My dad God love him would never talk about the day we will all one day face nor would he discuss his directives when that day would be faced by those most affected by his death. Sure enough when death came what followed was a classic case of confusion that took a number of years to straighten out, and if it were not for who I was, perhaps his own Dobe would have ended up put to sleep or worse as someone's junkyard guard dog.

I have always worried about my Dobes and every Dobe here is in effect mine so for as long as I can recall, we have had guidelines our staff would follow in case something tragic happened to myself and my family in one sweep. Everyone who would have a Hoytt Dobe under development would be contacted and arrangements made to send the critters home. Those without families would soon have families for we keep an extensive list of established clients who would be ready to open their hearts and home to a soon-to-be homeless canine.

Now, so you do not have to worry about what might become of your friend if something happens to you, just let those who you will be intrusting your affairs with know that your Hoytt Dobe is to be returned to us*. But also send us a copy of the directive. We would be honored to find a home deserving of your canine companion's attention. All that has to be done if you have not set aside funds for your friend's future needs is for the person you left in charge to call us, and we will arrange as well as pay for the Hoytt Dobes travel back to us and place the Dobe with an established client to assure all has been done to see that the care and comfort you so willingly gave is taken over by others who are prepared to do the same.

* Every Hoytt Dobe is welcomed back if a situation arises that means a loss of its home. However, with the exception of the death of an owner or owners or conditions offered in our Client Assurance Program, all other Hoytt Dobes will be welcomed back but we do expect the owners of the Hoytt Dobe being returned to help cover the expenses related to its travel to us if we paid for the trip, room & board while with us as well as training if necessary to bring it up to the standard the new owner would expect. The costs for this service will be taken from the sale of the Hoytt Dobe and no cash advance is necessary with any differences after expenses being sent to the original owner. Of course the exception to this is a Hoytt Dobe being returned under the Client Assurance Program where we are taking back a Hoytt Dobe but will be selecting a replacement.