CVGRC is a member club of the Golden Retriever Club of America and is licensed by the American Kennel Club. Our Members are golden retriever owners, breeders, exhibitors, trainers, and judges. The majority of our members are located in north and central Ohio and suburban Cleveland and Akron areas. While most of our members are located in Ohio, we do have members all over Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Indiana. Together, we sponsor club activities that range from educational to competitive to down-right fun! CVGRC also publishes a newsletter, sponsors this website, has a Facebook page, and holds bi-monthly membership and board meetings.
Our major events include a Hunt test and regional Specialty (with Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club) in June, multiple Agility trials per year, and WC/WCX test in the September. In addition, we hold regular CCAs (Certificate of Conformation Assessment), CGC (Canine Good Citizen) testing, attend Pet Expos, host multiple Health Clinics, hold special seminars, have holiday parties and picnics! We also hosted the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) National Specialty September 1-14th, 2022.
Next Meeting: Sunday May 18th @ 4:30 pm Wolf Creek Winery CGC and CGCA instruction and evaluation. Check email from Maureen!
**No formal meeting in June with Hunt Test and 4 day Specialty**
Next “official” meeting will be the Awards meeting Sunday July 27th
Save the Dates!
2025 Cuyahoga Valley Golden Retriever Club Agility Trials
Pinnacle Dog Sports-Westlake, Ohio
August 9 & 10, 2025, Join us for our Ice Cream Social!
*Judge Annette Smith. Karen is setting up committee for the show, and if you are planning to be there or are able to volunteer for half a day on Saturday or Sunday, please let her know.
October 10,11,12, 2025, Best Chili Cookoff Competition!
*Judge Lisa Rieves
November 14,15,16, 2025 – Return of the Special Rosette Award
Ribbons for Golden Retrievers and NEW this year, one
additional Rosette for ANY BREED, Judges Choice!
*Judge Pam Johnson
Come enjoy the Golden fun and friendship.
Seasonal attire encouraged!
Hunt Test at Buckeye Retriever Club Saturday and Sunday June 7th and 8th If you are able to help at the test, please let Tara know. For anyone who hasn’t done this before, it is a great opportunity to see our beautiful dogs doing what they were bred to do!
Summer Specialty New Castle, PA June 18-22nd
Heart Clinic (All Breed) Saturday July 12 8 am until 5 pm @ Bill Stanton Community Park 5585 Chapel Rd, Madison, OH.
Registration form Heart Clinic 7-12-25
Any questions? Contact Vicki. If you are able to help at the clinic, please let her know.
Award Meeting/Dock Diving/Swim Sunday July 27th
WC/WCX at Buckeye Retriever Club Sunday August 31st