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SUMMARY:Parade of Titleholders
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nEntries close early (August 3\, 2026) or when entry limit of 100 is reached. \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 August 3\, 2026. Entrants will be honored with a beautiful rosette and souvenir of the 2026 National. For more information\, contact Jenny Ford. Entry Fee is $43.00.  \n\n\n\nIf you are not able to attend\, we also have a rosette only option that can be mailed for $55\, which includes shipping. The Rosette only ‘entries’ will not be printed in the catalog and will be mailed after the event).  \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\nAll entries are final and no refunds will be provided.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pot/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260502T124618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163108Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Hall. \n\n\n\nCome 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 of fun watching and cheering on our beautiful and talented Golden Retrievers. Then stay after the dinner and help celebrate our title holders for 2026 in the Parade of Title Holders. Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nReservations should be made prior to September 17\, 2026 – there is no limit to reservations. All reservations are final and no refunds will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThe Parade of Titleholders will be held following the Welcome Dinner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu:\n\n\n\nGrilled Palisade Peach and Mixed Greens Salad\, with Candied Pecans\, Honey Goat Cheese & Raspberry Vinaigrette\, Brisket\, Chicken Piccatta\, potatoes and vegetable.  Variety of small desserts. Water\, Tea\, and Lemonade. \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/welcome/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260510T132315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163347Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Blood Draw/CHIC
DESCRIPTION:Events Center \n\n\n\nTues 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-4:30PM\n\n\n\nAll clinic times are subject to change. Please check Facebook for any changes or updates. \n\n\n\nPre 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.  \n\n\n\nConfirmation of pre-registration will be the receipt of online payment for specific test. General questions can be sent to: 20***********************@***il.com \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nOFA DNA CHIC Database Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nVetrinarian: Dr Michael Lappin\, DVM \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\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/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T190000
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SUMMARY:Scent Work Trial
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\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\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-2/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Keracik":MAILTO:mvigla@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260228T170551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163208Z
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SUMMARY:Judges' Education Seminar & Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room A in the Events Center \n\n\n\nHands-on Workshop will be held in the conformation rings following judging. Ringside Mentoring will be offered all week upon request. \n\n\n\nPre-registration for the seminar is required.  The Seminar is open to approved\, provisional and applicant judges as well as GRCA CCA Category 1 and 2 evaluators. \n\n\n\nFor further information please contact Barbara Pepper (bo*********@*******th.net)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/judges-ed/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pepper":MAILTO:bonheurcavs@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163213Z
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SUMMARY: Sweepstakes
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\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\n \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/sweeps/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T003055Z
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SUMMARY:Agility Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgility will be held in the Arena at Island Grove. Dogs will be running on packed dirt. This will be for all three days of agility (all breed Saturday and Sunday hosted by Mile Hi GRC) and the GRCA National (Goldens only) will be held on Monday. \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:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163221Z
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SUMMARY:CCA #1\, #2\, #3
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate.  \n\n\n\nGRCA is going to hold three (3) CCA divisions (flights) all on MONDAY\, OCTOBER 5 at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. Due to the venue issues and distance limitations for the Hunt Test/WC-WCX tests\, we are unable to support a CCA at the field events. \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\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/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163223Z
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SUMMARY:Tracking Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate.  \n\n\n\nOur National Specialty Tracking event has been approved for 4 VST & 2 TDU. The VST is being held at the University of Northern Colorado and the TDU at the Weld County Complex on October 4\, 2026. In Colorado this time of year\, it is not safe to hold a TD or TDX. \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\nTracking Judges\n\n\n\n\nPia Paulsen & Jane Jonas (TDU)\n\n\n\nPia Paulsen & Jane Jonas (VST)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVST: University of Northern Colorado\n501 W 20th StGreeley\, CO 80639 \n\n\n\n\nTDU: Weld County Complex\n1105 H StreetGreeley\, CO 80631
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/tracking-test-2/
LOCATION:University of Northern Colorado\, 501 W. 20th St\, Greeley\, Colorado\, 80639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163459Z
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SUMMARY:WC/WCX
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/
LOCATION:Flatlander Kennels\, 340057 Co Rd X\, Bayard\, Nebraska\, 69334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Ego":MAILTO:nancyego28@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T115206Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\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\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Junior A)\n\n\n\nDiana Martin-Gruenler and  Linda Alexander (Junior B)\n\n\n\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Senior)\n\n\n\nDoug McGuire & Lee Whittaker (Master)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-test-2/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Flatlander Kennels\, 340057 Co Rd X\, Bayard\, Nebraska\, 69334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260514T011821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T011826Z
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SUMMARY:Pikes Peak Agility Club Scent Work Trial
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/pikes-peak-agility-club-scent-work-trial/
LOCATION:Masonic Center\, 1150 Panorama Dr\, Colorado Springs\, Colorado\, 80904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Donette Belknap%2C Secretary":MAILTO:agilitydogs6@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260430T002214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163516Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate. \n\n\n\nJoin your hunt test participants at Flyover Brewing Company for some good food and friendship and celebrate accomplishments of all your Golden Retrievers.  Dinner includes a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nReservations limited to 54 seats and all purchases are final (no refunds). Deadline for reservation is September 17\, 2026 or until we hit the reservation limit.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nHouse salad\, Spinach Artichoke Dip\, Pretzel and beer cheese and variety of Pizzas with tea and lemonade. \n\n\n\nIf anyone has a food allergy\, please e-mail Je************@***il.com.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-tailgate/
LOCATION:Flyover Brewing Company\, 1824 Broadway\, Scottsbluff\, Nebraska\, 69361\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260128T011421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T115206Z
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SUMMARY:Hunt Test
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\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\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Junior A)\n\n\n\nDiana Martin-Gruenler and  Linda Alexander (Junior B)\n\n\n\nJoe Smithberger & Janice Masica (Senior)\n\n\n\nDoug McGuire & Lee Whittaker (Master)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/hunt-test-2/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Flatlander Kennels\, 340057 Co Rd X\, Bayard\, Nebraska\, 69334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260501T231550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163551Z
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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 as well as a commemorative glass. \n\n\n\nLimited to 85 reservations. Deadline for reservation is September 17\, 2026. All reservations are final and there will be no refunds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu\n\n\n\nSouthwest Grill Buffet with marinated seasoned beef and grilled chicken\, served with flour tortillas\, cheddar jack cheese\, salsa\, sour cream\, guacamole\, lettuce\, pico\, Spanish rice\, and black beans. Cookies and Brownies for dessert. 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/ft-awards/
LOCATION:C.B. & Potts\, 1441 E Horsetooth Rd\, Fort Collins\, Colorado\, 80525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Jenny Ford":MAILTO:Jenny.Ford2488@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260115T022655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nThis will be the 86th GRCA National Specialty Field Trial – one of the two oldest GRCA National Specialty events!  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nField Trial Judges\n\n\n\n\nCorrie Elmes & Edward Neilson (Amateur)\n\n\n\nJoey Smith & Don Fregelette (Derby)\n\n\n\nKathleen Fregelette & Derek Smith (Open)\n\n\n\nSuzan Caire & Paula Elmes (Qualifying)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-2/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Horsetooth Kennels\, 7028 N Co Rd 3\, Wellington\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260115T022655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nThis will be the 86th GRCA National Specialty Field Trial – one of the two oldest GRCA National Specialty events!  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nField Trial Judges\n\n\n\n\nCorrie Elmes & Edward Neilson (Amateur)\n\n\n\nJoey Smith & Don Fregelette (Derby)\n\n\n\nKathleen Fregelette & Derek Smith (Open)\n\n\n\nSuzan Caire & Paula Elmes (Qualifying)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-2/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Horsetooth Kennels\, 7028 N Co Rd 3\, Wellington\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260929T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260310T020753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163554Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trial Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join me\, Kathy Frizell\, your field trial chair\, for a casual NO-HOST meet and greet. We’ve reserved a room\, there is an outdoor patio\, weather permitting\, and dogs are welcome. There will be beer\, craft cocktails\, and at least 1 (maybe more) food truck for you to purchasefood and drink. SO Colorado!! It is only 8 minutes from Kenny’s Horsetooth Retriever Kennel.  \n\n\n\nSpread the word\, see folks you may only see once a year. Thanks for participating at the 2026 GRCA National Specialty Field Trial!This event will be instead of the traditional welcome dinner so stop by and visit\, have a beverage and a bite to eat. Hope you can come and good luck to all! Kathy and Warren Frizell
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/ft-welcome/
LOCATION:Deppen Brewing\, 3999 GW Bush Ave\, Unit 101.\, Wellington\, Colorado\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Frizell":MAILTO:thefrizells@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005506
CREATED:20260115T022655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163558Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trial
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nThis will be the 86th GRCA National Specialty Field Trial – one of the two oldest GRCA National Specialty events!  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\n\nOpen: 7/22/2026\n\n\n\nClose: 8/26/2026\n\n\n\n\nField Trial Judges\n\n\n\n\nCorrie Elmes & Edward Neilson (Amateur)\n\n\n\nJoey Smith & Don Fregelette (Derby)\n\n\n\nKathleen Fregelette & Derek Smith (Open)\n\n\n\nSuzan Caire & Paula Elmes (Qualifying)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/field-trial-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Horsetooth Kennels\, 7028 N Co Rd 3\, Wellington\, 80549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Field
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20260514T011143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T011145Z
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SUMMARY:Front Range Agility Association of Denver
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/front-range-agility-association-of-denver/
LOCATION:Foothills Sports Arena\, 3608 S Kipling St\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Godwin%2C Secretary":MAILTO:bgodwin3@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20260920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20260510T155617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163602Z
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SUMMARY:Gateway Cluster
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/gateway-cluster/
LOCATION:Arapahoe County Fairgrounds\, 25690 E Quincy Ave\, Aurora\, Colorado\, 80016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nearby Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250701T001754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T001756Z
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SUMMARY:Parade of MAF Heroes
DESCRIPTION:The above time is approximate – this parade will be held during the lunch break. \n\n\n\nEntry limited to 75 dogs. Entry fee: $5.00 (make check payable to MAF) \n\n\n\nEntries close Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025 or when the 75-dog limit is reached. \n\n\n\nMorris Animal Foundation\, the Golden Retriever Club of America®\, and the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study Volunteers announce the Parade of Heroes. This parade is ONLY for study-participating Golden Retrievers as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the dogs enrolled in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study. Please join us for a tribute to these courageous Goldens\, their loving families\, and the dedicated volunteers supporting this study. We encourage our Angel Hero families to join us as well. \n\n\n\nMorris Animal Foundation’s Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is a prospective\, observational study that is following approximately 3000 Golden Retrievers\, throughout their lifetimes\, to identify the risk factors for cancer and other common diseases. For more information\, please visit the Canine Lifetime Health website. \n\n\n\nDownload the entry form: \n\n\n\n\nMAF Enry Form
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/parade-of-maf-heroes/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Bernstein":MAILTO:honeylakegoldens@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250928T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250206T013634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T154758Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250209T222427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T015536Z
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SUMMARY:Breeders' Education
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate – currently scheduled roughly 1-hr after completion of judging \n\n\n\nBreeder Education will host a seminar about the CCA. What it is and what it is not! Why you should enter one and why you should consider asking your club to host one.  \n\n\n\nPlace: ring side at breed.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/breeders-education/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Flanagan":MAILTO:traeloch15@gmail.com
GEO:38.4912237;-90.8353531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250206T020001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T211137Z
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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/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Hippler":MAILTO:hippler1@swbell.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250206T013634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T154758Z
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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/Boise:20250926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T173000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250206T020129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T133348Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The time is approximate —5:00 PM or when judging is concluded\, and the event will be held in the Founders Room – Second Floor of Purina Event Center \n\n\n\nJoin us for light refreshments and a Cash Bar compliments of the GRCA Board of Directors \n\n\n\nThe GRCA Annual Meeting features reports from the Board including informational updates about future GRCA National Specialties. We present our historical and treasured GRCA Annual Trophies to deserving recipients. We announce various distinguished achievements such as certificates of appreciation\, service and GRCA life membership awards. The incoming Board members are introduced as well as the nominating slate for next year’s GRCA Board. Everyone is welcome and \n\n\n\nGRCA members are strongly encouraged to attend.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250725T034436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T025310Z
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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/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250724T001717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T131409Z
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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/2025dna-blooddraw-chic/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Purina Farms\, 500 William Danforth Way\, Gray Summit\, Missouri\, 63039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20250926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T005507
CREATED:20250724T001753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T223954Z
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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/2025ofa-cardiac-clinic/2025-09-26/
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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