Guardian Program
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Our Guardian Home Program allows families to enjoy one of our exceptional Bernedoodles at a reduced, refundable cost while partnering with us in our breeding program. Guardian families give our dogs a loving, permanent home, and in return, we maintain breeding rights for a limited number of litters.
This program is designed to ensure every dog lives in a family environment—not a kennel. Guardians receive a top-quality puppy, lifetime support, and all breeding-related expenses covered by us. After the dog’s breeding career is complete, full ownership is transferred to the guardian family.
It’s a wonderful way to welcome a premium Bernedoodle into your home while helping us raise healthy, happy puppies for other families.
Is There a Cost to Join Our Guardian Home Program?
Besides the initial refundable fee ($1000), our Guardian Families are responsible for the routine care and everyday wellness of the dog placed with them. This includes keeping up with annual vaccinations, feeding our preferred high-quality dog food, regular grooming, monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention, basic and ongoing training, socialization, and plenty of exercise, love, and attention.
All breeding-related expenses—including genetic testing, health screenings, and any medical costs connected to breeding—are fully covered by Copper Creek Bernedoodles.
Why Become a Guardian Home?
Becoming a Guardian Home allows your family to enjoy a top-quality Bernedoodle at a significantly reduced, refundable cost while partnering with us in raising future generations of healthy, well-loved puppies. Guardian families receive priority support, guidance, and access to a premium dog that has been carefully selected for temperament and health.
All breeding-related expenses are covered by us, and once the dog’s breeding career is complete, full ownership is officially transferred to your family. Throughout the process, your dog lives as a cherished pet in your home—not in a kennel—ensuring they experience the best life possible.
It’s a rewarding opportunity to bring an exceptional dog into your family while playing an important role in our mission to raise beautiful, healthy Bernedoodles.
What Are The Requirements to Become A Guardian Home?
Guardian Homes must live within 90 miles of Townville, South Carolina own their home, and have a schedule that allows the dog plenty of companionship. Our dogs must live indoors and never be left outside unattended. Families also need reliable transportation to bring their dog to us for breeding appointments, health testing, and whelping as needed.
Guardian families agree to stay in regular contact, provide updates and photos, and bring their dog for evaluations during the first year. These requirements help ensure each dog thrives in a safe, loving home while participating in our breeding program.
How does it work?
Most dogs in our Guardian Home Program are females, though we occasionally place a male. Puppies typically go home around 8 weeks old. During the first year, Copper Creek Bernedoodles completes all required health and genetic testing to determine if the dog will enter our breeding program. If we choose not to breed her, we cover the cost of spaying/neutering and she remains your family pet.
When a Guardian female comes into heat, families must contact us right away. Her cycle lasts 14–21 days, and we will need access to her for breeding appointments. After she is bred, she stays with her Guardian family until one week before her due date, then returns to us to whelp and raise her puppies for about 5–6 weeks.
Guardian families are welcome to visit during this time and will receive regular photos, videos, and updates.