Eighteen years with Gold-Rush was a fabulous opportunity to learn so much about this breed and afforded me many new friendships with many of the breed’s finest people. My mentor and friend Ann Johnson taught me more than I could ever imagine, she was an amazing person with such a kind and giving nature. I stayed with the Havanese for a very wonderful 14 or so years while also working for Ann and learning all about the Golden Retriever.

In the early 2000’s I moved back to New Jersey from Pennsylvania and I began working for Gold-Rush Goldens. Both breeds taught me so much and opened many doors for me. I had much success in the Havanese and finished again, a number of Champions.

Some life changes and the need for a non shedding breed I got involved with the Havanese. We have been afforded over the years the knowledge and ability to show, breed and raise beautiful Golden Retrievers.Īlways having a particular passion for dogs, I began in Shelties in the mid 1980’s, I was a member of The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey, played around in obedience and finished a number of conformation Champions over the next 14 years. Golden Goose Farm Golden Retrievers LLC, owned and operated by Amy Connor and Gerry Hoagland is located in the beautiful countryside of Springfield Twp NJ.

Golden retriever as a farm dog