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Westwing RetrieversPeoria, Arizona

Become a guardian home

Raise one of our pick-of-the-litter dogs as your own family pet, in the Phoenix metro area, while we take care of everything related to breeding.

What is a guardian?

This is a great opportunity for a person or family to enjoy a “pick of the litter” puppy that is being considered for expanding our program lines. These dogs are usually the best of the best. We check each dog’s temperament, trainability, health, physical attributes, and littermate trends, and only then are the best chosen for our guardian program.

It does take a commitment and the willingness to be flexible for the needs of the breeder during breeding times. We believe it is well worth it to receive what is typically the best puppy in a litter. There are requirements set out in a contract that must be followed for the safety and well-being of the dog.

Guardian homes aren’t only for our girls. Several of our stud dogs also live with guardian families. A guardian male lives at home as a full-time family pet and is simply made available to us for a planned breeding now and then, which is far less disruptive than whelping a litter.

Adult light golden retriever resting calmly on a dog bed
Pets first, always.
Guardians provideAll routine veterinary care and wellness: annual exams, vaccines, the recommended food, grooming, monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention, training, regular exercise and socialization, and most importantly, love. We ask that all our dogs pass the Canine Good Citizen test and encourage you to title them in other activities.
Westwing providesAll medical screenings and every cost related to breeding and raising a litter. Females whelp and raise their puppies at one of our Westwing homes, so she will stay with us for about 8–9 weeks; we know how hard that is and encourage you to visit once the puppies are born.
RequirementsGuardians must live in the Phoenix metro area for the duration of the contract. When the dog retires from our program, he or she is spayed or neutered and stays with you as a loving pet.

The health and well-being of our breeding dogs is a priority to us, and we take every precaution to ensure the safety of each one. If you’re interested in becoming a guardian, please submit an application and check the guardian-home box.

Apply to be a Guardian