I'm Laurie S., the breeder behind Desert Winds Chesapeakes located in Golden Valley, AZ. Our goal is to ensure every dog from our program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our pups. We love what we do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of our puppies shine!
Q. & A. with Laurie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 8
Went home
Female
Girl 9
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Laurie
Laurie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Laurie to learn more details about pricing.
“Deposits are not refundable bit are transferable to another litter within a year.”
Contract & health guarantee
Laurie may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Laurie offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Laurie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Laurie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Golden Valley, AZ
More about Laurie
Laurie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Laurie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Laurie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Desert Winds Chesapeakes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Bobo, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Bobo
Bobo is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurie decided to make her part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Colt, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Colt
Colt is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurie decided to make him part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Shooter, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Shooter
Shooter is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurie decided to make him part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rowdy, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Rowdy
Rowdy is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurie decided to make her part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Shooter, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Shooter
Shooter is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurie decided to make him part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Tasha, mom
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Tasha
Tasha is a female Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Laurie decided to make her part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Stitch, dad
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
About Stitch
Stitch is a male Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Laurie decided to make him part of their program. Laurie has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Desert Winds Chesapeakes reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).