Thank you for considering Royal Doodles in your search for a new puppy! To ensure the process is seamless on you and our puppies and that we match you with a puppy that best fits your lifestyle and preferences, we've created a quick and easy adoption application. By answering a few simple questions about your home, routine, and what your looking for in a pup, you'll help us tailer our recommendation on your ideal companion.
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A guardian home is when a loving family takes in a pregnant dog, like your Bernese Mountain Dog expecting Bernedoodle puppies, to care for her as their own pet while the breeder keeps ownership and manages her breeding. The family provides a happy home, feeding, grooming, and loving the dog, and ensures she gets to vet visits, especially during pregnancy. The breeder covers costs like vet bills and handles the puppies’ birth and placement. The dog might stay with the family during early pregnancy but could return to the breeder to have her puppies. After the puppies are weaned, the dog goes back to the family until she retires from breeding, when she often becomes their permanent pet. It’s a way for the dog to live in a cozy home, the family to enjoy a special dog for free, and the breeder to continue their program responsibly.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a guardian home • Must live within a 75-mile radius of Daytona Beach, FL. This allows for easy coordination of veterinary visits, breeder check-ins, and transport for whelping or breeding activities. You must be willing to travel to us or accommodate our visits as needed.
General Requirements
1. Loving and Stable Home:
• Provide a safe, nurturing environment where our Bernese Mountain Dog is treated as a family member.
• Commit to her lifelong care, including during pregnancy, and potentially after retirement (when she may become your spayed pet).
• Ensure a calm, spacious home suitable for a large breed
2. Experience and Availability:
• Have experience with dogs, preferably large breeds or those with grooming needs (e.g., Bernese or Poodles). First-time owners may be considered if highly committed and willing to learn.
• At least one adult must be available to care for the dog, with a schedule allowing for daily exercise, feeding, and attention. The dog should not be alone for more than 6-8 hours daily.
• Be prepared to monitor the dog’s health during pregnancy (e.g., appetite, energy) and report changes to us promptly.
3. Physical Environment:
• Own or rent a home with a fully fenced yard (at least 4-6 feet high) to ensure the dog’s safety and exercise needs.
Provide daily exercise (e.g., walks, playtime) suitable for a pregnant Bernese, avoiding overexertion.
Commitment to Breeding Program:
• Attend veterinary appointments (costs covered by us) and administer any medications or supplements as directed.
• Allow the dog to return to us for whelping (around day 50-63 of pregnancy) and puppy rearing (8-12 weeks)
• Understand that we retain full ownership and control all breeding decisions, including the current Bernedoodle litter and any future litters.
• Agree to a contract outlining your role, our financial responsibilities (e.g., vet bills, breeding costs), and the dog’s retirement plan (typically transferring ownership to you after 2-4 litters or age 5-7, health permitting).
• Be comfortable with periodic breeder visits or check-ins to ensure the dog’s well-being.
• Return the dog to us if you can no longer fulfill guardian duties.
• Commit to ethical pet ownership, including not breeding the dog independently or placing puppies without our approval.
• Agree to spay the dog at retirement (cost covered by us) if she remains with you.
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Please complete this application to help us ensure our dogs are placed in suitable, forever homes. All information is confidential and used solely for the adoption process.
Applicant Information
1. Full Name: _______________________________
2. Address: _______________________________
• City, State, ZIP: _______________________________
3. Phone Number: _______________________________
4. Email Address: _______________________________
5. Occupation: _______________________________
• Work hours/schedule: _______________________________
Household Information
1. Who lives in your household? (Include names, ages, and relationships, e.g., spouse, children, roommates)
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2. Do you have other pets? (If yes, list species, breed, age, sex, and spay/neuter status)
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3. Does anyone in your household have allergies to dogs? (If yes, explain)
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4. Do you own or rent your home?
• Own [ ] Rent
• If renting, provide landlord’s name and contact information: _______________________________
• Does your lease allow large dogs? [ ] Yes [ ] No
5. Do you have a fenced yard?
• Yes [ ] No
• If yes, describe fence type and height: _______________________________
• If no, how will you ensure the dog’s safety and exercise? _______________________________
Experience and Lifestyle
1. Have you owned a dog before?
• Yes [ ] No
• If yes, describe breeds and experiences (including what happened to past dogs): _______________________________
2. Are you familiar with Bernese Mountain Dogs or Bernedoodles?
• Yes [ ] No
• If yes, describe your knowledge or experience: _______________________________
3. Why are you interested in a Bernedoodle puppy or our Bernese Mountain Dog?
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4. What is your daily routine, and how will the dog fit into it?
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5. How many hours will the dog be alone daily?
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• How will you manage this time? _______________________________
6. What activities do you plan to do with the dog? (e.g., hiking, training, therapy work)
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Care and Commitment
1. Who will be the primary caregiver for the dog?
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2. Are you prepared for the grooming needs of a Bernedoodle or Bernese Mountain Dog? (e.g., regular brushing, professional grooming)
• Yes [ ] No
• Describe your plan: _______________________________
3. Are you aware of the health considerations for these breeds? (e.g., hip dysplasia, bloat, potential for shorter lifespan in Bernese)
• Yes [ ] No
• How will you address veterinary care and potential health issues? _______________________________
4. What is your plan for training the dog? (e.g., puppy classes, professional trainer)
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5. Are you willing to spay/neuter the dog if required?
• Yes [ ] No
• Note: Puppies are sold with a spay/neuter contract unless otherwise agreed.
6. What would cause you to return or rehome the dog?
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References
1. Veterinarian Reference:
• Name: _______________________________
• Clinic: _______________________________
• Phone: _______________________________
2. Personal Reference (someone familiar with your ability to care for a dog):
• Name: _______________________________
• Relationship: _______________________________
• Phone: _______________________________
Additional Information
1. Are you applying for a specific puppy, the Bernese Mountain Dog, or open to either?
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2. Do you have a gender or color preference for a Bernedoodle puppy?
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3. Are you willing to sign a contract agreeing to provide lifelong care, not breed the dog (unless approved), and return the dog to us if you can no longer keep it?
• Yes [ ] No
4. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about why you’d be a great guardian?
Please return completed application to kate@royaldoodlesofflorida.com
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