Our approach to raising dogs is deeply personal — rooted in connection, intention, and the rhythm of everyday life. We believe dogs thrive when they’re part of a family, not separate from it. That’s the heart behind our Guardian Home Program: a way to ensure each dog lives a full, loving life as a cherished companion while remaining thoughtfully connected to our breeding journey.


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💛 What Is a Guardian Home?

A guardian home is a long-term partnership. Certain families welcome one of our pick-of-the-litter Chinese Crested dogs into their home — raised from puppyhood as their own. When the time is right, that dog plays a small role in our breeding program, with full support and guidance from us.

> Every dog we raise knows the comfort of home, the sound of a familiar voice, and the joy of being someone’s whole world.



Once their breeding chapter is complete, the dog remains with their guardian family — no changes, just continued love.


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🌼 Why We Chose This Path

We’ve intentionally kept our breeding program small and hands-on. But as our lines evolve, guardian homes allow us to:

Maintain the same standard of individualized care for each dog

Prevent overcrowding or impersonal setups

Offer future generations a loving, stable environment from the start


It’s one more way we stay grounded in our values — even as we grow.


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🏡 What Makes a Good Fit

Because this is a long-term commitment, we’re thoughtful about placements. A guardian home typically:

Lives within an hour* of Ocala, Florida

Has a stable, loving household that includes a fenced yard

Has a reliable vehicle and is able to drive to Ocala or Citra (where our reproductive vet is located) when needed

Is open to staying in touch and working collaboratively through each step


It’s not about being perfect — it’s about being dependable, communicative, and aligned in purpose.


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🐾 What’s Shared Along the Way

We remain closely involved, covering all health testing, breeding-related expenses, and offering guidance throughout the process.

Guardians provide:

A secure, affectionate home environment

Routine care and communication

Willingness to coordinate with us as needed for health checks, breeding, or puppy care

Spay/neuter after the dog’s retirement from our program


Each situation is a little different, and we’re always happy to talk through what it looks like.


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🌿 What It Means to Us

This program is about more than breeding — it’s about connection, community, and care. It allows us to raise confident, well-adjusted dogs in real homes while staying deeply involved in their lives and wellbeing.

We feel incredibly grateful to the families who walk this path with us.


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🧡 Want to Learn More?

If you feel a connection to the guardian home path, we’d love to talk more. Whether you're just curious or already considering it, we’re here to share and support however we can.

Because when we raise together, everyone thrives. 🌼