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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 information. Consider Golden Retrieve 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.

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 Upcoming Events

  • November 7, 2026 -
    Northern Flyway GRC CCA
    Club Name:  Northern Flyway Golden Retriever Club Date:  11/07/2026 Time:  9AM Event Location:   Ariell Training Building. 2063 Ridge Rd. Custer, WI 54423 Entry Fee:  80 Limited Entry:  18 Website:  http://nfgrc.com Closing Date:  10/28/2026 Entries Accepted:  Random Draw , Priority entry given to NFGRC members until 09/10/2026.  Non-members will be accepted after Sept 10.  Please […]
  • November 14, 2026 -
    Central Oklahoma GRC Specialties
    Club Name: Central Oklahoma GRC Event Date: Nov. 14-15,2026 Location: Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK Opening Date: Golden Retrievers: Sept 1, 2026 All Other Breeds: Sept 22, 2026 Entry Fee; $34 First entry of each dog, each Show Closing Date: 1O/28/2026  Entries Accepted: First Received Premium List: https://cogrc.com/annual-specialty   SATURDAY 11/14/2026  Specialty #1 2026283001 Conformation […]

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