Huckleberry Doodles LLC
Join Our Guardian Program
Become part of the Huckleberry Doodles Family!
Here at Huckleberry Doodles our guardians are part of the Huckleberry Doodles family, and we strive for honesty and professionalism in our relationships. If you are interested in becoming a guardian home for one of our available pups, please fill out our Guardian Home application.
Basics of our Guardian home program
Once a guardian family has been approved through our application and interview process, they will be matched with a future breeding dog—either a puppy or young adult—who will join their home at a reduced placement fee of $500 under our Guardian Home Contract. The dog remains part of our breeding program while living full-time as a beloved family pet in their guardian home.
Once the dog’s breeding career is complete, they will be spayed or neutered, and full ownership will be transferred to the guardian family. This program allows families to enjoy a “pick of the litter” quality companion at an affordable cost, while ensuring our breeding dogs are raised in safe, loving, and stable homes. Most importantly, each dog benefits from the consistency of living with one dedicated family throughout their life, where they are cared for and cherished every day.
Expectations for Our Guardian Families
At Huckleberry Doodles, our Guardian Home Program allows us to place exceptional dogs from our breeding program into loving, permanent families while continuing to thoughtfully develop our lines. We proudly work with Bernedoodles, Havanese, Poodles, and Irish Doodles, with dogs joining guardian homes at varying ages—typically from 8 weeks to 1+ year old depending on their individual development and program timing.
What We Expect From Guardian Families
Guardian families play a vital role in our program and must be committed, communicative, and responsible. Open and ongoing communication with us is required throughout the duration of the contract, and we promise to provide the same level of honesty, professionalism, and support in return. This partnership is built on trust and consistency, and it is essential to the success of every dog in our program.
We require guardian families to have prior experience with dogs or puppies, or a strong willingness to learn proper training practices. This includes crate training, house manners, and basic obedience. Socialization is also extremely important, and guardian families must make it a priority to raise confident, well-balanced, and well-mannered dogs.
Guardian homes must be located within the Phoenix Valley and have a secure, fenced yard. Families must also be willing and able to bring the dog to us as needed for breeding-related appointments, testing, or program requirements.
Daily care and responsibility remain with the guardian family, including maintaining the dog’s health care needs such as vaccinations, deworming, and emergency veterinary care when needed. All breeding-related veterinary expenses are fully covered by us.
In addition, guardian families are responsible for maintaining the dog’s coat with regular brushing at home (a few times per week) and professional grooming every 8–10 weeks to keep them healthy and comfortable.
We also ask that guardian families occasionally share high-quality photos and videos of their dog for use on our social media and website. We love celebrating our dogs and showcasing the wonderful families they live with.
Available Guardian Dogs
We currently have select dams and sires looking for their future guardian or forever homes.
- Myra will be retiring after her next litter and is searching for her forever family. She is 4, weighs approximately 45 lbs, has a solid foundation of basic training, and is a loving, well-mannered companion. She loves the water and a good cuddle! She would thrive in a home with children and/or other dogs.
- Hawthorn is a 15 week old male Havapoo. He is estimated to be 10-15lbs full grown. He has the sweetest temperament and is doing well on crate and potty training.
- Cleo is a 3 year old Chocolate Parti Standard poodle. She is very smart, well trained, and does great with children and other dogs. She has a wonderful personality.
If you feel your home may be a great fit for one of our dogs, we invite you to complete our Guardian application. We look forward to learning more about you and potentially welcoming you into the Huckleberry Doodles family.
