Since you clicked on this page, you are either wondering what this is about or interested in becoming a foster parent. Let me try to answer some of your questions you might have.  It would be preferred if you live in Prince Edward Island.

A breeder is always trying to better the breed. To strive for "that perfect dog".

First off, I breed for health and great temperament. Out of my litters, there may be one I would like to keep in my breeding program. Please understand, I grade the puppies at 8 weeks, 12 weeks or 16 weeks and so on. But to be fair to the dog, he or she needs the love and attention from a home environment. The "one on one" quality time. Sometimes I also have older dogs available for this program, for those who do not want to raise a puppy.

When I decide there is a dog I would like to keep in the breeding program, he or she may be made available for the Foster Parent program. There will be a contract. These dogs will remain in/ under the breeder(s) name. They must be Canadian Champions to be used in the breeding program. The breeder(s) are responsible for the show entry expenses.  Please understand that the puppies I place with you, may not all grow up into the prospects that we see at 8/ 12/ or 16 weeks. Until they have their eyes (at 8 weeks and again at two years at my expense) and hip x-rays done (at two years of age at my expense), I may decide they may not be right for the breeding program. At this point, you have the option to adopt the dog for an adoption fee and the dog will be transferred in your name at the cost to the breeder(s). If you chose not to adopt the dog at this point, he/she is returned to the breeder(s) and he/she will be put up for adoption to someone else.

The Girls:

To be a foster parent for a girl, first and foremost, you must love them. In essence, they are your dog. They live with you. You are responsible for their well being. You look after the dog as your own. You are responsible for their food, vet bills (shots) etc., training, socializing the puppy, etc. I will keep in touch with you, and should it be decided to breed her, I am responsible for all the costs incurred with the breeding. The hip x-rays, eye exams, picking a suitable "date", ultra sounds, pregnancy x-rays, any expense associated with the breeding or whelping of your girl. She must be made available, when she comes into season to be bred. This usually takes a week. When determined she is ready to be bred, she will be bred every other day, about three times. Then she goes back home with you. Approximately 3 weeks later, she will be taken  to the vet for an ultra-sound test.  If she is pregnant, she returns home with you till about a week before her "determined" due date. Then she will go back to the vet for an ex-ray to determine how many puppies she will have. She returns to the farm with us to be loved and pampered. When she goes into labor, and the puppies are born, she stays approximately one month to feed, care and nurture her babies. When the pups are introduced to "gruel", ground up puppy food, we wean the puppies off mothers milk, and she can come home to you. In essence your girl will stay with us for about 5 to 6 weeks out of the year.

Boys will be boys!!! They have the easy part. Same as above, you must, first and foremost,  love them. In essence, they are your dog. They live with you. You are responsible for their well being. You look after the dog as if it is your own. You are responsible for their food, vet bills (shots), training, socializing the puppy, etc. I  will keep in touch with you, and should we decide to breed him, I am responsible for all the costs incurred with the breeding. The hip x-rays, eye exams, picking a suitable "date", any expense associated with the breeding. He must be made available during breeding season, (Sept. to Dec.)  This usually takes about a week. When determined he is needed to be bred to his "date", he will be bred every other day to her, about three times. Then he goes back home with you.

For any more questions or inquires, contact me for more information.

Written by Simone Gaudet
 

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