Strive Goldens
Meet the breeder
I'm Bladen A., the breeder behind Strive Goldens located in Peoria, AZ. We raise confident, well-socialized Golden Retrievers matched to the right homes. Our focus is on temperament, structure, and versatility. We offer lifelong support and strive to bring joy to both our puppies and their families through purpose-driven breeding.
Q. & A. with Bladen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blondie
Went homeFemale
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Kurt (Cobain)
Went homeMale
Slash
Went homeMale
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Stevie (Nicks)
Went homeFemale
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Stormie (Hailstorm)
Went homeFemale
Amy Lee (Evanescence)
Went homeFemale
Ozzy
Went homeMale
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Jagger
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Bladen
Bladen 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
"Price includes limited AKC registration, vet exam, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, 30 days of pet insurance, and lifetime support. The reservation fee is non-refundable, compensating the Seller for potential lost sales if Buyer does not complete the purchase. This fee signifies Buyer’s intent to purchase."
Contract & health guarantee
Bladen 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 Bladen 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 Bladen directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bladen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Peoria, AZ
5619 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (formerly Williams AFB)
5620 miles away
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Meet in Albuquerque, NM
5354 miles away
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More about Bladen
Bladen has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Bladen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Bladen’s links
Bladen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Strive Goldens 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
Penny, mom
Golden Retriever
About Penny
Penny is a sweet and gentle Golden Retriever with a beautifully feminine structure and a heart full of love. She’s the perfect blend of grace and warmth—always happy to be near her people, especially if it means getting some soft pets or ear scratches. While she loves attention, Penny is never demanding; her quiet affection and polite nature make her a joy to be around. She brings elegance, balance, and a calm, loving temperament to everything she does and passes those same wonderful qualities on to her puppies.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Golden Retriever 1, PRA, Golden Retriever 2, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Strive Goldens 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 Golden Retrievers.
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 (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.
Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).
