Gold Phoenix Afghans
- Glendale, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Joshua A., the breeder behind Gold Phoenix Afghans located in Glendale, AZ. We are a small hobby program, located in the South West of Phoenix, Arizona. We take pride in what we do, and we love our dogs! We started our program in 2004. Our puppies come from carefully selected paired dogs. We breed for health, temperament & structure.
Q. & A. with Joshua
Why did you start breeding?
I’m a second generation dog show enthusiast. Picking up the lead in my mothers footsteps has been one of the most accomplishing merits of my time.What makes your program special?
The fact that we are preserving older pedigrees; all-the-while, moving forward, into the future with soundness and fact based science to aid our breeding program.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, silver, red, cream, blue and cream, blue, black and tan, black and silver, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
ArtOWar Gold Phoenix Coco Chanel
Went homeFemale
ArtOWar Gold Phoenix Jean Paul Guilter
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Joshua
Joshua 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
Puppy prices include a $2,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $18,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes: AKC registration, first and maybe second round of Vaccines (depending upon the time of acquisition of puppy) 1st month of their meal plan. Deposits help to cover basic expenses such as Vaccines, Vet Wellness checks, QUALITY food & any other such expenses that arise with puppy care.”
Contract & health guarantee
Joshua 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 Joshua 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 Joshua directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joshua.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Glendale, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Flexible meeting point
Joshua can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Joshua
Club memberships
Joshua is a member of Afghan Hound Club of Greater Phoenix.
Certifications & recognitions
Fitness and Nutrition Diploma (e-Training for Dogs), Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Joshua has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Joshua was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Joshua is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gold Phoenix Afghans 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
Aughra, mom
Afghan Hound
About Aughra
Aughra is a kind and gentle girl. She is Very clown like and knows no stranger. Colors that she would be capable of producing: Domino, Blue Brindle Domino, Brindles, Black and Tans, Reds and creams.
Bellatrix, mom
Afghan Hound
About Bellatrix
As a youngster to our program, we are thrilled to learn that she has produced Very well! After we have retired her from her breeding career, she will attend shows and obtain her championship. Stay tuned and follow her career as it develops.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Gold Phoenix Afghans 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 Afghan Hounds.
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 Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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 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.
Cardiac Evaluation , Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2 (DCM2), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Animal Genetics Panel
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).
