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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T220000
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SUMMARY:Field Trial Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nCelebrate your accomplishments at the Field Trial Awards Banquet. Will include dinner and awards. Dinner includes a commemorative glass.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nWarm Rolls with Butter\, Garden Salad with Cucumbers Tomatoes\, Carrots\, and House Dressing\, Sliced Sirloin with Chimichurri and a Red Wine Demi\, Tuscan Grilled Chicken with Sun-Dried\, Tomatoes\, Artichokes\, and Parsley Beurre Blanc\, Mashed potatoes\, green beans\, assorted desserts\, water. Open bar is available but not included in the dinner.  \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:Whitmoor Country Club\, 1100 Whitmoor Dr\, Weldon Spring\, MS\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T114936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T132505Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatalog\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\nHunt Test Judges\n\n\n\n\nDon Freeman & Diana Martin-Gruenler (Junior A)\n\n\n\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Junior B)\n\n\n\nDon Freeman & Diana Martin-Gruenler (Senior)\n\n\n\nDoug McGuire & Lee Whittaker (Master)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-test/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Gerdes":MAILTO:gerdes2@maxwire.net
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250608T211903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T213537Z
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SUMMARY:Missouri Rhineland Kennel Club Fast CAT
DESCRIPTION:Jenessa Janssen\, Event SecretaryPO BOX 316ROSCOE\, IL 61073-0316(815) 980-5961   se*******@***********ts.com
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/missouri-rhineland-kennel-club-fast-cat/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250608T210846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T210850Z
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SUMMARY:Show Me Agility Club of Central Missouri Agility Trial
DESCRIPTION:Entries Open: Monday\, July 21\, 2025 8:00 a.m.Entries Close: Friday\, September 5\, 2025 6:00 p.m.Entries for this event are limited to: 300
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/show-me-agility-club-of-central-missouri-agility-trial/
LOCATION:Untitled\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250413T203132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T233513Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate\, will be held under and around the pavilion. \n\n\n\nJoin your hunt test participants at the pavilion for some good food and friendship. There are picnic tables under the pavilion\, but you may want to bring a chair. A commemorative glass is included in the cost of a ticket. \n\n\n\nNo refunds or cancellations after August 22\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nCatering from Heavy Smoke: Pulled Pork\, Pulled Chicken\, Pineapple Cole Slaw\, Green Beans\, Mac and Cheese\, Sweet BBQ Sauce\, Buns and selection of soft drinks and water. \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy\, please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-tailgate/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T114936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T132505Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatalog\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\nHunt Test Judges\n\n\n\n\nDon Freeman & Diana Martin-Gruenler (Junior A)\n\n\n\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Junior B)\n\n\n\nDon Freeman & Diana Martin-Gruenler (Senior)\n\n\n\nDoug McGuire & Lee Whittaker (Master)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-test/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Gerdes":MAILTO:gerdes2@maxwire.net
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250608T211539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T211542Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Scent Work Trial
DESCRIPTION:DRAW OPENING DATE – JULY 23\, 2025\, at 8 AM EasternDRAW CLOSING DATE – AUGUST 20\, 2025\, at 5 PM EasternRANDOM DRAW DATE – AUGUST 20\, 2025\, at 7 PM Eastern \n\n\n\nElectronic entries will be accepted at https://run4funtn.net/events/. Note that there is a fee assessed for this service by the 3rd party provider. Online entry will NOT be available before the Draw Opening Date or after the Entry Closing Date as shown above.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/mid-kentucky-kennel-club-scent-work-trial/
LOCATION:Hardin County Fairgrounds\, 5617 South Dixie Highway\, Glendale\, Kentucky\, 42740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
GEO:37.6146306;-85.8593972
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T115249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T201053Z
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SUMMARY:Tracking Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate. The 2025 GRCA National is offering TD\, TDX\, VST\, and TDU\, where we will set a 2 dog limit in each test \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremium Lists\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nTracking Judges\n\n\n\n\nPia Paulsen & Jane Jonas (TDU)\n\n\n\nPia Paulsen & Jane Jonas (VST)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/tracking-test/
LOCATION:Vogelsang Park\, 1236 N. Church St.\, Sullivan\, MO\, 63080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Rosenkoetter":MAILTO:hillsdgr@hotmail.com
GEO:38.2250706;-91.1668006
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T115110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T132650Z
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SUMMARY:WC/WCX
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatalog\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\nWC/WCX Judges\n\n\n\n\nKeith Winch & Janice Masica (WC land)\n\n\n\nLaura Weinmann & Danette Weich (WC land)\n\n\n\nDiana Martin-Gruenler & Warren Frizell (WC water)\n\n\n\nDoug McGuire & David Marsteller (WCX land)\n\n\n\nKaren DeCordova & Joe Smithberger (WCX water)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/wc-wcx/
LOCATION:August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area\, 2360 Hwy D\, St Charles\, MO\, 63304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
ORGANIZER;CN="Liza Simon Roper":MAILTO:lsroper84@gmail.com
GEO:38.7051108;-90.7399913
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T115321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T020620Z
UID:10000121-1758524400-1758556800@2026.grcanational.com
SUMMARY:Scent Work Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPremium Lists\n\n\n\nCatalog\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nScent Work Judges\n\n\n\n\nJessica Taylor (containers)\n\n\n\nRon Horn (Interior)\n\n\n\nSally Dunphy (Exteriors)\n\n\n\nAndrea Wojciechowski (Buried)\n\n\n\nDeanna Bunn (Handler Discrimination and Detective)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/scent-work-trial/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Performance
ORGANIZER;CN="Darla Morris":MAILTO:goldn4me@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250901T165900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T015536Z
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SUMMARY:Agility Show-N-Go
DESCRIPTION:ONLY DOGS ENTERED IN THE GRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY AGILITY TRIAL ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER THIS SHOW N GO. \n\n\n\nPurina Farms Event Center Great Hall \n\n\n\nSIGN UPS OPEN AT 12:00 NOON CDT ON MONDAY\, SEPTEMBER 1 AND CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15TH AT 8:00 PM CDT. Day-of sign-ups will be allowed IF THERE IS SPACE AVAILABLE. \n\n\n\nThis Show-N-Go is being offered to acclimate the dogs to the turf. Please read the following information.  Match must end at 7:30 pm or 90 Runs Maximum\, whichever comes first. \n\n\n\nSign-up\n\n\n\nOnly dogs entered in the GRCA Agility Trial will be eligible to register for the Show-N-Go. Register on the Google Sheet using the button below\, and bring $5/run (cash only) for the event. Only 90 run registrations will be accepted and the Show-N-Go will only last 2 hours. \n\n\n\nNOTE: registration has filled up. If you registered and will no longer be able to attend or no longer require your spot\, please email us and we can remove your name. Thanks! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nInformation and Rules:\n\n\n\n\nThe building will open at 5:00 pm for crate set up.  Walk-thru will be at 5:20 pm. Runs will start at 5:30 pm.  We will allow a second walk-thru around 6:30 or 6:45 for people arriving late.\n\n\n\nFor your convenience\, there will be a table set up at the main entrance to the Event Center at approximately 4:30 pm for you to check in and pay your fees for the match. \n\n\n\n$5.00 per run – CASH ONLY – paid on day of the Show N Go. No checks\, no Venmo or Zelle\, no credit cards\, no PayPal\, etc.  Exact change would be appreciated. Funds will be donated to the Golden Retriever Foundation.\n\n\n\nWe will appreciate help in the ring before/after your runs. Please let one of the worker bees know if you can help.\n\n\n\nThe show-n-go must be concluded no later than 7:30 pm. \n\n\n\nOne run per dog.  If there’s room at the end of the show-n-go for additional runs\, we can add additional runs. This is subject to having time to run additional dogs.\n\n\n\nDogs must be entered in the GRCA National Specialty agility trial to participate in the Show-N-Go. Unentered dogs are not allowed in the Show-N-Go.\n\n\n\nFood or toys that contain (or have contained) food are not allowed in the ring.  Non-Food toys are allowed. Tossing a toy is allowed.\n\n\n\nA second person is allowed in the ring as a helper.  Only one dog is allowed in the ring at a time.  \n\n\n\nEach team is allotted 60 seconds until the first buzzer. You will have 15 seconds to finish up and leave the ring. A second buzzer will sound when you should be out of the ring.\n\n\n\nPlease be at the line and ready to go when the person ahead of you is leaving the ring. Please be leaving the ring when the second buzzer sounds. We MUST be finished no later than 7:30 pm.\n\n\n\nAnyone absent will be skipped and added to the end of the evening if time allows.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/show-n-go/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250124T115610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T201035Z
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SUMMARY:Agility Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nAdditional Info\n\n\n\nCatalog\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\nAgility Judges\n\n\n\n\nDavid J Nauer (Novice A&B\, Open\, Excellent\, Master\, Premier\,  + preferred)\n\n\n\nLaura Gillice JWW (Novice A&B\, Open\, Excellent\, Master\, Premier\,  + preferred)\n\n\n\nDavid J Nauer (Time 2 Beat + preferred)\n\n\n\nLaura Gillice FAST (Novice A&B\, Open\, Excellent\, Master\,   + preferred)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/agility-trial/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Neida Heusinkvelt":MAILTO:neida1@aol.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250723T231918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T015335Z
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SUMMARY:Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nGolden 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 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. Please download the following form and submit to 20******************@***il.com   to complete the preregistration process.  \n\n\n\n\nPU Consent Form\n\n\n\n\nThis clinic is free but requires pre-registration  \n\n\n\nQuestions: 20******************@***il.com  \n\n\n\nWalk ins welcome as time allows for each clinic.  \n\n\n\nClinic days/times are subject to change based on interest. \n\n\n\nAll Goldens attending the clinic must be well behaved and leashed at all times \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Dr. Wendy Townsend\, DVM\, MS\, DACVO\n\n\n\nDr. 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.” \n\n\n\nAlthough 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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 20******************@***il.com to complete the preregistration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail PU clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pigmentary-uveitis-research-clinic/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T131018Z
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SUMMARY:DNA BloodDraw/CHIC
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOFA DNA Database Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nUC Davis DNA & Genetic Diversity Clinic \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 9/23 – Friday 9/26\n\n\n\nDr Michael Lappin\, DVM\n\n\n\n\nCHIC BANK/DNA REPOSITORY :\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the blood draws or shipping \n\n\n\nGRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. \n\n\n\nFor 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: \n\n\n\n\nOFA DNA Repository Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring completed paperwork to the clinic \n\n\n\nQuestions:  20*******************@***il.com \n\n\n\nUC Davis Golden Retriever Health Panel\n\n\n\n$120 (normally $130) — Testing includes: \n\n\n\n\nCongenital Ichthyosis 1 & 2 In Golden Retrievers (GR)\n\n\n\nCongenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)\n\n\n\nDegenerative Myelopathy (DM)\n\n\n\nNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL)\n\n\n\nProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1 and PRA2)\n\n\n\nProgressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)\n\n\n\nSensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN)\n\n\n\n\nUC Davis Genetic Diversity Testing Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n$75 (normally $85)    \n\n\n\nThis test panel may be useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long-term goal.   \n\n\n\nAdditional information on this testing can be found at the UC Davis Canine Diversity Website. \n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR – at home DNA testing\n\n\n\nUC Davis is offering the same Specialty discounted prices for the Genetic Health Panel and Diversity Testing to Golden Retrievers unable to attend this year’s National. These prices will be offered for the entire month of September. \n\n\n\nTo take advantage of at home DNA testing\, order the test from the GRCA Online store on or before Sept 12\, 2025 Before completing your order make sure  to mark “at home”. You will receive an email within a few days with a one time use coupon code along with instructions on how to submit your sample to UC Davis. This coupon code can not be reissued. \n\n\n\nSamples must be postmarked from Sept 1 – 30\, 2025.  Samples received by UC Davis and not postmarked within this time frame will not be processed and no refund will be issued. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nDr 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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail DNA clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/dna-blooddraw-chic/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T170000
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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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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
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250914T225540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T015343Z
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SUMMARY:OFA Cardiac Clinic (CANCELED)
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nYou can pre-register for an ECHO for $335\, but auscultations will be available via walk-in only ($125). To provide a 3 days ECHO/Auscultation screening clinic\, we have 2 cardiologists! \n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY Sept 24 8:30a-4:30p CANCELED\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY-FRIDAY Sept 25-26 8:30a-4:30p (ECHO/Auscultation): Cardiologist: Dr Josh Stern\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM\n\n\n\n\nEcho Walk in/late registration if available $355 and Auscultation: Walk-In Only $125. Discount code for submission of exam results to OFA will be available at the clinic. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Dr Josh Stern\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail cardiac clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ofa-cardiac-clinic-2/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
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SUMMARY:Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nGolden 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 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. Please download the following form and submit to 20******************@***il.com   to complete the preregistration process.  \n\n\n\n\nPU Consent Form\n\n\n\n\nThis clinic is free but requires pre-registration  \n\n\n\nQuestions: 20******************@***il.com  \n\n\n\nWalk ins welcome as time allows for each clinic.  \n\n\n\nClinic days/times are subject to change based on interest. \n\n\n\nAll Goldens attending the clinic must be well behaved and leashed at all times \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Dr. Wendy Townsend\, DVM\, MS\, DACVO\n\n\n\nDr. 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.” \n\n\n\nAlthough 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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 20******************@***il.com to complete the preregistration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail PU clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pigmentary-uveitis-research-clinic/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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SUMMARY:OFA Eye Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nPreregistration $65 / dog Walk in $75 / dog \n\n\n\nDiscount code for submission of exam results to OFA will be available at the clinic. 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. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Elizabeth A. Giuliano\, DVM\, MS\, DACVO\n\n\n\nElizabeth A. Giuliano\, DVM\, MS\, DACVO (ophthalmology)\, received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Cornell University in Ithaca\, New York\, in 1991 and her DVM degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1996. \n\n\n\nFollowing graduation from veterinary school\, she completed a small animal rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 1997 and remained in private practice in midtown Manhattan the following year. In 1998\, she returned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to complete a Comparative Ocular Pathology Fellowship. Since July 1\, 1999\, she has been a member of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri where she completed a residency in veterinary ophthalmology and a Master of Science degree. She is a tenured professor in the MU Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery and section chief for the Comparative Ophthalmology Service. She has authored more than 100 articles and textbook chapters. Dr. Giuliano is a dynamic\, engaging speaker and has lectured extensively in the academic setting and at national and international meetings. She is the recipient of numerous teaching awards\, including three Golden Aesculapius Teaching Awards\, the Gold Chalk Award\, the Dadd Award\, and was Western Veterinary Conference’s “Educator of the Year” (2018). In 2023\, Dr. Elizabeth Giuliano received the 2023 Jordan Hoyt Memorial Tribute to Women award for faculty. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail OFA eye clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ofa-eye-clinic/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Konesky":MAILTO:2025HealthClinicQuestions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
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SUMMARY:DNA BloodDraw/CHIC
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOFA DNA Database Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nUC Davis DNA & Genetic Diversity Clinic \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 9/23 – Friday 9/26\n\n\n\nDr Michael Lappin\, DVM\n\n\n\n\nCHIC BANK/DNA REPOSITORY :\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the blood draws or shipping \n\n\n\nGRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. \n\n\n\nFor 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: \n\n\n\n\nOFA DNA Repository Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring completed paperwork to the clinic \n\n\n\nQuestions:  20*******************@***il.com \n\n\n\nUC Davis Golden Retriever Health Panel\n\n\n\n$120 (normally $130) — Testing includes: \n\n\n\n\nCongenital Ichthyosis 1 & 2 In Golden Retrievers (GR)\n\n\n\nCongenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)\n\n\n\nDegenerative Myelopathy (DM)\n\n\n\nNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL)\n\n\n\nProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1 and PRA2)\n\n\n\nProgressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)\n\n\n\nSensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN)\n\n\n\n\nUC Davis Genetic Diversity Testing Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n$75 (normally $85)    \n\n\n\nThis test panel may be useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long-term goal.   \n\n\n\nAdditional information on this testing can be found at the UC Davis Canine Diversity Website. \n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR – at home DNA testing\n\n\n\nUC Davis is offering the same Specialty discounted prices for the Genetic Health Panel and Diversity Testing to Golden Retrievers unable to attend this year’s National. These prices will be offered for the entire month of September. \n\n\n\nTo take advantage of at home DNA testing\, order the test from the GRCA Online store on or before Sept 12\, 2025 Before completing your order make sure  to mark “at home”. You will receive an email within a few days with a one time use coupon code along with instructions on how to submit your sample to UC Davis. This coupon code can not be reissued. \n\n\n\nSamples must be postmarked from Sept 1 – 30\, 2025.  Samples received by UC Davis and not postmarked within this time frame will not be processed and no refund will be issued. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nDr 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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail DNA clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/dna-blooddraw-chic/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Founders Room- on the second floor of Purina Event Center. Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\n5:45pm Doors open (cash bar). Buffet dinner service begins at 6:15pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nBuffet Meal Menu:\n\n\n\n\nHarvest Garden Salad (croutons on the side) & Dinner Rolls\n\n\n\nBraised Beef Brisket (GF)\n\n\n\nPan Seared Chicken Breast with Classic Mornay Sauce (GF)\n\n\n\nWhole Roasted Petite Potatoes \n\n\n\nHaricot Verts (Petite Green Beans)\n\n\n\nAssorted desserts\n\n\n\nA quinoa stuffed mushroom “plated” dinner is also available upon request.\n\n\n\nCoffee\, tea and water and a Cash Bar\n\n\n\n\nTickets are limited to 240 people and will be available until September 9th\, 2025\, or until all tickets are sold. \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders will be held following the Welcome Dinner downstairs in the conformation area.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/welcome/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Johnson":MAILTO:mtulljohnson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250206T004541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T230816Z
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SUMMARY:Parade of Titleholders
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate\, but this is held in conjunction with the Welcome Dinner. Following the Welcome Dinner in the Founders Room\, groups will start to line up at 7:30 pm\, parade will start at 8 pm. \n\n\n\nEntries close early (July 21st)! \n\n\n\nInclude with your entry a brief (50 words or less) biography about your dog and a photo of your dog (JPEG or PDF format). Because the Parade is not an AKC event\, non-AKC titles and achievements may be included in this write-up. The Committee reserves the right to edit submitted material to 50 words. Entries are limited to a MAXIMUM OF 100. Entries will be accepted on a first-received basis. A waiting list will be established in case of cancellations prior to July 21\, 2025. Entrants will be honored with a beautiful rosette and souvenir of the 2025 National.  \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders Is open to all Golden Retrievers who have earned a MINIMUM of one or more of the following AKC titles (7-point or higher titles pursuant to the GRCA VC/VCX/VCM-OS/OD Point Schedule): \n\n\n\n\nConformation (GRCH\, CH)\n\n\n\nObedience (OTCH\, UDX\, UD)\n\n\n\nField (FC\, AFC\, QAA***\, **\, MH\, SH)\n\n\n\nAgility (MACH\, PACH\, MX\, MXJ\, MXP\, MJP\, AX\, AXJ)\n\n\n\nTracking (CT\, TDX\, VST)\n\n\n\nScentwork (SWD\, SWM)\n\n\n\nRally (RACH)\n\n\n\nUpland Master (MHU)\n\n\n\n\nWe must limit the Parade of Titleholders to 100 entries. \n\n\n\n\nEnter a Dog
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pot/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250206T010001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T201137Z
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SUMMARY:Obedience/Rally
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudging Program\n\n\n\nCatalog\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\n\nObedience/Rally Judges\n\n\n\n\nObedience\n\nCarole Lynn Evans (Novice A\, Utility B\, Preferred Utility\, Versatility\, Non-reg Veteran)\n\n\n\nJames Comunale (Novice B\, Beg. Novice A & B\, Preferred Novice\, Non-reg Team 2)\n\n\n\nMr. Rick L Garvin (Grad Novice\, Open A & B\, Grad & Preferred Open\, Utility A\, Non-reg Team 1)\n\n\n\n\n\nRally\n\nMr. Rick L Garvin (Novice A & B\, Pairs Novice)\n\n\n\nJames Comunale (Intermediate\, Advanced A & B)\n\n\n\nMrs. Julie M Yamane (Excellent A & B\, Master\, Choice)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/obedience-rally/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Hippler":MAILTO:hippler1@swbell.net
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250723T231753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T015319Z
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SUMMARY:OFA Cardiac Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nYou can pre-register for an ECHO for $335\, but auscultations will be available via walk-in only ($125). To provide a 3 days ECHO/Auscultation screening clinic\, we have 2 cardiologists! \n\n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY Sept 24 8:30a-4:30p CANCELED\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY-FRIDAY Sept 25-26 8:30a-4:30p (ECHO/Auscultation): Cardiologist: Dr Josh Stern\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM\n\n\n\n\nEcho Walk in/late registration if available $355 and Auscultation: Walk-In Only $125. Discount code for submission of exam results to OFA will be available at the clinic. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Dr Josh Stern\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail cardiac clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ofa-cardiac-clinic/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
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SUMMARY:Cancer Detection Study
DESCRIPTION:Researchers will be on the show site to collect free-catch urine samples. Please support this important research!! \n\n\n\nDetecting cancer and other serious health problems in Goldens with Rametrix® Molecular Urinalysis (RMU)\n\n\n\nJohn Robertson VMD PhD\, President\, Rametrix Technologies\, Inc.\, Blacksburg\, VA \n\n\n\n                                                       ro********@**********ch.com                           \n\n\n\nRametrix Technologies\, Inc.\, a medical/veterinary research and development company (www.rametrixtech.com)\, has developed a urine-based technology (RMU) to detect cancer in dogs (and people).  Ramen spectroscopy profiles the molecular composition of urine\, and the team has published a paper showing detection in dogs of lymphoma\, mast cell sarcoma\, urothelial/transitional cell carcinoma\, and osteosarcoma with at least 90% accuracy using RMU technology (available at https://rametrixtech.com/resources/). \n\n\n\nThis technology uses a small amount of free-catch/voided urine\, takes less than 30 minutes\, and is economical (about the same price as a standard urinalysis at the veterinarian’s office).  Studies conducted in humans have also detected other diseases such as diabetic nephritis\, lupus nephritis\, chronic kidney failure\, and bladder cancer.  Rametrix will use this translational information gained from humans in the proposed work on Golden Retriever health. \n\n\n\nTo further validate RMU and to precisely focus it for Goldens\, Rametrix wants to conduct a 500-dog study (250 healthy dogs\, 250 dogs with cancer or other health problems\, including kidney disease) with cooperation of the Golden Retriever Club of America.  Study goals: \n\n\n\n\nDevelop a Golden Retriever-specific molecular fingerprint of urine in clinically healthy Goldens\n\n\n\nDetermine how the urine molecular fingerprint of clinically healthy dogs compares with the urine molecular fingerprint of dogs with cancer or other health problems;\n\n\n\nTrack changes between health and disease using multiple samples from the same dog\n\n\n\nDetect and profile (with RMU) other common health problems in Goldens\, including renal disease\, heart disease\, allergies\, and hypothyroidism.\n\n\n\n\nUltimately\, early detection of disease may alleviate suffering and save lives. \n\n\n\nNote: Since this is a research study and the meaning of individual results is not yet fully validated\, no results will be released to owners.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/cancer-detection-study/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250723T231918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T015335Z
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SUMMARY:Pigmentary Uveitis Research Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nGolden 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 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. Please download the following form and submit to 20******************@***il.com   to complete the preregistration process.  \n\n\n\n\nPU Consent Form\n\n\n\n\nThis clinic is free but requires pre-registration  \n\n\n\nQuestions: 20******************@***il.com  \n\n\n\nWalk ins welcome as time allows for each clinic.  \n\n\n\nClinic days/times are subject to change based on interest. \n\n\n\nAll Goldens attending the clinic must be well behaved and leashed at all times \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Dr. Wendy Townsend\, DVM\, MS\, DACVO\n\n\n\nDr. 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.” \n\n\n\nAlthough 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. \n\n\n\nDr. 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 20******************@***il.com to complete the preregistration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail PU clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pigmentary-uveitis-research-clinic/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164234
CREATED:20250723T231717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250726T131018Z
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SUMMARY:DNA BloodDraw/CHIC
DESCRIPTION:Red Brick Building \n\n\n\nTues 9/23Wed 9/24Thurs 9/25Fri 9/26DNA BloodDraw/CHIC12PM-4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 4PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC9AM – 12PMPU Clinic3PM-5:30PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMPU Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Eye Clinic9AM-4PMOFA Cardiac ClinicCANCELEDOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMOFA Cardiac Clinic(Dr. Stern)8:30AM-4:30PMCancer Detection StudyCancer Detection Study\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPRE registration is until Aug 27 which includes pre registration prices. NO REFUNDS after this date.  LATE registration will continue up to Sept 18 which may be at a higher cost\, depending on clinic.  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOFA DNA Database Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nUC Davis DNA & Genetic Diversity Clinic \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 9/23 – Friday 9/26\n\n\n\nDr Michael Lappin\, DVM\n\n\n\n\nCHIC BANK/DNA REPOSITORY :\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for the blood draws or shipping \n\n\n\nGRF also absorbs the OFA CHIC fee for Goldens. \n\n\n\nFor 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: \n\n\n\n\nOFA DNA Repository Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring completed paperwork to the clinic \n\n\n\nQuestions:  20*******************@***il.com \n\n\n\nUC Davis Golden Retriever Health Panel\n\n\n\n$120 (normally $130) — Testing includes: \n\n\n\n\nCongenital Ichthyosis 1 & 2 In Golden Retrievers (GR)\n\n\n\nCongenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)\n\n\n\nDegenerative Myelopathy (DM)\n\n\n\nNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL)\n\n\n\nProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1 and PRA2)\n\n\n\nProgressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)\n\n\n\nSensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN)\n\n\n\n\nUC Davis Genetic Diversity Testing Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n$75 (normally $85)    \n\n\n\nThis test panel may be useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long-term goal.   \n\n\n\nAdditional information on this testing can be found at the UC Davis Canine Diversity Website. \n\n\n\nNEW THIS YEAR – at home DNA testing\n\n\n\nUC Davis is offering the same Specialty discounted prices for the Genetic Health Panel and Diversity Testing to Golden Retrievers unable to attend this year’s National. These prices will be offered for the entire month of September. \n\n\n\nTo take advantage of at home DNA testing\, order the test from the GRCA Online store on or before Sept 12\, 2025 Before completing your order make sure  to mark “at home”. You will receive an email within a few days with a one time use coupon code along with instructions on how to submit your sample to UC Davis. This coupon code can not be reissued. \n\n\n\nSamples must be postmarked from Sept 1 – 30\, 2025.  Samples received by UC Davis and not postmarked within this time frame will not be processed and no refund will be issued. \n\n\n\nAbout the Doctor: Michael A. Lappin DVM\n\n\n\nDr. 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. \n\n\n\nDr 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. \n\n\n\nA 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nemail DNA clinic
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/dna-blooddraw-chic/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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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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