The JNB Stables Guardian Home Program
Raising beloved family dogs. Building something bigger together.
One of the things I care most deeply about at JNB Stables is how our dogs experience their lives. Our dogs are not simply part of a breeding program. They are individuals with their own personalities, needs, and relationships, and I want them to grow up in homes where they are loved, included, trained, spoiled, and truly part of a family.
That's why our Guardian Home Program is such an important part of JNB Stables. Rather than raising a large number of breeding dogs here at home, I choose a small number of exceptional dogs to become part of our breeding program and place them with carefully selected families. These families become their forever families from the very beginning. You get to raise and love an incredible JNB dog as your own, while partnering with me to help shape the future of JNB Stables.
“Whoever is faithful in little will be faithful in much.” — Luke 16:10
I see this program as another way God has called me to steward the dogs He has entrusted to me, with intention, responsibility, and a whole lot of love.
Guardian Home Placement — $1,500
Guardian families receive one of our carefully selected breeding prospects for $1,500, a significantly reduced price compared to our regular puppy pricing. Your dog lives with you as your beloved family pet from puppyhood through retirement. JNB Stables retains breeding rights during their breeding career and covers the expenses directly related to breeding and required health testing.
This is not a rental or a temporary arrangement. This is your dog, your family, and your forever companion. The difference is that during their breeding years, we work together as partners to care for and develop an exceptional dog who will contribute to the future of JNB Stables.
What Is a Guardian Home?
A Guardian Home is a carefully selected family who raises one of our future breeding dogs as their own beloved pet. Your dog lives with you full-time, from puppyhood through retirement. They sleep in your home, go on your adventures, receive your training and attention, and become a genuine member of your family.
When health testing or breeding is needed, your dog temporarily returns to JNB Stables. Females return to us for whelping and remain here until their puppies are weaned at approximately 8 weeks. After retirement, JNB Stables covers the cost of spay or neuter, and your dog remains with you for the rest of their life.
The goal is simple: they should never feel like a breeding dog. They should simply feel like your dog.
Why I Choose Guardian Homes
There are many ways to operate a breeding program, and I've intentionally chosen a different path. I don't want to fill my home with dogs simply because they are part of my breeding program. I want each dog to have the opportunity to experience a normal, happy family life. Guardian homes allow me to keep JNB Stables small and intentional while giving our breeding dogs individual attention, consistent training and structure, family adventures, real-life experiences, and the opportunity to be a cherished pet first.
And there is something else I love about this model: if a dog doesn't pass health testing or ultimately isn't suited for our breeding program, nothing about their home changes. They are already home. They don't need to be rehomed because their breeding career didn't work out. That matters to me. This may not be the easiest way to build a breeding program, but I believe it is one of the most responsible ways to do it.
What I'm Looking For
Being a Guardian Home is incredibly rewarding, but it isn't for everyone, and that's okay. I'm looking for families who genuinely want to raise, train, and love a dog for life while also being excited about being part of something bigger than themselves.
Guardian families must:
Have a securely fenced yard
Have all current household dogs spayed or neutered
Commit to obedience training, with the goal of AKC Canine Good Citizen certification by one year of age
Live within approximately one hour of Overton, Nebraska
Be willing to assist with transportation when needed
Communicate openly and consistently with JNB Stables
Treat the dog as a true member of the family
Guardian families are responsible for:
Routine veterinary care and wellness exams
Vaccinations
Grooming
Year-round heartworm prevention and seasonal flea/tick prevention
Feeding a high-quality, approved diet
Everyday care, training, exercise, and enrichment
Providing a loving, stable, and active home environment
My Commitment to You
This is a partnership, and I want my guardian families to feel that from the very beginning. JNB Stables provides a carefully selected puppy from our breeding program, covers required health testing and breeding-related expenses, provides pregnancy and whelping care for females, and covers spay/neuter after retirement.
Most importantly, I'm here for you throughout the journey. I'll answer questions, help you navigate challenges, celebrate milestones, and communicate with you every step of the way. I don't expect my guardian families to figure everything out on their own.
More Than a Puppy
When you become a JNB Guardian Home, you're not simply receiving a puppy at a reduced cost. You're being invited into something.
You'll get to watch your puppy grow from those first tiny weeks into the dog they were meant to become. You'll be part of their training, adventures, personality, and everyday life. And eventually, you'll get to see them become a mom or dad and watch their puppies begin their own journeys.
My hope is that our guardian families become an extension of JNB Stables—people who share my commitment to doing things thoughtfully, ethically, and with the dog's best interest at heart. I truly believe the dogs entrusted to me are a gift, and I want to honor that gift by giving them the very best lives I possibly can.
That's what this program is about.
Guardian Home FAQ
Do we own the dog?
Your dog lives with you as your family pet and is considered your personal dog. JNB Stables retains ownership and breeding rights during the dog's breeding career. Once their breeding career is complete, they remain with you permanently and ownership is transferred to the guardian family.
How often will my dog need to return to JNB Stables?
This varies depending on the individual dog and whether they are male or female. Males may return periodically for health testing and breeding. Females return to JNB Stables for breeding and will stay with us through whelping and until their puppies are weaned, generally around 8 weeks. I will always communicate with you and plan ahead as much as possible.
What expenses are we responsible for?
Guardian families are responsible for normal everyday care, including food, grooming, vaccinations, routine veterinary care, and parasite prevention. JNB Stables covers health testing and expenses directly related to breeding.
What happens when my dog retires?
When your dog's breeding career is complete, JNB Stables covers the cost of spay or neuter. From that point forward, they simply continue life as your beloved family pet.
What if my dog doesn't pass health testing?
Your dog already has a home. If a dog doesn't pass health testing or ultimately isn't suited for our breeding program, they remain with your family as your pet. There is no need to find them another home.
How are Guardian Homes selected?
I'm very intentional about this. I look for families who have the right environment, lifestyle, expectations, and heart for the program. Meeting the basic requirements is important, but I'm also looking for a genuine partnership and a family who will love this dog as their own. Not every family will be the right fit, and that's okay. My responsibility is to make the best decision for both the dog and the family.
Interested in Becoming a JNB Guardian Home?
I will be looking for several new Guardian Homes in 2027, and I'm excited to begin connecting with families who may be a great fit. If you've ever thought, “I would love one of your dogs, but I don't know if a Guardian Home would be right for us,” I'd love for you to reach out. We can talk through how the program works, what I'm looking for, and whether it might be a good fit for your family. This isn't simply about finding homes for breeding dogs. It's about finding the right families for the dogs entrusted to me. And ultimately, it's about honoring the Lord through the intentional care and stewardship of every dog He places in my hands.