Mtn Green Doodles Female Guardian-Home Program Agreement

The Guardian Family understands that the Dog is considered a high-quality breeding prospect and may have an estimated breeding program value of approximately $10,000–$15,000.

The Breeder shall cover approved breeding-related expenses including:

• breeding health testing,
• reproductive evaluations,
• breeding-related veterinary care, and
• other approved breeding program expenses.

To participate in the Guardian Home Program, the Guardian Family agrees to:

1. Reside within the greater area specified above unless otherwise approved in writing by the Breeder.
2. Maintain safe and secure housing appropriate for the Dog.
3. Maintain secure physical fencing or approved containment methods to help prevent accidental breeding or escape.
4. Never allow the Dog off leash in unsecured areas.
5. Avoid dog parks and other uncontrolled dog environments unless approved by the Breeder.
6. Maintain reliable transportation and willingness to transport the Dog to and from the Breeder, reproductive veterinarian, or approved veterinary appointments as reasonably requested.
7. Feed the Dog exclusively the food specified above, unless otherwise approved by the Breeder.
8. Maintain timely, respectful, and cooperative communication with the Breeder regarding all matters involving the Dog.
9. Understand that the Breeder may occasionally make decisions regarding the Dog's care, breeding schedule, health testing, reproductive management, or program participation in the best interest of the Dog and breeding program.

Legal ownership and all breeding rights to the Dog shall remain solely with Mtn Green Doodles throughout the duration of this Agreement.

All puppies, reproductive material, and breeding rights associated with the Dog remain the sole property of the Breeder.

The Dog shall only be bred, or used for reproductive purposes under the direction and authorization of the Breeder.

The Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest in:

• puppies, breeding proceeds, or any reproductive use of the Dog

Upon retirement from the breeding program and completion of any required spay procedure, ownership of the Dog may be transferred to the Guardian Family at the Breeder's discretion.

The Guardian Family understands and agrees that the Breeder will require temporary possession of the female Dog for breeding-related purposes throughout the duration of the breeding program.

Breeding-related possession may include, but is not limited to:

Veterinary & Reproductive Appointments

The Breeder may take temporary possession of the Dog for: reproductive evaluations, progesterone testing, ultrasounds, health testing, pregnancy monitoring, veterinary care, or other breeding-related appointments.

Reasonable notice will be provided whenever possible.

Heat Cycles & Breeding

The Guardian Family agrees to notify the Breeder immediately upon the first visible signs of the Dog entering heat, including spotting or behavioral changes.

The Dog may remain in the Breeder's care during the breeding process until successful breeding has occurred.

Depending on breeding timing and logistics, the Guardian Family may:

• transport the Dog to scheduled breeding appointments as directed by the Breeder; or
• leave the Dog in the Breeder's care during the breeding window.

Final breeding arrangements shall be determined at the reasonable discretion of the Breeder.

Pregnancy, Whelping & Puppy Raising

The Dog will return to the Breeder approximately seven (7) to fourteen (14) days prior to the anticipated whelping date and remain in the Breeder's care until the puppies are fully weaned.

The Guardian Family understands that this process typically lasts approximately nine (9) to twelve (12) weeks total, depending on the needs of the litter, the health of the mother, and puppy development.

All puppies produced by the Dog remain the sole property of the Breeder.

The Guardian Family shall have no ownership interest in:

• puppies, breeding proceeds, stud fees, deposits, reproductive material, or litter-related income.

Breeding Limits & Retirement

The Breeder agrees that the Dog shall not be bred excessively and will generally not produce more than four (4) litters unless veterinary circumstances, failed pregnancies, or reproductive outcomes reasonably justify otherwise.

The Breeder will make breeding and retirement decisions with the health, safety, and long-term wellbeing of the Dog as the highest priority.

The Guardian Family shall not sell, lease, transfer, surrender, or otherwise rehome the Dog without prior written consent from the Breeder.

The Breeder reserves the right to visit the Guardian Home upon reasonable notice to evaluate the Dog's living conditions, care, health, and wellbeing.

The Guardian Family agrees to:

• Raise the Dog as an indoor family companion.
• Safely contain the Dog indoors when unattended. Crate or kennel training is strongly recommended.
• Provide regular exercise, socialization, and positive reinforcement training.
• Ensure the Dog remains: housebroken, leash trained, socially stable.
• Maintain routine veterinary care through the clinic specified above, unless emergency circumstances require otherwise.
• Provide monthly pictures and updates to the Breeder.
• Notify the Breeder promptly regarding: illness, injury, behavioral concerns, change of address, travel plans, change of email or phone number.
• Take all reasonable precautions necessary to prevent unauthorized breeding.

Any intentional or negligent unauthorized breeding constitutes material breach of this Agreement.

The Breeder shall be financially responsible for:

• breeding-related health testing, reproductive veterinary expenses, semen collection expenses, breeding-related procedures, and approved breeding-related veterinary care.

The Guardian Family shall be financially responsible for:

• food, grooming, training, routine veterinary care, vaccinations, preventatives, non-breeding illness or injury, emergency care unrelated to breeding, and general day-to-day expenses.

In the event of illness, injury, or medical emergency involving the Dog, the Guardian Family agrees to notify the Breeder as soon as reasonably possible.

If immediate veterinary treatment is necessary to protect the Dog's health or safety, the Guardian Family may obtain emergency veterinary care prior to contacting the Breeder.

If the Dog does not pass required breeding health testing or is determined unsuitable for the breeding program for health, temperament, structural, or reproductive reasons, the Guardian Family shall have first right of refusal to purchase the Dog as a companion animal for the reduced pet price specified below.

If the Guardian Family declines purchase, the Dog shall be returned to the Breeder, and the Breeder may place the Dog in an approved companion home at the Breeder's discretion.

This Agreement shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following:

• Transfer of ownership of the Dog to the Guardian Family.
• Retirement of the Dog from the breeding program.
• Death of the Dog.
• Permanent return of the Dog to the Breeder.
• Determination by the Breeder that the Guardian Family has materially breached this Agreement or failed to provide appropriate care for the Dog.

Failure to maintain timely, respectful, and cooperative communication or comply with the obligations outlined in this Agreement may constitute breach of contract and may result in removal of the Dog from the Guardian Home.

The Guardian Family agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Breeder from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from injury, damage, or actions caused by the Dog while in the possession or care of the Guardian Family.

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Utah.

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions or verbal agreements.