Red-Dawn Golden Retriever Puppy and boy
Guardian Homes
At Red-Dawn Goldens, we do not believe in keeping our breeding dogs and their litters confined in kennels. Instead, we are committed to our dogs receiving regular interaction and love in the comfort of a private home. However, as we have to consider our adult females currently producing litters, young females who will ultimately replace the adults, as well as stud dogs, we are not able to accomodate housing all our Red-Dawn Goldens in our personal home.
“Guardians” and their homes became our answer. A guardian provides a home to our Red-Dawn Goldens and are treated as pets and members of the family. While Red-Dawn maintains the breeding rights to that Golden, it is only for a set period of time. Once that time is over, that Golden is then no longer a breeding candidate and gets to continue their life with their guardian as a whole and complete part of their family.
Do you allow anyone to become a guardian?
Red-Dawn Goldens maintains the highest of standards when it comes to all of our Golden’s and our extended family. It is incredibly important to us that our dogs are well cared for and loved. Therefore, we engage in a very extensive interview process before we allow someone to become a guardian. Once we have identified someone we feel we can entrust with the safety and well-being of our dogs, we outline our expectations and require all guardians to sign a contract detailing the terms of the agreement. For example, because the dog will need to be transported to our home for breeding, we require all our guardians to live within a reasonable driving distance and be available and willing to make the commute when necessary.
If I become a guardian, how often will I have to leave my guardian dog with Red-Dawn?
This can vary, but, one of the largest factors is whether or not you have a male or female Red-Dawn Golden. For our males, it is rare we would need him more than once or twice a month (max) for two to three days at a time. For females, however, we need her for approximately 1-2 weeks while she is being bred. Then again we keep her for about eight weeks to raise her litter. Our female Goldens can have up to four litters with us before they are retired. We also need our guardian dogs for yearly wellness checks with veterinary specialists to check eyes, hearts etc. Often you, the guardian home, can participate and meet us at the vet for the testing.
How much does it cost to be a guardian?
Red-Dawn will cover all costs associated to breeding, including any needed special supplements and all reproduction veterinary bills. The guardians are responsible for all the “traditional” costs of owning a dog: food, supplements, grooming, and non-reproductive vet bills.
We take applications at all times for guardian homes for upcoming puppies & adults.
Available for Guardianship
- Female puppy from any of our litters
