Time to Renew Your GRCA Membership!

Want a Puppy?

Look for one of the best companions you can ever choose! Find a Golden, reputable breeders, know before buying, and answers about choosing a puppy or an adult. Access GRCA’s Puppy Referral and Rescue networks. Consider the National Golden Retriever Rescue as a great option. All from GRCA – the Golden Retriever authority.

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About Golden Retrievers

Breed history, Breed Standard, health concerns, facts on canine cancer, and the effects of Spay/Neuter. How to groom, exercise and train your Golden. Consider adopting a dog via the National Golden Retriever Rescue. Check out our Illustrated Study Guide to the Golden Retriever designed for judges, exhibitors and breeders.

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Join GRCA, get the News!

Join the GRCA and become part of America’s largest group of enthusiasts protecting the breed and educating others on all facets of Golden Retriever ownership. Receive the Golden Retriever News magazine, and qualify for GRCA trophies. With your voice, help GRCA shape AKC and public policies to protect our beautiful Goldens. Join and share your passion!

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GRCA Membership Benefits

  • GRCA Members are eligible to receive the Golden Retriever News, a bimonthly, color magazine rich with educational content, photos, news & events, and member accomplishments (only available to GRCA members).
  • Use of a special GRCA Member Emblem for your personal website.
  • GRCA WC/WCX Video on Field Tests and how you can get involved.
  • Members’ entries are drawn first at CCA events held at GRCA Regional and National Specialties.
  • Eligible to compete for GRCA Challenge & Perpetual Trophies & Awards.
  • Access to GRCA’s Golden Retriever Title & Award online database.
  • Access and listing in the online Kennel Prefix List.
  • Weekly Hot Topics email – a summary of Board discussions and resolutions before they are voted on so you have a voice in your club. It’s also filled with announcements from AKC, the Golden Retriever Foundation and other organizations.
  • You join a special community – where you can develop friendships with those that proudly share your passion for the breed.

2024 GRCA National Specialty

The Big E, West Springfield, MA

October 1-13, 2024
Multi state venues less than 2 hours from West Springfield, MA
Performance, Field and Conformation events including Scent and Tracking for you and your dog(s)
Many social events to meet old and new friends
New! CCA flights at Field/Hunt Test location at Three Maples, Sprakers, NY and at Big E, West Springfield , MA

 Upcoming Events

  • December 10, 2023
    Mid-Florida GRC WC/WCX
    Mid-Florida GRC December 10, 2023 Judge:  Bob Connelly Location: CR-42, Paisley, FL (use GPS coordinates 29.01502 N, 81.46795 W) Contact: Kristin Sipus, Chair richwoodgoldens@gmail.com
  • December 15, 2023
    Mid-Florida GRC Specialty
    Florida is special this time of year and especially in Orlando. The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club is hosting our annual independent specialty show at the Orlando Convention Center (north/south building) on Friday, December 15, 2023 . Our judge for Junior Showmanship and Breed is Dr. Jill Warren. Entries close Wednesday, November 15th , noon central […]

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