Johnson, Vermont · Est. 1998

Butternut Hill
Golden Retrievers

Breeding exceptional Golden Retrievers with love, integrity, and 25+ years of dedication at the base of Butternut Mountain.

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AKC Registered·GRCA Member·As Seen on GMA
Our Golden Retrievers

Our Story

A Family Passion
Since 1998

Dana and Susan Menne have been dedicated hobby breeders of AKC Golden Retrievers from their home at the base of Butternut Mountain in northern Vermont for over 25 years.

Unlike commercial kennels, every one of our dogs lives in our home as part of the family. We believe that a happy, well-socialized dog in a loving home produces puppies with the calm, friendly temperaments Golden Retrievers are known for.

Our dogs participate in conformation, tracking, rally, obedience, and therapy work. Susan has served as President of the Green Mountain Golden Retriever Club, and we've been proud members of the Golden Retriever Club of America since 1998.

25+
Years
AKC
Registered
GRCA
Member

Something Truly Special

The Golden Retriever
Experience

In 2023, we partnered with Golden Dog Farm — a stunning 275-acre farm — to create an experience that captured the hearts of millions.

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National media coverage

GMA
Good Morning America
Featured segment on the Golden Experience
PM
People Magazine
Cover story on Vermont's Golden paradise
CH
WCVB Chronicle
In-depth feature story
The Golden Retriever Experience

The Golden Retriever Experience at Golden Dog Farm — 275 acres of pure joy

Meet the Family

Our Dogs

Each of our Golden Retrievers is a cherished family member, raised in our home with love and dedicated to excellence in the show ring and beyond.

Our Golden Retriever

Show Champions

Conformation · Rally · Obedience

Golden Retriever

Family Companions

Home-raised · Socialized · Loved

Golden Retriever

Therapy & Service

Tracking · Therapy · Working Dogs

The Butternut Difference

Why Choose
Butternut Hill?

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25+ Years Experience

Breeding Golden Retrievers with passion and expertise since 1998.

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AKC & GRCA Registered

Fully registered with the American Kennel Club and Golden Retriever Club of America.

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Home Raised

Our dogs live in our home as family — never in kennels. Happy parents, happy puppies.

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Media Featured

As seen on Good Morning America, People Magazine, and WCVB Chronicle.

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Show & Therapy Dogs

Active in conformation, tracking, rally, obedience, and certified therapy work.

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Vermont Heritage

Nestled at the base of Butternut Mountain — the perfect setting for raising exceptional dogs.

As Seen On

GMA
Good Morning
America
People
People
Magazine
WCVB
Chronicle
WCVB
OFA OFA Health Tested

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Welcome to the
Butternut Family

We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're interested in our dogs, the Golden Experience, or just want to say hello — reach out anytime.

Retrieve@ButternutGoldens.com