Fostering a dog can be an excellent way to have a top quality dog for a family pet.  We do not believe in the long term kennelling of our dogs.  Dogs raised in kennels often do not get the socialization and stimulation that is needed to be a well balanced, happy animal.  Therefore, we like to place our upcoming babies in forever homes with suitable families as their dog and we retain breeding rights.  This means it is your dog and stays with you as your family dog.  

We pay for all health testing, and when the dog is old enough, they come back to our home for breeding and whelping.  When the dog reaches the age (usually somewhere around the age of five) where they should be retired from breeding, we spay the dog for you and the dog enjoys the wonderful home it's had all it's life.  Males are usually retained for siring babies for longer, but do not need to leave their families for long periods.

Fostering programs have many benefits for the foster family, the breeder and the dog:

-foster families have a 'pick of litter' puppy chosen by the breeder
-the dog doesn't need to be rehomed as an adult after retiring
-there is no need for the breeder to kennel the dogs
-the dogs are well socialized and in good environments
-foster families can schedule trips during whelpings without paying for kennelling their pet

- own their own homes
- have a fully fenced yard
- take their dog to puppy obedience classes
- ensure the puppy is well socialized
- provide veterinary care when needed
- feed a diet approved by the breeder and vet
- notify breeder when a female begins her heat cycle
- must not allow a female around intact males during her cycle
- must not allow a male to breed other females!
- live within reasonable driving distance
- be interviewed by the breeder