What is a Guardian Home?

At Sunryz Kennels, our goal is to produce exceptional Golden Retrievers that elevate the breed as a whole. To achieve this while ensuring every dog receives the individual attention and loving home they deserve, we utilise a Guardian Home Program.

We occasionally place our most promising, superior-quality puppies with approved local families. This ensures the dog lives their best life as a cherished family member while remaining an integral part of our successful breeding program.

In recognition of your commitment, the adoption fee for these special puppies is typically reduced or waived.

 

Key Agreement Provisions

 

The Guardian Home agreement outlines the responsibilities of both parties. Key provisions usually include:

• The puppy will live with the guardian family as a full-time, permanent family member.

• Sunryz Kennels covers all costs for full, specialised health testing (carried out around 12 months of age).

• If health clearances are excellent and the dog is approved for breeding, they will return to us for breeding purposes: whelping (females, typically for two litters, which is negotiable) or collection (males).

• All breeding responsibilities, costs, puppy rearing, and placement are managed and financed entirely by Sunryz Kennels.

• We may occasionally seek to show the dog at conformation events, with all showing expenses covered by Sunryz Kennels, pending your agreement.

 

If you would like to be considered for this unique opportunity, please indicate your interest in becoming a guardian on your puppy inquiry form.

Important: We require Guardian Homes to be located within a 50km radius of Sunryz Golden Retrievers, though exceptions may be discussed.