Guardian Home Qualifications
At Platinum Goldens, our Guardian Home Program allows us to continue raising exceptional, health-tested Golden Retrievers while ensuring each dog enjoys a loving, family-centered life.
A Guardian Home is a carefully selected family that partners with us by providing a forever home for one of our top-quality breeding dogs. The dog lives with you as your family companion, while Platinum Goldens retains full breeding rights for a limited number of litters. All breeding-related costs (health testing, reproductive care, etc.) are covered by us. After the breeding career is complete, full ownership transfers to you — at no cost.
If you have Golden Retriever experience and share our passion for responsible, ethical breeding — we’d love to hear from you.
Important to Understand
Being a Guardian Home is not a “trial experience” or a way to test if you’re ready for a puppy.
This is a long-term partnership built on trust, responsibility, and shared goals — to preserve the health, temperament, and beauty of the Golden Retriever breed.
Guardian Homes are expected to:
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Provide daily love, structure, and socialization
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Maintain high standards of care, nutrition, and training
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Communicate openly with us about the dog’s well-being
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Be available for scheduled health testing, breeding, and whelping when applicable
Who We’re Looking For
We only consider families with prior Golden Retriever experience who understand the breed’s energy level, emotional needs, and grooming requirements.
Guardian families must:
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Live within driving distance of Lakeville, MA
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Have a securely fenced yard
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Be committed to following our care guidelines
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Be willing to attend routine visits or breeding-related appointments as needed
Why Join the Program
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Receive one of our pick-of-the-litter, fully health-tested Goldens at no cost
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Enjoy mentorship, training support, and access to our Platinum Goldens community
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Play a vital role in our mission to raise healthy, happy, and well-adjusted dogs
Guardian Home Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Guardian Home for Platinum Golden Retrievers! Our Guardian Homes play a vital role in helping us raise healthy, well-loved Goldens in family environments.
Please take a few minutes to tell us more about yourself and your household.