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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.

2023 GRCA National Specialty

  • All events located within about 40 minutes from each other
  • September, 9, 2023 – September 20, 2023
  • The beautiful greater-Albany Oregon area provides a scenic Pacific Northwest setting
  • There will be a Hunting Test, Tracking, and for the first time ever – Scent Work Trial
  • Three all-breed Agility Trials located in addition to the GRCA Agility Trial

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 Upcoming Events

  • June 10, 2023
    New Jersey Pine Barrens GRC CCA
    Host Club:   New Jersey Pine Barrens Golden Retriever Club Event Date:  06/10/23 Event Time:  9AM Event Location:  627 Hawks Bridge Road, Cameys Point, NJ. 08069 Entry Fee:  86 Limited Entry:  24 Alternates:  3 Website: NJPBGRC.org Entries Accepted by:  First Received Evaluators: Beth Greenfield – Cat 1 Deb Hubbard – Cat 1 Cindy Williamson- Cat […]
  • June 17, 2023 - June 18, 2023
    NSDTRC (USA) WC/WCX
    Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA) two WC/WCX tests for Tollers and Goldens (Goldens will run under the GRCA rules) June 17 and 18, 2023 location: Salt Lake City contact: Jennifer Malavasi, j.malavasi@gmail.com Entries are open at HuntSecretary for the 3-4-5 Mountain Prairie Field Test (NSDTRC) WC/WCX test for Tollers and Goldens. Move-ups are allowed […]

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