2026 GRCA National

Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
2026-10-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N 14th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631, United States
time is approximate.

Tues 10/6Wed 10/7Thurs 10/8Fri 10/9DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic12PM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-12PM

All clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates.

Pre registration and payment by major credit cards will be available for OFA Eyes, OFA ECHO, CHIC Blood Draw. There is no fee for the CHIC Blood Draw Clinic or the PU Clinic.

Confirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com

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 provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever – healthy eyes or otherwise – 4 years and older. Goldens without pedigrees or those from a rescue situation are more than welcome to become a part of this research project.

Golden Retrievers 12 years and older and those previously seen at PU clinics are encouraged to participate in this year’s clinic. The clinic is limited to 100 dogs. Appointments will be arranged and owners will be notified once judging schedules are announced. Downloadable forms need to be returned to complete the preregistration process.

PU Consent Form

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About the Doctor: Dr. Wendy Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO

Dr. Wendy Townsend, DVM, MS, DACVO, (ophthalmology) associate professor of ophthalmology in Purdue Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, has focused her career and research in veterinary medicine on diagnosing and treating eye conditions in animals. “The most common question I get is if we fit animals with glasses,” Dr. Townsend says. “While that’s not what we do, our goal is to help animals see better and improve their quality of life if they’re having issues.”

Although her patients span a variety of species, her research is focused on a particular breed of dog that reigns as one of the most popular dog breeds in America: Golden Retrievers. Golden retriever pigmentary uveitis is a disease almost exclusively found in purebred Golden Retrievers. It’s an inherited form of uveitis (inflammation of the uveal tract, which includes the iris). And though the disease is inherited, the onset and diagnosis usually occurs when the dogs are older.

Dr. Townsend is strongly encouraging Golden Retrievers 12 years and older and those previously seen at PU clinics to participate in this year’s clinic. The clinic is limited to 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. Downloadable forms need to be returned to complete the preregistration process.

AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic
2026-10-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-09 09:00 - 12:00
Tues 10/6Wed 10/7Thurs 10/8Fri 10/9DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic12PM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-12PM

All clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates.

Pre registration and payment by major credit cards will be available for OFA Eyes, OFA ECHO, CHIC Blood Draw. There is no fee for the CHIC Blood Draw Clinic or the PU Clinic.

Confirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com

AKC Reunite Microchip Clinic

Michael Lappin, DVM

See schedule above for clinic times

Preregistration required

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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 the ire of his mother. He graduated from Parchment High School in 1966, and continued on to Michigan State University, where he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1972. He moved to Massachusetts to begin his professional career at the Kingston Animal Hospital. Dr Lappin opened his own practice in 1992 in Buzzards Bay, MA. After a name change in 1992, “The Animal House” came into being.

Dr Lappin became involved in dog training through his veterinary practice and began training his own Golden Retrievers in the early 1990’s. He and his first Golden Retriever, “Tess,” discovered Agility in the mid 90’s and began competing shortly after. Tess retired at the age of 12 years. He is currently training and showing his 4th and 5th Golden Retrievers, “Scarlett” and “Costello” in Agility, Obedience, and Rally Obedience. Mike and his past and current “kids” have achieved numerous obedience and agility titles.

A member of Yankee Golden Retriever Club, he is on the Board of Directors and has served as their Obedience Committee chair. He is also a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America. He has served as the Vice President of the Golden Retriever Foundation. Dr. Lappin continues serving the Foundation as their DNA collection officer. He has been instrumental in the Foundation’s efforts to collect DNA from Golden Retrievers to be used for health research. With his efforts there have been over 2000 samples banked at the OFA-CHIC DNA bank, more than any other breed of dog. Dr. Lappin also became an American Kennel Club judge of agility, and rally obedience in 2004 to round out his “giving back to the sport” philosophy.

DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
2026-10-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-09 09:00 - 12:00
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Tues 10/6Wed 10/7Thurs 10/8Fri 10/9DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic12PM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-12PM

All clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates.

Pre registration and payment by major credit cards will be available for OFA Eyes, OFA ECHO, CHIC Blood Draw. There is no fee for the CHIC Blood Draw Clinic or the PU Clinic.

Confirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com

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 DNA Repository form located on the OFA website at: https://ofa.org/applications/ or available here:

OFA DNA Repository Form

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Please bring completed paperwork to the clinic

Questions: 20***********************@***il.com

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 the ire of his mother. He graduated from Parchment High School in 1966, and continued on to Michigan State University, where he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1972. He moved to Massachusetts to begin his professional career at the Kingston Animal Hospital. Dr Lappin opened his own practice in 1992 in Buzzards Bay, MA. After a name change in 1992, “The Animal House” came into being.

Dr Lappin became involved in dog training through his veterinary practice and began training his own Golden Retrievers in the early 1990’s. He and his first Golden Retriever, “Tess,” discovered Agility in the mid 90’s and began competing shortly after. Tess retired at the age of 12 years. He is currently training and showing his 4th and 5th Golden Retrievers, “Scarlett” and “Costello” in Agility, Obedience, and Rally Obedience. Mike and his past and current “kids” have achieved numerous obedience and agility titles.

A member of Yankee Golden Retriever Club, he is on the Board of Directors and has served as their Obedience Committee chair. He is also a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America. He has served as the Vice President of the Golden Retriever Foundation. Dr. Lappin continues serving the Foundation as their DNA collection officer. He has been instrumental in the Foundation’s efforts to collect DNA from Golden Retrievers to be used for health research. With his efforts there have been over 2000 samples banked at the OFA-CHIC DNA bank, more than any other breed of dog. Dr. Lappin also became an American Kennel Club judge of agility, and rally obedience in 2004 to round out his “giving back to the sport” philosophy.

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OFA Eye Clinic
2026-10-07 09:00 - 16:00
Events Center

Tues 10/6Wed 10/7Thurs 10/8Fri 10/9DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic12PM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-12PM

All clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates.

Pre registration and payment by major credit cards will be available for OFA Eyes, OFA ECHO, CHIC Blood Draw. There is no fee for the CHIC Blood Draw Clinic or the PU Clinic.

Confirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com

Ophthalmologist: Dr Steven Roberts, DVM, DACVO

Preregistration $60/dog, walk-in $70 / dog

This year’s eye clinic will be paperless. Once registered through the GRCA store you will receive instructions and a link to register your Golden Retriever directly through the OFA website.

OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA Database.

There is NO charge for eye exam result submission to OFA database for Goldens 8 yrs and older. These costs are covered by the Golden Retriever Foundation.

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About the Doctor: Dr. Steven Roberts DVM, DACVO

Dr. Roberts has been involved exclusively in veterinary ophthalmology since 1981 and was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1984, after finishing a residency at Colorado State University. Following the residency, Dr. Roberts was an assistant professor of ophthalmology at North Carolina State University from 1984-1987 and then returned to Colorado State University. At CSU, he was an assistant professor from 1987-1992 and then was promoted to associate professor from 1992-1997. Following six years as an associate professor, Dr. Roberts established Animal Eye Center in January of 1998.

OFA Cardiac Clinic
2026-10-08 09:30 - 17:30, 2026-10-09 09:30 - 17:30
Events Center

Tues 10/6Wed 10/7Thurs 10/8Fri 10/9DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMHCM Clinic8:30AM-4:30PMPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAPU ClinicTime TBAAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic12PM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-4PMAKC Reunite Microchip Clinic9AM-12PM

All clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates.

Pre registration and payment by major credit cards will be available for OFA Eyes, OFA ECHO, CHIC Blood Draw. There is no fee for the CHIC Blood Draw Clinic or the PU Clinic.

Confirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com

Cardiologist: Joshua Stern, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (cardiology)

Tests Available: ECHO/Auscultation

Echo: pre-registration $335

Echo: walk-ins (if available) $355

Auscultation: $125 walk-in only

OFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database.

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About the Doctor: Dr Josh Stern, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Dr. Joshua Stern, DVM,Phd, DACVIM (cardiology) serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is also a Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State. Dr. Stern obtained his DVM from Ohio State University, completed his cardiology residency training at NC State, and obtained a PhD focusing on translational cardiac genetics at Washington State University. He is the Principal Investigator for the Stern Translational Cardiac Genetics and Pharmacogenomics Laboratory which focuses on training clinician scientists and developing novel therapies for inherited heart disease. Dr. Stern serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine and is the current President for the Subspecialty of Cardiology in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He was honored with the 2024 AVMF Career Achievement Award in Feline Medicine. Dr. Stern is an avid supporter of clinician scientists and is passionate about training the next generation of veterinary academic leaders. Together, with his laboratory teams, Dr. Stern has published over 140 peer-reviewed research manuscripts contributing to the advancement of companion animal genetics and translational cardiology.

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