Thank you for your interest in our Guardian Program!
We are so thankful for our guardian homes and are always in need of those interested in the program so that we can continue our unique scientific breeding program. These great dogs join our guardian families at a great price, FREE. The dog becomes a faithful and loving member of your family, and Carolina Point Retrievers (CPR) maintains exclusive rights for breeding with unlimited access. Once it has been determined by CPR, your guardian retriever is to be retired, CPR will transfer ownership, of the retriever, to your family, if so desired. this transfer will occur at no additional cost, to the guardian family.
Guardian family share in the profits from their dog’s litters. This is offered in an effort to assist in offsetting the cost of the regular daily maintenance of housing one of our retrievers (food, medicine, vet bills, training, etc). Of course there are requirements set forth in the agreement that must be followed for obvious reasons. CPR will have unfettered access to the retriever, in cooperation with the guardian family’s schedule, as best can be afforded by CPR, to conduct medical examinations, medical procedures, breeding and whelping, and showing. All efforts will be made, by CPR, to include the guardian family, to the extent that they wish to be involved, in these incidents.
Who Benefits From Our Program?
Each Dog
We believe that our retrievers are best served integrated into a loving family rather than being raised in a kennel. Our retrievers are breed to be social animals that adore their families and want the individual attention that is provided by a family unit. Our retrievers want to be involved in their family’s daily life and participate as beloved family members. By placing them in a guardian family’s home environment from a young age, we here at CPR, feel we are doing our best to ensure the retrievers happiness and stability.
Our Guardian Families
This program allows us an opportunity to test, show, and retest to ensure that the very best dogs will continue to improve the heath of the Golden Retriever breed.
Guardian Program Requirements:
The guardian family must live within three hour of Conway, South Carolina. All houses should have a fenced yard, and families should keep in mind that our retrievers must not be left outside alone. If the guardian family lives in an apartment, they need to have a plan to occupy, and develop the retriever. The guardian family must notify CPR within 14 days of moving or relocating the retriever from the agreed upon location. The guardian family may not, under any circumstances, have an intact dog in addition to CPR’s guardian dog. The guardian family may not, under any circumstances, have CPR’s guardian retriever spayed or neutered! The guardian family may not have the coat or coats of CPR’s guardian retriever cut or clipped. This the cutting or clipping of the retrievers’ coat or coats, will effect the appearance of the retriever and may be looked at unfavorably by a judge at an upcoming dog show, or competition. “Revolution” is what CPR utilized for flea, heartworm, and ticks. The guardian family will be required to maintain this anti-parasite regimen on a monthly basis.
What guidelines does the guardian family have to follow when raising the puppy or dog?
As a puppy, the guardian family needs to feed it Purina Puppy Chow for Large Breeds. As an adult, Purina Pro Plan except when the retriever has been bred. When pregnant, Purina Puppy Chow for Small Breeds is the only food to be fed to our retriever. The guardian family is to avoid all chemicals. If the retriever becomes sick or injured, guardian families must notify the owner (CPR) immediately so (CPR) is involved in all decisions regarding the treatment of the retriever. The guardian family must practice safe handling of the retriever at all times. Always use a collar and leash Provide basic obedience training so the retriever develops and maintains good social skills. The guardian family is responsible either for the transportation of the retriever to CPR, or arranging to meet us at a mutually agreed upon location for pick up of the dog for all health certifications, testing's, showings, and breeding's.
How long does the retriever need to be with CPR?
The guardian family must notify CPR immediately, as soon as they become aware the female retriever is in heat. CPR will coordinate for the transfer of the retriever as soon as possible. The breeding process may take up to two weeks. The breeding will be conducted based upon the best medical information we have been provided. Showing takes approximately one week for each show. Health certifications take four to seven days. Male dogs may be with us for up to a week for breeding.
What happens during pregnancy? Pregnancy is actually very easy. Normal play and running during the first half of pregnancy is great. But the second half is a little different. CPR will limit activity to walks on a leash. NO BALL CHASING or RUNNING of any type should be done. These types of activities could cause damage to the developing puppies inside the retriever. “Revolution” is what CPR utilized for flea, heartworm, and ticks. The guardian family will be required to maintain this anti-parasite regimen on a monthly basis during pregnancy.
What happens during the whelping process? The female will come home to CPR for approximately two weeks before the due date. She will stay until puppies go home at 8 to 9 weeks of age. She will be closely monitored by CPR, and no expense will be spared in her care.
What are the guardian’s obligations in medical care? While the dog is in the guardians care, any preventable illness or injury, not related to the breeding program, is the guardian family’s financial responsibility, just as it would be for your pet, if it were not part of CPR’s guardian program. All medical decisions are to be made by the owner of the retriever, CPR. If the guardian family is negligent, and the dog is lost, or dies, while in the guardian family’s care we will ask for you to be responsible for CPR’s financial loss. If you are caring for the dog in a responsible way, this shouldn't be a problem. We recognize that bad things can happen to anybody. Fortunately, we have never had a serious injury or loss to any retriever in our guardian program.
What does the guardian home pay for, and what does the breeder pay for? The guardian home pays for any normal care items for the dog. To include: food, routine veterinarian visits and check-ups, normal vaccinations, flea & tick treatments, heartworm, deworming, leashes, create, beds, , toys, etc. These are normal expenses that one would have with any other pet. The owner, CPR, pays for all expenses related to health certifications, testing for breeding purposes, all breeding and litter expenses, repeat testing, and showings and competitions.
When are the retrievers retired from the guardian program? Females typically have the last breeding during their fifth year. The final decision, as to when the retriever is to be removed from the breeding program, will be made by CPR and CPR’s medical team, veterinarian experts, specializing in canine reproduction. This decision will be based upon the best scientific information available. Males typically will be used through their sixth year. The final decision, as to when the retriever is to be removed from the breeding program, will be made by CPR, based upon the best scientific information available, and in consultation with veterinarian experts, specializing in canine reproduction.
Who pays for the spay/neuter? The owner, CPR, pays for the spay/neuter of the retriever that is being retired from our breeding program.
What happens if the retriever does not meet CPR’s breeding standards? We consider CPR’s breeding standards to be very high. Regular medical testing is conducted, on our retrievers, to ensure the retrievers do in fact meet our high breeding standards. We will remove any retriever from our our breeding program that does not meet or exceed our established breeding standards. If the retriever in the guardian homes care does not meet our breeding standards, the guardian will be given the first opportunity to adopt the retriever. In either case, the retriever will be spayed/neutered after he/she is fully grown.
Here at CPR, we work very hard to select the best, of the best, of our retrievers for our guardian homes. If you, the guardian home, are willing to make an honest commitment to us, CPR, we will be as flexible as possible to make this program work for both of us.
CPR hopes that you will consider partnering with us, to raise a healthy, beautiful, well tempered, and well mannered retriever.
If you are interested in applying to our guardian program, contact us.
Guardian family share in the profits from their dog’s litters. This is offered in an effort to assist in offsetting the cost of the regular daily maintenance of housing one of our retrievers (food, medicine, vet bills, training, etc). Of course there are requirements set forth in the agreement that must be followed for obvious reasons. CPR will have unfettered access to the retriever, in cooperation with the guardian family’s schedule, as best can be afforded by CPR, to conduct medical examinations, medical procedures, breeding and whelping, and showing. All efforts will be made, by CPR, to include the guardian family, to the extent that they wish to be involved, in these incidents.
Who Benefits From Our Program?
Each Dog
We believe that our retrievers are best served integrated into a loving family rather than being raised in a kennel. Our retrievers are breed to be social animals that adore their families and want the individual attention that is provided by a family unit. Our retrievers want to be involved in their family’s daily life and participate as beloved family members. By placing them in a guardian family’s home environment from a young age, we here at CPR, feel we are doing our best to ensure the retrievers happiness and stability.
Our Guardian Families
- The guardian families receive a top quality Golden Retriever.
- The guardian families provide an investment time, love, and cooperation into the life of a CPR retriever that typically is returned five fold, by the retriever.
- The guardian families have the opportunity to receive financial compensation for housing, and maintaining our retriever. This assistance is provided to offset the cost of the regular daily maintenance of housing one of our retrievers (food, medicine, vet bills, training, etc). The assistance is provided as the retriever is enrolled in Dog Shows and Dog Competitions to earn awards and recognition.
This program allows us an opportunity to test, show, and retest to ensure that the very best dogs will continue to improve the heath of the Golden Retriever breed.
Guardian Program Requirements:
The guardian family must live within three hour of Conway, South Carolina. All houses should have a fenced yard, and families should keep in mind that our retrievers must not be left outside alone. If the guardian family lives in an apartment, they need to have a plan to occupy, and develop the retriever. The guardian family must notify CPR within 14 days of moving or relocating the retriever from the agreed upon location. The guardian family may not, under any circumstances, have an intact dog in addition to CPR’s guardian dog. The guardian family may not, under any circumstances, have CPR’s guardian retriever spayed or neutered! The guardian family may not have the coat or coats of CPR’s guardian retriever cut or clipped. This the cutting or clipping of the retrievers’ coat or coats, will effect the appearance of the retriever and may be looked at unfavorably by a judge at an upcoming dog show, or competition. “Revolution” is what CPR utilized for flea, heartworm, and ticks. The guardian family will be required to maintain this anti-parasite regimen on a monthly basis.
What guidelines does the guardian family have to follow when raising the puppy or dog?
As a puppy, the guardian family needs to feed it Purina Puppy Chow for Large Breeds. As an adult, Purina Pro Plan except when the retriever has been bred. When pregnant, Purina Puppy Chow for Small Breeds is the only food to be fed to our retriever. The guardian family is to avoid all chemicals. If the retriever becomes sick or injured, guardian families must notify the owner (CPR) immediately so (CPR) is involved in all decisions regarding the treatment of the retriever. The guardian family must practice safe handling of the retriever at all times. Always use a collar and leash Provide basic obedience training so the retriever develops and maintains good social skills. The guardian family is responsible either for the transportation of the retriever to CPR, or arranging to meet us at a mutually agreed upon location for pick up of the dog for all health certifications, testing's, showings, and breeding's.
How long does the retriever need to be with CPR?
The guardian family must notify CPR immediately, as soon as they become aware the female retriever is in heat. CPR will coordinate for the transfer of the retriever as soon as possible. The breeding process may take up to two weeks. The breeding will be conducted based upon the best medical information we have been provided. Showing takes approximately one week for each show. Health certifications take four to seven days. Male dogs may be with us for up to a week for breeding.
What happens during pregnancy? Pregnancy is actually very easy. Normal play and running during the first half of pregnancy is great. But the second half is a little different. CPR will limit activity to walks on a leash. NO BALL CHASING or RUNNING of any type should be done. These types of activities could cause damage to the developing puppies inside the retriever. “Revolution” is what CPR utilized for flea, heartworm, and ticks. The guardian family will be required to maintain this anti-parasite regimen on a monthly basis during pregnancy.
What happens during the whelping process? The female will come home to CPR for approximately two weeks before the due date. She will stay until puppies go home at 8 to 9 weeks of age. She will be closely monitored by CPR, and no expense will be spared in her care.
What are the guardian’s obligations in medical care? While the dog is in the guardians care, any preventable illness or injury, not related to the breeding program, is the guardian family’s financial responsibility, just as it would be for your pet, if it were not part of CPR’s guardian program. All medical decisions are to be made by the owner of the retriever, CPR. If the guardian family is negligent, and the dog is lost, or dies, while in the guardian family’s care we will ask for you to be responsible for CPR’s financial loss. If you are caring for the dog in a responsible way, this shouldn't be a problem. We recognize that bad things can happen to anybody. Fortunately, we have never had a serious injury or loss to any retriever in our guardian program.
What does the guardian home pay for, and what does the breeder pay for? The guardian home pays for any normal care items for the dog. To include: food, routine veterinarian visits and check-ups, normal vaccinations, flea & tick treatments, heartworm, deworming, leashes, create, beds, , toys, etc. These are normal expenses that one would have with any other pet. The owner, CPR, pays for all expenses related to health certifications, testing for breeding purposes, all breeding and litter expenses, repeat testing, and showings and competitions.
When are the retrievers retired from the guardian program? Females typically have the last breeding during their fifth year. The final decision, as to when the retriever is to be removed from the breeding program, will be made by CPR and CPR’s medical team, veterinarian experts, specializing in canine reproduction. This decision will be based upon the best scientific information available. Males typically will be used through their sixth year. The final decision, as to when the retriever is to be removed from the breeding program, will be made by CPR, based upon the best scientific information available, and in consultation with veterinarian experts, specializing in canine reproduction.
Who pays for the spay/neuter? The owner, CPR, pays for the spay/neuter of the retriever that is being retired from our breeding program.
What happens if the retriever does not meet CPR’s breeding standards? We consider CPR’s breeding standards to be very high. Regular medical testing is conducted, on our retrievers, to ensure the retrievers do in fact meet our high breeding standards. We will remove any retriever from our our breeding program that does not meet or exceed our established breeding standards. If the retriever in the guardian homes care does not meet our breeding standards, the guardian will be given the first opportunity to adopt the retriever. In either case, the retriever will be spayed/neutered after he/she is fully grown.
Here at CPR, we work very hard to select the best, of the best, of our retrievers for our guardian homes. If you, the guardian home, are willing to make an honest commitment to us, CPR, we will be as flexible as possible to make this program work for both of us.
CPR hopes that you will consider partnering with us, to raise a healthy, beautiful, well tempered, and well mannered retriever.
If you are interested in applying to our guardian program, contact us.