GRCA National Specialty

05/30/2026

Head to GRCA Store and get yours before it sells out!

We have added the Avery Sport Dog Handler Jacket in white and black embroidered with the Official GRCA Logo on the left chest. See sizing chart for accurate details regarding sizes. Available in Small through 2XL Made from durable and fade resistant polyester Expandable shoulders for maximum comfort...

05/27/2026

Golden Retriever National
Judges Education
Greeley, CO

📖 Heads up! Save the dates! Lots of AKC credits! 📖

📝 Tuesday, October 6
Seminar, Hands on, Ringside Mentoring

⭐ Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 10
Ringside Mentoring Daily

For further information contact Barbara Pepper: bonheurcavs[AT]bellsouth[DOT]net

05/26/2026

Please consider volunteering to help at the 2026 GRCA National Specialty and Field Trial! For the Field Trial/Hunt Test/WC/WCX - we are looking for gunners, Marshalls, Throwers and hospitality helpers. At Island Grove, we have the following needs in Agility, Scent Work, Obed/Rally stewards, Armband Table, Catalog Table, Grooming Set up (you can get in there early), Merchandise Table, Raffle, Health Clinics, Track layers, CCA, Welcome Banquet, Parade of Titleholders, Hospitality, and Decorations. For most, no experience necessary.
For working 4 hours, you'll receive a meal voucher to be used at Island Grove or lunch at the field event and work 8 hours--receive a volunteer gift!

https://2026.grcanational.com/contacts/volunteer/

Send a message to learn more

05/23/2026

Check out all of the latest styles with this year's logo at the GRCA Store!

This amazing camo color block 1/4 zip featuring the 2026 logo will only be available online until the end of August 2026. The logo looks amazing on black performance fabric - just saying! Get it while you can.  

05/20/2026

Looking for clubs or individuals to sponsor Breakfast at this year's National from Monday thru Saturday and the 3 clubs to sponsor our Saturday afternoon BOB celebration. You'll be recognized with a sign indicating you have sponsored breakfast or the celebration.
$300 to be a sponsor. Email [email protected] with your interest and will let you know how to pay!

05/15/2026

Still need a few more orders for the Teddy the Dog Tee Shirt. You'll be the first if you send in your order now!
Here is the link:

Our responsibility is to promote the temperament, appearance, soundness, natural retrieving and hunting abilities of the Golden Retriever

05/08/2026

Check out the new 2026 National Specialty women's polo...only available online and comes in a variety of colors

New 2026 National Specialty logo Ladies Polo Shirt! Embroidered with the beautiful “Rocky Mountain” Golden!!

The Store Team can't buy every fashion item that they find when creating the Booth assortment for the National Specialty. Here is your opportunity to purchase an item that will not be offered at the Booth. Take a look at this fashionable ladies polo shirt in wonderful colors embroidered with the 2026 National Specialty logo. Only available online
grca.org/shop/womens-crownluxe-performance-plaited-polo

05/06/2026

The Agility location is changing to 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 on Monday - goldens only-- hosted by the GRCA!

05/04/2026

We're close to placing the first order for the Teddy the Dog Tee Shirt...place your order now and be one of the first to own the 2026 Teddy Tee Shirt
Here's the link:

Our responsibility is to promote the temperament, appearance, soundness, natural retrieving and hunting abilities of the Golden Retriever