After leaving the breeding program, Rum River spays/neuters the dog and she/he lives out their life in just the same place they have always lived...with their caring forever family. It is a wonderful 'win-win' situation.
If we choose not to place her/him in our program, Rum River spays/neuters the dog and they remain with the guardian home as their forever family.
Guardian Home Expectations
We don't entrust our beautiful puppies to just anyone! Besides giving our furry babies a forever home we ask that you -
- Live within 1 hour of the Minneapolis/St Paul area
- Share transportation responsibilities for testing and vet appointments
- Have a fenced yard/secured area to ensure there are no unplanned pregnancies
- Feed a high quality Rum River approved dog food
- Be responsible for customary veterinary care- Rum River covers all reproductive vet costs
- Understand that our puppies are inside dogs (not kenneled outside)
- Provide obedience training and proper dog and human socialization
- Notify Rum River within 24 hours of your dog showing signs of a heat cycle
- Guard against negligence and unplanned pregnancies
- Always give Rum River 1st option when kenneling (females only)
- Request approval before grooming to allow picture taking opportunity
- Deposit of $750 - refundable if dog completes breeding agreement