All placements are governed by written contracts that protect both puppy and family. Below are the contract types used at Poodles of the Pantheon. Please review the appropriate contract before submitting an application.
Stud Service
Stud service is only available to females who meet the following requirements:
- Standard Poodles
- Fully health tested (CHIC number preferred)
- Diversity tested
- Preferably titled in AKC or UKC conformation and/or sports
Pet Contract
The standard pet contract is used for puppies placed in companion homes without breeding or showing rights. Pet placements include limited AKC registration, allowing participation in all performance events while preventing breeding and conformation showing. Spay/neuter requirements and lifetime return policies protect each puppy's wellbeing throughout their life.
Co-Ownership Contract
Due to the small scale of my breeding program and my desire to keep my show prospects, I will only sell show prospects to co-owned homes. Co-ownership allows families to own and live with a show-quality puppy while I retain breeding rights and involvement in the dog's show career. Co-owned dogs remain in the family's home full-time, with collaboration on showing, health testing, and breeding decisions as outlined in the contract.
Guardian Home Contract
Occasionally, I may be looking to place my show pick puppy into a guardian home. Guardian homes are required to be within three hours of my summer residence in Coal City, IL or winter residence in Scottsdale, Arizona.
I retain all breeding rights. Guardian homes are only for male dogs at this time. Guardian families provide daily care and companionship while I maintain involvement in the dog's show career and breeding use. The dog lives full-time with the guardian family and returns to me only for breeding purposes or shows as needed.
