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    • Home
    • About Starbrite
    • Our Dogs
    • Past Litters
    • Puppy Love Pics
    • Guardian Program
    • Litter Inquiries
    • Reviews from our Families
    • Join us on Facebook
    • Email us
  • Home
  • About Starbrite
  • Our Dogs
  • Past Litters
  • Puppy Love Pics
  • Guardian Program
  • Litter Inquiries
  • Reviews from our Families
  • Join us on Facebook
  • Email us

Starbrite's Guardian Program

What is a Guardian?

At Starbrite we periodically look for guardian homes for our puppies. A guardian provides the opportunity for us to place a puppy in your home at no cost to you. We do this so that the puppy can receive all the individual love and attention they deserve for their entire life as part of your family. This way, the dog will never have to live in a kennel run and will be in a loving household. 

Guardian Requirements

In return for the puppy, we will have the pup come back to us for breeding, whelping and raising her litter 2-3 times in her lifetime. We also like to help with the dog's training and will show the dog in the breed ring a few times. 


Before breeding, all pups will be thoroughly health tested at the age of two for hips, elbows, eyes, heart and genetic testing (paid by us). We pay for all breeding related expenses while you pay for general expenses (basic vet care, quality food, preventatives, etc.).

Do I Qualify?

Do I Qualify?

  • Do you live in Polk or Story County or within close proximity to Ankeny, IA?
  • Do you have a fenced yard or time to exercise and potty the dog?
  • Would you like to learn more or speak to a reference? Please reach out! 

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