Guardian Home Program

Give a top-quality Frenchie a loving home—become part of the North Carolina Frenchies family.

What Is a Guardian Home?

A Guardian Home is a special partnership between North Carolina Frenchies and a carefully selected family. One of our top-quality puppies or adults—chosen for our breeding program—lives full-time with the Guardian family, receiving all the love and attention of a pet.

While the dog remains part of our breeding program for a set period, they are, in every other way, your dog. This allows us to grow our program responsibly while ensuring our dogs thrive in a loving home environment.

After their breeding career is complete, ownership is permanently transferred to the Guardian family.

Why We Offer This Program

We believe every Frenchie deserves more than just a kennel—they deserve a family. By partnering with trusted homes in our community, we provide each of our breeding dogs with the socialization, enrichment, and one-on-one love they need to live their best lives.

It also allows us to place the very best Frenchies—often our personal picks from each litter—into homes where they’ll thrive from day one.

How It Works

  • Adoption Fee: $1,500
    This fee ensures commitment and reflects the elite quality of our French Bulldogs, which typically sell for $5,500–$10,000+. It helps us filter for families who are ready for the responsibility and excited to join our program.

  • Placement Timing:
    Puppies are typically placed at 8–12 weeks of age, though we occasionally offer adults or retired dogs.

  • Ongoing Relationship:
    We stay in touch regularly and require 2–3 in-person visits per year to check in, complete health testing, and maintain a strong bond.

  • Breeding Costs:
    All breeding, health testing, and show-related expenses are covered by North Carolina Frenchies.

  • Ownership Transfer:
    Once the dog completes its breeding career—typically after 2–3 litters for females or up to 8 years old for males—full ownership is transferred to the Guardian family.

Responsibilities of Guardian Families

  • Provide everyday care: food, training, regular vet visits, grooming, and emergency vet care if needed.

  • Stay in regular contact with North Carolina Frenchies.

  • Ensure a safe environment (fenced yard, no open access to pools).

  • Notify us of major life changes, especially relocation.

  • Make your dog available for breeding, health testing, and whelping as needed.

Breeding Expectations

Male Dogs

  • Breeding typically starts around 1 year old.

  • We’ll coordinate pickups for 3–5 day stays when needed.

  • Males may be used for up to 8 years depending on health and demand.

Female Dogs

  • Breeding usually begins around the second heat cycle (approx. 12–15 months).

  • She’ll stay with us for a week during breeding and return home afterward.

  • Around 52 days post-mating, she returns to whelp and raise her litter.

  • You’re welcome to visit her and the puppies during this time.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for our Guardian Home Program, you must:

  • Live within 1 hour of Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Notify us if you plan to move more than 100 miles

  • Have a fully fenced yard (no exceptions)

  • Ensure pool safety (no open access to water)

  • Be available for drop-offs and pickups related to breeding and vet visits

  • Maintain an open, responsive relationship with our team

  • Provide a stable, loving, and safe environment

Why Become a Guardian?

1. Access to an Elite Pup
Raise a top-tier Frenchie that wouldn’t normally be offered for sale.

2. Save Thousands
Our Frenchies are valued at $5,500–$10,000+, and you only pay a $1,500 adoption fee.

3. Lifetime Breeder Support
We’re here to help with questions, guidance, and even babysitting if needed.

4. Learn the Breeding Process
Be part of something meaningful—see how we responsibly raise and place Frenchie puppies from start to finish.

5. Join a Trusted Community
Connect with other Guardian families and follow the puppies your dog produces as they go to loving forever homes.