History

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• A non-profit group founded in January 1973.

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• Members are active in venues such as conformation, obedience, field, agility, tracking, therapy and search and rescue.

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• Earned American Kennel Club (AKC) approval for its first sanctioned breed match in September 1973.

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• Host of the GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty and Obedience Trial Earned AKC license for Hunting Retriever Tests in 1988 Established a rescue program in 1994 -- GRRIP.

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• Earned AKC license for agility trials in 2000.

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• Host 9 meetings each year with programs including emergency and medical care, grooming, training, nutrition, therapy, judging and search and rescue.

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• Host social events such as the annual Christmas party, Awards banquet and summer picnic.

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Purpose

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• Enhance the natural abilities of Golden Retrievers through training.

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• Urge acceptance of the breed standard as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Golden Retriever shall be judged.

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• Protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, and field, obedience, agility and tracking trials.

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• Conduct licensed specialty shows, field, obedience and agility trials under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

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• Encourage responsible breeding of Golden Retrievers.

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• Educate the community and members about the breed.

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• Provide support and information to help ensure a long and loving relationship between owners and their Golden's.