- Health-Tested Dogs
- Award-Winning Breeder
- International Clients
- 25+ Years Experience
Co Ownership/Mentorship
Have you been thinking about getting a furry friend but are worried about the financial burden and responsibilities that come with it? Well, I have a fantastic solution for you, my co-ownership/mentoring programme.
Co-ownership is a unique arrangement where the responsibilities are shared as I will be on hand for the rest of the puppies life to walk you through every part of ownership, including the breeding. I truly want everyone to experience the joy and love that comes with having a furry friend which is why I offer the option to buy 50% of a dog or puppy at a lower financial level while providing invaluable support, advice and direction to my clients.
Not only is co-ownership more affordable, but it also allows the dog to receive lots of love, attention, and care from multiple people, which can help it lead a happier and healthier life. This is also a good option for those new to breeding and would like a fast track way to be mentored and educated by one of the best in the business. Plus, it’s a great way for the dog to socialise and interact with more people and other dogs.
At Zoe Saunders Unique Studs and Pups, Im committed to making co-ownership a hassle-free experience for everyone involved.
Guardian homes
We are actively seeking guardian families who are interested in taking care of young puppies, preferably girls, and for free. As part of the guardian system, families are allowed to have a puppy for free while we retain the breeding rights. To be eligible for the program, you must be someone we know personally, either as family or friends on our social media platforms or have purchased puppies or dogs from us previously.
Our guardian programme allows our girls to live in loving family homes while we retain breeding rights. When ready and subject to health testing, they return to us for carefully managed breeding.
Each dog has no more than three litters and is never bred more than once a year. Families remain involved throughout and can visit during this time.
Once their breeding journey is complete, they are spayed and remain permanently with their guardian family. All veterinary care is covered by us, along with lifetime support.
If you are an existing client and would like to learn more about becoming a guardian, please get in touch.
Retirement homes
We are looking for homes for our retired breeding males and females. Experience the thrill of partnering with award-winning breeders through this program. A large part of my breeding program is built on long-standing relationships, with most of my puppies going to previous customers and established lines. This continuity is something I am incredibly proud of.
After a couple of years, my stud dogs will often have been used by many of our existing clients. As those puppies mature and become part of future breeding plans, it becomes important for me to introduce new stud dogs to ensure I can continue offering compatible pairings for the next generation. At that stage, I make the decision to retire and rehome my stud dogs.
While I could sell these boys within the breeding world for a significant sum, I choose not to. I am very mindful of preserving the quality, integrity, and uniqueness of my lines, and I do not feel it is right to place exceptional dogs directly into competition.
Most importantly, once my stud dogs have done their part for our program, they deserve to enjoy the next chapter of their lives as cherished family companions. I carefully select loving pet homes where they can receive the one-to-one attention, comfort, and relaxed lifestyle they truly deserve.
For me, breeding has always been about responsibility, not just to my lines, but to every individual dog I raise. My boys give us their very best, and when their time in our program comes to an end, I make sure they receive the very best in return.
