance!
If being a guardian sounds like something you would be interested in please fill out the questionnaire below & email it too Knifongb@gmail.com
Guardian Questionnaire:
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What's your first and last name?
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Phone number?
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Number of children and ages? (if applicable)
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Do you currently have any pets? If so, tell me more about them. Are any intact males?
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If not have you had dogs in the past?
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Tell me more about yourself (Your lifestyle, family (if you have one), or anything else to help me make sure you're a good fit for my pups!)
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Do you live within 2 hours of Eagle Creek Oregon? If not are you willing to drive the dog to me when needed?
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What type of home do you live in? (Home, Apartment, Townhouse, or Other), do you own it? If not has your landlord given you permission for a large dog?
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Are you willing to send me a video or pictures of a tour of your home & yard?
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Do you have a fenced yard?
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Will you be the primary caretaker of the puppy? If not, who will be?
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How many hours in a row a day would the puppy be alone for on a regular basis?
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Are you ok with dealing with the dogs heat cycles starting when she is 6-12 months old every 6 months? They can be messy & require diapers.
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Are you ok dealing with a pregnant momma? There are not a lot of complicated care needs, but she will need some extra supplements in her food (provided by me) & gentle exercise/protection from rougher dogs.
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Will you be ok being without your dog for 5-7 weeks for the birth & puppy time period? You will be able to visit weekly if you would like & will be sent updates but it is still time apart. Some families plan vacations etc during this time :)
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Are you willing to do a basic puppy training class (at least 6 instructed sessions) with your dog to teach it proper manners & socialization?
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Are you willing to drive the dog too me for vet appointments/health testing, vaccinations & breeding? This will be approximately 3-6 trips a year but may be more or less at times.
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Are you willing to meet in person or over facetime to go over the arrangement before bringing your puppy home should you choose to move forward?
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