Guardian Home Availability
We will be looking for a guardian home for one of our females from our upcoming Gracie x Jax litter. The picture here is a puppy from their previous litter to get an idea of what she will look like. The puppy will go home at 8 weeks old. This is different than adopting a puppy from us. Read below for some info on what it means to be a guardian home. We may also be looking for a guardian home for a female puppy from our Biscuit x Jax litter.
GUARDIAN HOME INFORMATION
At Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers, we are dedicated to the preservation and responsible improvement of the Golden Retriever breed. We prioritize the health, temperament, and overall well-being of our dogs and believe they thrive best when raised and loved in family environments. To support these principles while thoughtfully expanding our breeding program, we offer our Guardian Home Program.
A guardian home is an approved family that partners with Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers to provide a permanent, loving home for a breeding-quality Golden Retriever. At approximately eight weeks of age, a pick-of-the-litter female puppy, selected by Rooster Valley Golden Retrievers from a litter of our choosing, is placed with the guardian family at no cost.
Guardian families agree to uphold all requirements outlined in our Guardian Home Contract, including proper care, veterinary oversight, and cooperation with health testing and breeding responsibilities, for the duration of the dog’s participation in our breeding program. Breeding is limited to a maximum of four litters, in accordance with ethical breeding practices. Upon completion of her breeding career, the dog will be spayed, and full AKC registration and ownership will be transferred to the guardian family. The dog remains in the guardian home throughout the program and continues her life with her family permanently following retirement.
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SOME THINGS REQUIRED OF A GUARDIAN FAMILY
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Live within a reasonable driving distance to Modesto, CA (transportation to and from Rooster Valley Goldens is the responsibility of the Guardian Family).
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The dog must live in the house a majority of the time.
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Have a fully secured and fenced back yard.
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Feed a high quality dog food pre-approved by Rooster Valley Goldens.
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Give NuVet and NuJoint vitamin supplements daily.
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Have no other intact dogs of the opposite sex living in the home.
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Provide socialization and basic obedience at home or from obedience classes.
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Agree to provide regular health and veterinary care and keep vaccinations current.
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Communicate freely with us about the health and conditions of the dog.
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Provide photos and updates of the dog to us.
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Agree to the following until the puppy has reached its full bone growth (around 2 years of age) so that we can insure that the health of the joints are not compromised due to environment:
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Provide regular exercise for the dog and don't overfeed so the dog maintains a healthy weight.​
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Limit the intensity of running, for example: running long distance, playing intense/long games of fetch.
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Limit the jumping in/out of vehicles which puts stress on the elbow joints.
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Keep the dog on the first floor of the home so that the dog is not going up and down stairs, which puts strain on growing joints.
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The choice of a Guardian Family is entirely the decision of Rooster Valley Goldens and will be determined after an application is completed, and a discussion has been had. Not all interested families are chosen as we need to ensure that our breeding dogs are placed in the right families that fully understand the process. If you are interested in the possibility of becoming a Guardian Family, complete the application and then email with any questions.
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