time is approximate Grooming Rules The rules for puppy, veteran and gundog sweeps have not changed. ALL puppy and veteran sweepstakes entries must include a copy of the current registration… Continue reading Sweepstakes
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
Conference Room A in the Events Center Hands-on Workshop will be held in the conformation rings following judging. Ringside Mentoring will be offered all week upon request. Pre-registration for the… Continue reading Judges’ Education Seminar & Workshop
time is approximate. Currently, containers, interior, exterior, buried are all planned for October 6 2026, while handler discrimination and detective will be held October 7, 2026.
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
Exhibition Hall. Come kick off the 2026 GRCA National Specialty at the Exhibition Hall, Island Grove. Meet up with old friends and meet new ones as we start a week… Continue reading Welcome Dinner
The Parade of Titleholders will be held in conjunction with the Welcome Dinner in the Exhibition Building at Island Grove. Groups will start to line up at 7:30 pm, parade will start at 8 pm. Entries close early (August 3, 2026) or when entry limit of 100 is reached. Include with your entry a brief… Continue reading Parade of Titleholders
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
time is approximate. Currently, containers, interior, exterior, buried are all planned for October 6 2026, while handler discrimination and detective will be held October 7, 2026.
time is approximate. Dr. Wendy Townsend, a primary researcher into PU, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is not painful and has the potential to… Continue reading Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. For donating blood to the GRF projects with OFA and Broad Institute, please download and print the… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
Events Center OFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic Vetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin, DVM CHIC BANK/DNA Repository : There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping GRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. For donating blood to the GRF projects with OFA and Broad Institute, please download and print the… Continue reading DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic Michael Lappin, DVM See schedule above for clinic times Preregistration required About the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM was born and raised in Michigan where his family always had dogs. One of his favorites was "Fred," a Beagle that he and his brother taught to bark, earning… Continue reading AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic