


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!

Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Girl 3
Female

Boy 1
Male

Girl 5
Female

Girl 1
Female

Girl 2
Female

Girl 4
Female
Boy 3
Male
Boy 2
Male
Boy 4
Male
Boy 5
Male

Girl 2
Female

Girl 1
Female

Girl 3
Female
Girl 4
Female
Girl 5
Female
Girl 6
Female
Boy 1
Male
Girl 1
Female
Girl 2
Female
Girl 3
Female
Girl 4
Female
Girl 5
Female
Girl 6
Female
Girl 7
Female
Girl 8
Female
Girl 9
Female
Boy 1
Male
Boy 2
Male
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.

"Deposits are not refundable bit are transferable to another litter within a year."
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.
Meet in Golden Valley, AZ
Laurie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Laurie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Desert Winds Chesapeakes meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).