GRCA National Specialty

Make your day golden!

Compete inside the Arena at Island Grove for three days of AKC Agility and one unforgettable celebration from October 3-5, 2026.

For more information, head to https://www.mhgrc.org/events/grca-national-specialty

The CUTOFF IS AUGUST 23, 2026 for Store orders to be placed for receipt at home prior to the start of the 2026 National Specialty in Colorado! If you have been waiting to order, please do it now. Thank you for supporting the GRCA National Specialty.

2026 Logo Items Archives - Golden Retriever Club of America Our responsibility is to promote the temperament, appearance, soundness, natural retrieving and hunting abilities of the Golden Retriever

We want to remind the GRCA community that impostor social media accounts and websites are attempting to mimic GRCA online in order to scam our followers and members by requesting donations, selling unauthorized GRCA merchandise, or sharing fraudulent URLs intended to steal your personal data.

Your safety and trust mean everything to us. Please stay alert and help protect yourself online with these tips:
✅ Check the username and account name on social media carefully. On Instagram, you can find us at .r.c.a and . On Facebook, you can find us at:
https://www.facebook.com/GRCoA
https://www.facebook.com/GRCAStore
https://www.facebook.com/GRCANationalSpecialty

💻 Our social media accounts include our official logo, years' worth of consistent, high-quality posts, and links to grca.org for merchandise and donations.

❌ Scammers often use subtle changes, such as extra letters, symbols, punctuation, upper vs. lowercase letters, or slight misspellings.

✅ We will only use our website grca.org to sell merchandise or to receive donations. If you're directed to another website or asked to use Venmo or Zelle to make a donation, it's not GRCA.

⚠️ We will NEVER:
Ask for donations via direct messages on social media
Promote unofficial fundraisers or giveaways through new/duplicate social media accounts
Message you for personal or financial information

🔎 If you see a fake social media account or website:
Do not engage with it, follow, click on any links, download any files from them, or comment on their posts
If it's on social media, report it immediately to Facebook or Instagram
Let the GRCA Social Media Committee know so we can take action (screenshots are always appreciated)

We are placing the order for Teddy the Dog this week! Don't be left out of the first order. Here is the link: https://grca.org/product-category/fundraising/

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

Handler Jacket with Official GRCA Logo - Golden Retriever Club of America 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...

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

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

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

Special 2026 Embroidered Logo Realtree Colorblock Performance 1/4 zip Pullover - Golden Retriever Club of America 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.  

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!