Our Mission & Objectives
The Cuyahoga Valley Golden Retriever Club (CVGRC) is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and celebrating everything that makes Golden Retrievers special. Guided by the standards of the American Kennel Club (AKC), our core values are to:
- Elevate Breeding Standards. We encourage responsible, high-quality breeding of purebred Golden Retrievers, focusing on the breed’s wonderful temperament, latest health research, and natural working abilities.
- Uphold Excellence: As CVGRC members and regional breeders, we abide by the official AKC Breed Standard as the definitive benchmark for evaluating our breed.
- Inspire Sportsmanship: We advocate for the breed’s advancement by fostering fair, friendly, and sportsmanlike competition across a variety of canine disciplines.
Club Membership Policy
Passionate about Goldens? You belong here!
Membership is open to anyone who shares a genuine appreciation for Golden Retrievers, pending board approval. We welcome breed enthusiasts, those interested in competitive dog sports, responsible and ethical breeders, or loving pet owners who are committed to raising sound dogs that reflect their natural instincts and temperament, promoting excellent health practices, and abiding by the official AKC breed standard. (Membership is contingent on board approval.)
What We Do Together
We gather monthly for a mix of club events, educational activities, CVGRC business agendas, Zoom meetings (during winter months), and fun-filled fellowship, including:
- Performance. Track & Field Events, Hunt Tests, Scent Work, and Agility Trials.
- Conformation/Obedience. AKC-Sanctioned Conformation Matches and Specialties, Obedience and Rally Trials.
- Health Clinics. Semi-annual OFA Heart and Eye examinations by Board Certified Veterinarian Specialists.
- Social Connections. We are a Golden Community! From sharing training tips to hosting social gatherings with our dogs, we enjoy connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
Get Involved!
As an entirely volunteer-driven organization, active member participation is the heartbeat of our club. Whether you want to help organize a CVGRC event, assist in running a sporting competition, or jump into committee work, your contributions and unique skills will help our Golden Community to grow and thrive!