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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-2/2026-10-07/
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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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/2026-10-08/
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:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
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SUMMARY:Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nBest of breed will be held on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026. Depending on entries\, BOB judging will begin Friday\, October 9th. \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\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
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition,Conformation
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DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261008T180000
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SUMMARY:Obedience
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\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/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion,Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="Francie Pusateri":MAILTO:francie.pusateri@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261008T173000
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CREATED:20260509T225251Z
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SUMMARY:OFA Cardiac Clinic
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\nCardiologist:  Joshua Stern\, BS\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (cardiology)  \n\n\n\nTests Available: ECHO/Auscultation \n\n\n\n\nEcho: pre-registration $335\n\n\n\nEcho: walk-ins (if available) $355\n\n\n\nAuscultation: $125 walk-in only \n\n\n\n\nOFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. \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/2026-10-08/
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:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260508T000852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163910Z
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SUMMARY:Top Twenty Invitational
DESCRIPTION:Saddle Up & Celebrate\n\n\n\nAn evening of western elegance celebrating the 2026 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational contenders. \n\n\n\nDate\nThursday\, October 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTime\n6:00 PM – 10:00 PM(Approximately) \n\n\n\n\nCost\n$100 per personNon-refundable \n\n\n\n\nLocation\nExhibition BuildingIsland Grove Regional Park \n\n\n\n\nSchedule\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\nIncluded with your ticket\n\n\n\n\nAccess to the Top Twenty Invitational and Junior Showcase\n\n\n\nAccess to the online event catalog\n\n\n\nTables decorated by the 2026 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational Contenders\n\n\n\nDelicious buffet dinner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMenu and Tickets Coming Soon
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/top-twenty/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades,Social
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SUMMARY:Rally
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\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/rally/
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:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261009T120000
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CREATED:20260510T132315Z
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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/2026-10-09/
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:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260128T011751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163055Z
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SUMMARY:Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nBest of breed will be held on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026. Depending on entries\, BOB judging will begin Friday\, October 9th. \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\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
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation-2/2026-10-09/
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:20261009T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260509T225251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163034Z
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SUMMARY:OFA Cardiac Clinic
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\nCardiologist:  Joshua Stern\, BS\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (cardiology)  \n\n\n\nTests Available: ECHO/Auscultation \n\n\n\n\nEcho: pre-registration $335\n\n\n\nEcho: walk-ins (if available) $355\n\n\n\nAuscultation: $125 walk-in only \n\n\n\n\nOFA discount code will be available at the clinic for exam results submitted to OFA database. \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/2026-10-09/
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:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261009T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260310T013509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T162840Z
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SUMMARY:Breeders' Education
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate – currently scheduled roughly 1-hr after fter completion of the day’s judging and BOB Grand Entry (if necessary) \n\n\n\nLocation:  4H building \n\n\n\nBreeder Education will host a hands on seminar discussing the breed standard \n\n\n\nNo fee is required to attend. Preregistration is required (please watch here for how to register)
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/breeder-ed/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Pat Flanagan":MAILTO:traeloch15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Boise:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260128T011751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T163055Z
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SUMMARY:Regular/Non-regular Conformation
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nBest of breed will be held on Saturday\, October 10\, 2026. Depending on entries\, BOB judging will begin Friday\, October 9th. \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\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
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/regular-non-regular-conformation-2/2026-10-10/
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:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Boise:20261010T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T213039
CREATED:20260320T001644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T162848Z
UID:10000217-1791633600-1791639000@2026.grcanational.com
SUMMARY:Parade of Heros
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate (during lunch break) \n\n\n\nEntry limited to 75 dogs. Entry fee: $10.00 (make check payable to MAF) \n\n\n\nEntries close Wednesday\, August 12th or when the 75-dog limit is reached prior to closing date . \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:  \n\n\n\nhttp://www.caninelifetimehealth.org \n\n\n\nEntry forms will be in the premium list.
URL:https://2026.grcanational.com/event/2026hero/
LOCATION:Island Grove Regional Park\, 501 N 14th Ave\, Greeley\, CO\, 80631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Bernstein":MAILTO:honeylakegoldens@gmail.com
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