Become a Guardian Home
Have an amazing Cockapoo—without the full upfront cost
Imagine bringing home a beautiful, well-bred Cockapoo as your family pet…
without paying thousands for a puppy.
Our Guardian Home program allows local families to enjoy one of our top-quality dogs while partnering with us in our breeding program.
👉 This is not for everyone—but for the right family, it’s an incredible opportunity.
🐶 What is a Guardian Home? A Guardian Home is a permanent, loving home for one of our breeding dogs.
Your dog lives with you as your everyday family pet
You provide love, care, and a great home
We handle breeding responsibilities and related costs
Your dog is yours to love—this just allows us to continue responsibly raising future puppies.
💰 What does it cost?
There is no purchase price for the dog.
You cover normal pet ownership expenses:
Food
Grooming
Routine vet care
Preventatives
We cover:
Breeding-related expenses
Health testing
Spay/neuter when the program is complete
👉 Most families save thousands compared to purchasing a puppy.
🏡 What does the arrangement look like?
For Females:
Stay with you as your pet most of the time
Come to us:
~1 week during heat
~9 weeks for whelping (having puppies)
For Males:
Live with you full-time
Only visit us briefly for breeding
We work closely with you and keep everything as smooth and predictable as possible.
How often are dogs bred?
Typically females have 3-4 litters in their breeding career then we spay them. Research suggests that leaving dogs unspayed through multiple heat cycles increases the chance of infections as unlike women, dogs go through the entire hormone cascade of a pregnancy if they’re bred or not, to the point where after a heat that they’re not bred they can even produce milk. So we start at around 18-24 months old after OFA health testing is completed for hereditary diseases, breed twice back to back if she recovers like our girls normally do (some weigh more after weaning the puppies than they did before they were bred), set out a year, then either just one last litter or if she’s just exceptional one more litter after that and spayed. Females come into heat every 6-9 months.
A typical schedule could be:
Bring a new puppy home in Spring 2026
Health testing at 1 year old.
If passed bred in Fall 2027 or
Spring 2028. First and second litters in 2028. No litter in 2029.
Last litters in 2030. Spayed 2031.
💛 Why families love being a Guardian Home
You get a top-quality Cockapoo as your pet
No large upfront purchase cost
Built-in support from an experienced breeder
Boarding help available when needed
You’re part of something meaningful—helping raise future puppies
⚠️ Is this the right fit for your family?
We’re looking for specific homes to ensure our dogs thrive.
Ideal Guardian Homes:
✔ Live within ~2 hours of Wharton, TX
✔ Have a fenced yard (physical fence preferred for females)
✔ Own their home (preferred)
✔ Are home often (not gone long hours daily)
✔ Will follow high-quality care + vet recommendations
✔ Are comfortable with temporary separation during breeding
👉 This is a partnership—we’re looking for families who want to be part of something long-term.
🧠 Things to consider before applying
Please think through this honestly:
Are you okay with your dog staying with us for short periods?
Will your family (especially kids) handle that well?
Can you commit to communication and updates?
If yes—you may be a great fit.
🐾 Meet Our Current Guardian Opportunities
Venus
Age: 1 year old
Sex: Female
Personality: Sweet, Affectionate
Size: 18 lbs
Temperament notes: Loves everyone she meets, gets along with other dogs, enjoys kids, and adores cuddles.
Casper
Age: 16 Weeks Old
Sex: Male
Personality: Loving, Cuddly, and Talkative
Size Estimate: 18-20 lbs
Temperament notes: Casper loves attention and being with you. He adores toys and does great with kids.
Lottie
Age: 8 Weeks Old
Sex: Female
Personality: Sweet Bouncy Playful
Size Estimate: 14-19 lbs
Temperament notes: Lottie is an adorable little girl who is ready to play!
Emberly
Age: 12 Weeks Old
Sex: Female
Personality: Loving and Playful
Size Estimate: 18-25 lbs
Temperament notes: Emberly is a big girl with a relaxed personality. She loves attention and running to play with the dogs.
📸 What we ask from you
Provide a loving indoor home
Keep up with routine care
Send updated photos every few months
Communicate when your dog is in heat (for females)
Help us keep your dog healthy and thriving
📍 Location Requirement
We are located near Wharton, TX and require Guardian Homes to be within driving distance (about 2 hours preferred) so we can easily coordinate care.
✨ Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like a great fit for your family, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Fill out our Guardian Home Application below
👉 We’ll review and reach out if it looks like a good match
💬 Still have questions?
We’re happy to talk through everything with you—this is an important decision, and we want it to be the right fit for both you and the dog.
Fill out our Guardian Home Form to help us get to know you!
