Meet Maddie!

Golden Retriever puppy sitting next to white flowers in a vase.
Golden Retriever at a dog show with two people, one holding a ribbon, and a trophy plaque reading 'Winners Bitch, Rio Grande Valley Golden Retriever Club, May 2024.'
Golden Retriever at a dog show winning "Best of Winners" award, with handler in blue jacket and a judge with a ribbon. Flower arrangement and AKC sign in front.
Dog show with a Golden Retriever on a platform, awarded Best of Winners, with a judge holding a ribbon, and a handler posing the dog. Event by Plum Creek Kennel Club.
Sleeping golden retriever puppy lying on wooden floor
Dog show indoors; a woman holding a retriever on a leash with an American flag in the background.
Close-up of a Golden Retriever looking at the camera.

CH Goldenbear Through A Dream POA CCA 12/24/22- Madison, affectionately known as “Maddie” came to us from Cindy Lichtenberger of Goldenbear, in South Carolina as a Christmas Eve Baby. Cindy has been breeding for decades and Maddie was from her last litter before retiring from breeding Golden Retrievers.

Maddie is a VERY special girl and knows it! She has multiple titles and outstanding pedigree. She earned her POA (Puppy of Achievement Award) a CCA (Certificate of Conformation Assessment) and her AKC Championship title all before she was 2 years old!

Maddie is beautiful, light blonde girl with a lot of coat and gentle waves. She has been praised by judges for her exceptional head while maintaining a feminine face. She has excellent dark black pigmentation and moves effortlessly in the show ring. She is very affectionate, eager to please and has a sense of humor. She has nice proportions and angulation without being overdone. She is also very confident about herself and enjoys being glamorous. She is our beauty queen.

Maddie started her show career with a bang, going best in show at her first fun match, and first time playing show dog! She was destined for greatness. Her first point was a Best of Breed over specials under prestigious judge Michael Canalizo. He was nominated in 2023 for an AKC lifetime Achievement Award. He praised her for being an exceptional bitch and how nice she looked in the group ring.

Maddie’s dad is CH Westben Code of Honor, and in limited breedings has produced multiple champions. Maddie is his fourth currently. Maddie brings grace and elegance. Maddie’s mom Goldenbear’s Forbidden Fruit “Apple” has a classic pedigree with many well-known champions behind her as well.

Maddie has passed all her health screenings and has good hips, elbows, eyes (no breeder options) and heart. She also has been tested for all genetic diseases and is clear from all including; Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL), Ichthyosis 1 & 2, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1), (PRA2), Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRCD), Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome (CMS), and Sensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN). Maddie is Principals foundation bitch. We expect her to produce some beautiful puppies!

Person in pink outfit handling golden retriever at a dog show outdoor event.
Golden Retriever with award ribbon standing on grass.
Golden retriever puppy wearing glasses sitting on a couch with decorative pillows, near a houseplant.
Golden Retriever puppy lying down on a red cushion indoors.
Golden Retriever at a dog show with a judge and handler, holding a ribbon, and a sign that reads 'Winners Bitch, Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club.' The American Kennel Club logo is visible.
Golden Retriever wins dog show at Cheyenne Kennel Club 2024, with two women, award ribbon, and flower arrangements.
A golden retriever dog is presented by a handler and a judge at a dog show. The dog is standing on a platform with a plaque labeled "Winners Bitch, Rio Grande Kennel Club." The handler is smiling and the judge is holding a ribbon. There is a floral arrangement in the foreground.
Golden Retriever wins Best of Breed at dog show, with judge and handler presenting award.