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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-28/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T080000
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250926T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T132912
CREATED:20250206T003634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T144758Z
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000
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SUMMARY:Top Twenty Invitational & Junior Showcase
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nLocation: Purina Farms Great Hall \n\n\n\n🎉 GET READY TO LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! \n\n\n\nJoin us for the must-attend event of the 2025 GRCA National Specialty! Celebrate the finest Golden Retrievers in the country at the dazzling Top 20 Invitational\, where we’ll crown the Top Winner\, 1st & 2nd Runners-Up\, and honor the Top Five Junior Handlers in a special Junior Handler Showcase. \n\n\n\nWith our “Light Up The Night” theme\, get ready for an evening full of sparkle\, excitement\, and celebration! \n\n\n\n\nTop Twenty Catalog\n\n\n\nJunior Showcase\n\n\n\n\n✨ WHOLE EVENING TICKET – $100\n\n\n\nTime: \n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – Check-In & Cocktails\n\n\n\n6:30 PM – Dinner\n\n\n\n8:15 PM – Event Begins\n\n\n\n\nIncludes: \n\n\n\n\nDelicious buffet dinner\n\n\n\nTables decorated by the 2025 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational Contenders\n\n\n\nReserved high-top seating for the event\n\n\n\nAccess to upstairs cash bars\n\n\n\nChef inspired dessert\n\n\n\nExtra-special surprise you won’t want to miss\n\n\n\nAccess to the online event catalog\n\n\n\n\n✨ EVENT-ONLY TICKET – $25\n\n\n\nTime: \n\n\n\n\n7:30 PM – Check-In\n\n\n\n8:15 PM – Event Begins\n\n\n\n\nIncludes: \n\n\n\n\nBleacher seating for the event\n\n\n\nAccess to a cash bar\n\n\n\nFeatured dessert\n\n\n\nExtra-special surprise you won’t want to miss\n\n\n\nAccess to the online event catalogue\n\n\n\n\n🎟️ Important Ticket Info: \n\n\n\n\nIn the memo field of your ticket purchase\, please list the first and last names of all guests.If unknown\, write “unknown” and email final names to Deb Hubbard at de*@***********ns.com by September 9.\n\n\n\nA confirmation will be sent to you — no physical tickets will be issued.\n\n\n\nCheck-in will take place on-site at the event.\n\n\n\nTickets are non-refundable.\n\n\n\n\n✨ Semi-formal attire encouraged — feel free to sparkle!
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/top-twenty/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conformation,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T080000
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nConformation Judges\n\n\n\n\nDonna Ernst (intersex)\n\n\n\nCollette Jaynes (dogs)\n\n\n\nNancy Talbott (bitches)\n\n\n\nJennifer Harper (junior showmanship)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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SUMMARY:CCA #2\,#3
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate. Located at Purina Event Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremium Lists\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nCCA (1-3) Evaluators\n\n\n\n\nEllen Hardin\n\n\n\nPatricia Flanagan\n\n\n\nSuzan Schwarz\n\n\n\nGloria Kerr\n\n\n\nBruce McLean\n\n\n\nLei Taft\n\n\n\nDebbie Claussen\n\n\n\nHelen Dorrance\n\n\n\nDenise Reel
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/cca-23/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T080000
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SUMMARY: 🎥 Sweepstakes
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in watching conformation online? Check out Show Dog Video Pro! \n\n\n\n\nWatch Live Online!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nSweepstakes Judges\n\n\n\n\nKelly Shuffelbottom (Sweeps\, Puppy & Veteran Bitches & Best Veteran)\n\n\n\nChristian Rutten (Sweeps\, Puppy & Veteran Dogs & Best Puppy)\n\n\n\nCindy Price (Gun Dog Sweeps)\n\n\n\n\nGrooming\n\n\n\nMove-in is scheduled to be available September 24. All grooming will be indoors with electricity (paid grooming). More information can be found on the grooming page. \n\n\n\nRules\n\n\n\nThe rules for puppy\, veteran and gundog sweeps have not changed. \n\n\n\nALL puppy and veteran sweepstakes entries must include a copy of the current registration dated before the closing date of the National. Registrations must be sent separately to: GR********@***il.com by the closing date of the National. Receipt of the registration will be confirmed by return email. \n\n\n\nThose entries without prior submission of the registration dated before the closing date of the National\, may bring a copy with them to pick up their armband. \n\n\n\nRing stewards will not ‘police’ any entry before\, during or following sweepstakes. Any protests will be directed to the armband table to talk with a board member (judging will not be delayed due to protests). \n\n\n\nIf a handler who is not eligible handles a dog that wins a placement\, that placement will be rescinded.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/sweepstakes/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T132913
CREATED:20250124T115200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T225859Z
UID:10000119-1758438000-1758470400@2026.grcanational.com
SUMMARY:CCA #1
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate. WiIl be located under covered pavilion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremium Lists\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nCCA (1) Evaluators
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/cca-1/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ellen Hardin":MAILTO:ariellgoldens@gmail.com
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