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SUMMARY:GRCA Obedience
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nObedience Premium / Entries\n\n\n\nENTRY CLOSING DATE FOR ALL EVENTS: WEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nPremium List\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\n\nJudges\n\n\n\nMs. Elizabeth Chase (Belchertown\, MA)\n\n\n\n\nNovice A\, Beginner Novice A/B\, Open B\, Preferred Open\n\n\n\n\nStephanie T Podejko (Central Sq\, NY)\n\n\n\n\nNovice B\, Preferred Novice\, Graduate Novice\, Open A\, Versatility\n\n\n\nNon-reg  Brace\, Team 2\n\n\n\n\nDavid Brobst (Glen Allen\, VA)\n\n\n\n\nGraduate Open\, Utility A/B\, Preffered Utility\n\n\n\nNon-reg Team 1\, Veteran\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMallory Annex \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober 12th will be added\, if necessary \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Now\, for Obedience/Rally\n\n\n\nIt takes an Army to put on the National.  Are you interested in supporting your club? If you work 4 hours\, you will receive lunch voucher and those working a total of 8 hours over the time\, will get a volunteer gift! Please provide your contact information below and we will reach out to you! \n\n\n		\n						\n				\n					\n			\n			\n			\n\n			\n			\n								\n												\n								Name							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								Email							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								Venue							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								What would you like to volunteer for?							\n								\n			\n							\n			\n									Obedience/Rally for Trials: stewards\n									\n									Big E Setup: Oct 7th\n									Agility Trials: leash runners\n									Agility Trials: bar setters\n									Agility Trials: timers\n									Agility Trials: scorers\n									Hunting Test: poppers\n									Hunting Test: throwers\n									Hunting Test: live gunners\n									Hunting Test: marshals\n									Decorations: assistance in setting up decorations\n									Scent Work: stewards\n									Scent Work: timers\n									Track Layers\n									Merchandise: sales assistance\n									Catalog Sales: manning table / distribution\n									Obedience/Rally for Trials: stewards\n									Raffle Sales: sales assistance\n									Health Clinics: appointment check-in\n									Health Clinics:vet assistant\n									CCA: evaluator assistance\n									CCA: entry table\n									Sweepstakes / Conformation: armband distribution\n									Sweepstakes / Conformation: ring stewards\n									WC/WCX: poppers\n									WC/WCX: throwers\n									WC/WCX: marshals \n									Field Trial: poppers\n									Field Trial: throwers\n									Field Trial: marshals\n							\n		\n						\n								\n												\n								Info							\n														\n											\n								\n					\n						\n															\n																										\n																						Sign Up
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-obedience/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Scotti":MAILTO:karen.scotti@charter.net
GEO:42.0913807;-72.61678
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T134854
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SUMMARY:Health Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Time above is approximate. Specific clinic dates and times are as follows: \n\n\n\nTuesday 10/8Wednesday 10/9Thursday 10/10Friday 10/11PU Clinic-Better Living Center 12:00PM – 4:00PMPU Clinic-Better Living Center9:00AM – 4:00PMPU Clinic-Better Living Center9:00AM – 12:00PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pm(no longer available)OFA Eye ClinicBetter Living Center10:00AM-6:00PMOFA Cardiac Clinic Mallary Bldg. 8:00AM – 4:00PMOFA Cardiac Clinic Mallary Bldg. 8:00AM – 4:00PMSchedule overview\n\n\n\nYou will be notified after pre-registration that your registration has been received\, but appointments will not be scheduled until later. Please be sure your correct email address is included in your pre-registration. General questions can be sent to Mary Beth Konesky: 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com. Please let her know what clinic you are asking questions about! \n\n\n\nMicrochips will be verified on all dogs attending clinic.  \n\n\n\nOFA Cardiac Clinic\n\n\n\nJoshua Stern\, DVM (Cardiology)\nNorth Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicinejastern@ncsu.edu \n\n\n\nDr. Joshua Stern serves as the Associate Dean and Director 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 NCSU. Dr. Stern obtained his DVM from Ohio State University\, completed his cardiology residency training at NCSU 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. \n\n\n\n\nAuscultation: $125 (Walk-Ins Only – preregistration is not available) Pre-registration Echocardiogram only: $290.00 (Walk ins are NOT available for echos) \n\n\n\n\nonline cardiac clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nOFA Eye Clinic\n\n\n\nAnthony Alario\, DVM\, DACVO\nNew England Veterinary Ophthalmology603-255-3500 \n\n\n\nDr. Anthony Alario (DVM\, DACVO) is originally from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. Anthony obtained his veterinary degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and remained at Tufts to complete a one year internship followed by a three year residency in comparative ophthalmology. During his eight years at Tufts University\, Anthony published many peer-reviewed articles in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. He has also had the privilege of speaking on the topic of veterinary ophthalmology as an invited speaker to veterinarians around the country. \n\n\n\nMuch of Anthony’s research is in the field of non-invasive imaging techniques of the eye; however\, he has a strong interest in glaucoma and diseases of the lens as well. What Anthony enjoys most about ophthalmology is the variety of species he has the opportunity to work with and the many unique ocular adaptations each animal has developed. \n\n\n\nAnthony lives with his better half\, also a veterinarian\, and their three boys. They share their home with many animal friends including three cats\, two dogs\, two horses\, chickens\, ducks\, turkeys and honeybees. The whole family loves the outdoors and loves living in rural New Hampshire. \n\n\n\n\nOFA Eye Examination: With appointment: $55 Walk-ins: $60 \n\n\n\n\nonline eye clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nPU Research Clinic\n\n\n\nDr. Wendy Townsend\, MS\, DVM\, DAVOM \nPurdue University \n\n\n\nDr. Wendy Townsend\, a primary researcher into PU\, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is free of charge\, is not painful or uncomfortable and has the potential to provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever – healthy eyes or otherwise – 6 years and older. Goldens without pedigrees or those from a rescue situation are more than welcome to become a part of this research project. Dependent on the interest in this year’s clinic\, the age requirement is subject to change. \n\n\n\nDr. Townsend is strongly encouraging Golden Retrievers 12 years and older and those previously seen at PU clinics to participate in this year’s clinic. The clinic is limited to 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. \n\n\n\n\n\nPU consent form\n\n\n\n\nDownloadable forms need to be returned to through the online registration or emailed to 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com to complete the preregistration process. \n\n\n\nThis clinic is free but requires pre-registration \n\n\n\n\nonline PU clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nDNA Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nMichael A. Lappin DVM\nColorado State UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences \n\n\n\nDr. Lappin is a professor of infectious disease in the Department of Clinical Sciences. His laboratory studies immune responses to vaccination against respiratory viruses in cats\, as well as immune responses to feline vaccines. He also oversees a large diagnostic service for feline infectious agents\, including Toxoplasma gondii\, Bartonella\, Ehrlichia and others. Current areas of investigation include mechanisms of transmission of Hemoplasma spp\, therapies for rickettsial diseases\, and companion animals as carriers of drug-resistant staphylococci. Lappin is also director of shelter medicine and investigates disease outbreaks and management in shelter settings. \n\n\n\n\nCHIC BANK: The Golden Retriever Foundation is once again combining its ongoing DNA blood collection project. There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping. GRF 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/ Since these forms require extensive information\, it would be best to do that now. This will save you time on clinic day. \n\n\n\n\ndownload DNA Repository form\n\n\n\n\nPlease return all forms to 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nUC DAVIS LABORATORY \n\n\n\nBlood will also be drawn for the Golden Retriever DNA panels listed below. GRCA will cover the cost of shipping \n\n\n\nGolden Retriever Health Panel – $120 (normally $130)\n\n\n\n\nCongenital Ichthyosis 1 and 2 In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nCongenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nDegenerative Myelopathy (DM)\n\n\n\nNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) In Golden Retriever \n\n\n\nProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1 and PRA2) In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nProgressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)\n\n\n\nSensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN) In Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n\nGenetic Diversity Testing for Golden Retrievers – $70 (normally $80)\n\n\n\nThe Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL)\, in collaboration with Dr. Niels C. Pedersen and staff\, has developed a panel of short tandem repeat (STR) markers that will determine genetic diversity across the genome and in the Dog Leukocyte Antigen (DLA) class I and II regions. This test panel may be useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long-term goal. \n\n\n\n\nonline DNA clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/health-clinics-6/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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SUMMARY:GRCA Top Twenty
DESCRIPTION:It is time for a celebration! The GRCA Top Twenty Invitational is excited to bring you a night of red\, white\, blue…and of course Gold(en)! Cheer on the GRCA Top Twenty Invitational qualifiers and their teams as we celebrate their success!! We will countdown to the Second Runner Up\, First Runner up\, and our 2024 GRCA Top Twenty Invitational winner. \n\n\n\nAnd\, for the first time\, during the intermission we will have our first Junior Showmanship Showcase! You don’t want to miss this! \n\n\n\n\nTop 20 Catalog\n\n\n\n\nBuffet Menu: \n\n\n\nENTREES: \n\n\n\n\nTeriyaki Beef and Broccoli\n\n\n\nChicken Cordon Bleu\n\n\n\nCoconut White Fish with a Citrus Cream Sauce\n\n\n\nRolls and Butter\n\n\n\nDessert\n\n\n\nCaesar salad\n\n\n\nPasta salad\n\n\n\nRice Pilaf\n\n\n\nFresh Seasonal Vegetable\n\n\n\n\nCash bar available throughout the night for guests over 21 \n\n\n\nDress: Semi Formal; Our color theme is red\, white and blue! You may considering wearing those colors to join in the celebration \n\n\n\nYoung Building
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-top-twenty/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Matney":MAILTO:juliematney@gmail.com
GEO:42.0913807;-72.61678
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T080000
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SUMMARY:GRCA Rally
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nRally Premium / Entries\n\n\n\nENTRY CLOSING DATE FOR ALL EVENTS: WEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 4\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\nPremium List\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\n\nJudges\n\n\n\nMs. Elizabeth Chase (Belchertown\, MA)\n\n\n\n\nRally Novice A/B\n\n\n\nRally Pairs Novice\n\n\n\nRally Team Novice\n\n\n\n\nStephanie T Podejko (Central Sq\, NY)\n\n\n\n\nRally Excellent A/B\n\n\n\nRally Master\n\n\n\nRally Choice\n\n\n\n\nDavid Brobst (Glen Allen\, VA)\n\n\n\n\nRally Intermediate\n\n\n\nRally Advanced A/B\n\n\n\n\nMallory Annex \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Now\, for Obedience/Rally\n\n\n\nIt takes an Army to put on the National.  Are you interested in supporting your club? If you work 4 hours\, you will receive lunch voucher and those working a total of 8 hours over the time\, will get a volunteer gift! Please provide your contact information below and we will reach out to you! \n\n\n		\n						\n				\n					\n			\n			\n			\n\n			\n			\n								\n												\n								Name							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								Email							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								Venue							\n														\n											\n								\n												\n								What would you like to volunteer for?							\n								\n			\n							\n			\n									Obedience/Rally for Trials: stewards\n									\n									Big E Setup: Oct 7th\n									Agility Trials: leash runners\n									Agility Trials: bar setters\n									Agility Trials: timers\n									Agility Trials: scorers\n									Hunting Test: poppers\n									Hunting Test: throwers\n									Hunting Test: live gunners\n									Hunting Test: marshals\n									Decorations: assistance in setting up decorations\n									Scent Work: stewards\n									Scent Work: timers\n									Track Layers\n									Merchandise: sales assistance\n									Catalog Sales: manning table / distribution\n									Obedience/Rally for Trials: stewards\n									Raffle Sales: sales assistance\n									Health Clinics: appointment check-in\n									Health Clinics:vet assistant\n									CCA: evaluator assistance\n									CCA: entry table\n									Sweepstakes / Conformation: armband distribution\n									Sweepstakes / Conformation: ring stewards\n									WC/WCX: poppers\n									WC/WCX: throwers\n									WC/WCX: marshals \n									Field Trial: poppers\n									Field Trial: throwers\n									Field Trial: marshals\n							\n		\n						\n								\n												\n								Info							\n														\n											\n								\n					\n						\n															\n																										\n																						Sign Up
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-rally/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Companion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134854
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SUMMARY:🎥GRCA Conformation
DESCRIPTION:Watch on Facebook Live! \n\n\n\n\nVideo on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConformation Premium\n\n\n\n\nPremium List\n\n\n\n\nJudges\n\n\n\nRegular/Non-regular\n\n\n\n\nDogs: Mrs. Barbara G Pepper (Swannanoa\, NC)\n\n\n\nBitches: Ms. Pluis Davern (Royal Oaks\, CA)\n\n\n\nIntersex: Mr. Richard Anton (Enumclaw\, WA) – judge change\n\n\n\n\nJunior Showmanship\n\n\n\n\nLauren Texter (Irvine\, CA)\n\n\n\n\nBetter Living Center
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-conformation/2024-10-11/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conformation
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Talbott":MAILTO:belgoldnt@gmail.com
GEO:42.0913807;-72.61678
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T090000
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SUMMARY:Health Clinics
DESCRIPTION:time is approximate \n\n\n\nTuesday 10/8Wednesday 10/9Thursday 10/10Friday 10/11PU Clinic-Better Living Center 12:00PM – 4:00PMPU Clinic-Mallary Bldg. 9:00AM – 4:00PMPU Clinic-Better Living Center9:00AM – 12:00PMDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pmDNA BloodDraw/CHIC Better Living Center 9:00AM-4:00pm (no longer available)OFA Eye ClinicBetter Living Center10:00AM-6:00PMOFA Cardiac Clinic Mallary Bldg. 8:00AM – 4:00PMOFA Cardiac Clinic Mallary Bldg. 8:00AM – 4:00PMSchedule overview\n\n\n\nYou will be notified after pre-registration that your registration has been received\, but appointments will not be scheduled until later. Please be sure your correct email address is included in your pre-registration. General questions can be sent to: 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com . Please let her know what clinic you are asking questions about! \n\n\n\nMicrochips will be verified on all dogs attending clinic.  \n\n\n\nOFA Cardiac Clinic\n\n\n\nJoshua Stern\, DVM (Cardiology)\nNorth Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicinejastern@ncsu.edu \n\n\n\nDr. Joshua Stern serves as the Associate Dean and Director 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 NCSU. Dr. Stern obtained his DVM from Ohio State University\, completed his cardiology residency training at NCSU 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. \n\n\n\n\nAuscultation: $125 (Walk-Ins Only – preregistration is not available) Pre-registration Echocardiogram only: $290.00 (Walk ins are NOT available for echos) \n\n\n\n\nonline cardiac clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nOFA Eye Clinic\n\n\n\nAnthony Alario\, DVM\, DACVO\nNew England Veterinary Ophthalmology603-255-3500 \n\n\n\nDr. Anthony Alario (DVM\, DACVO) is originally from New Jersey and completed his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University. Anthony obtained his veterinary degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and remained at Tufts to complete a one year internship followed by a three year residency in comparative ophthalmology. During his eight years at Tufts University\, Anthony published many peer-reviewed articles in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. He has also had the privilege of speaking on the topic of veterinary ophthalmology as an invited speaker to veterinarians around the country. \n\n\n\nMuch of Anthony’s research is in the field of non-invasive imaging techniques of the eye; however\, he has a strong interest in glaucoma and diseases of the lens as well. What Anthony enjoys most about ophthalmology is the variety of species he has the opportunity to work with and the many unique ocular adaptations each animal has developed. \n\n\n\nAnthony lives with his better half\, also a veterinarian\, and their three boys. They share their home with many animal friends including three cats\, two dogs\, two horses\, chickens\, ducks\, turkeys and honeybees. The whole family loves the outdoors and loves living in rural New Hampshire. \n\n\n\n\nOFA Eye Examination: With appointment: $55 Walk-ins: $60 \n\n\n\n\nonline eye clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nPU Research Clinic\n\n\n\nDr. Wendy Townsend\, MS\, DVM\, DAVOM \nPurdue University \n\n\n\nDr. Wendy Townsend\, a primary researcher into PU\, will be performing ultrasounds of Golden Retriever eyes. This non-invasive procedure is free of charge\, is not painful or uncomfortable and has the potential to provide critical information for continuing research into this disease. Dr. Townsend will examine any Golden Retriever – healthy eyes or otherwise – 6 years and older. Goldens without pedigrees or those from a rescue situation are more than welcome to become a part of this research project. Dependent on the interest in this year’s clinic\, the age requirement is subject to change. \n\n\n\nDr. Townsend is strongly encouraging Golden Retrievers 12 years and older and those previously seen at PU clinics to participate in this year’s clinic. The clinic is limited to 125 dogs. Appointments will be arranged once judging schedules are announced. \n\n\n\n\n\nPU consent form\n\n\n\n\nDownloadable forms need to be returned to through the online registration or emailed to 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com to complete the preregistration process. \n\n\n\nThis clinic is free but requires pre-registration \n\n\n\n\nonline PU clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nDNA Blood Draw Clinic\n\n\n\nMichael A. Lappin DVM\nColorado State UniversityCollege of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences \n\n\n\nDr. Lappin is a professor of infectious disease in the Department of Clinical Sciences. His laboratory studies immune responses to vaccination against respiratory viruses in cats\, as well as immune responses to feline vaccines. He also oversees a large diagnostic service for feline infectious agents\, including Toxoplasma gondii\, Bartonella\, Ehrlichia and others. Current areas of investigation include mechanisms of transmission of Hemoplasma spp\, therapies for rickettsial diseases\, and companion animals as carriers of drug-resistant staphylococci. Lappin is also director of shelter medicine and investigates disease outbreaks and management in shelter settings. \n\n\n\n\nCHIC BANK: The Golden Retriever Foundation is once again combining its ongoing DNA blood collection project. There is no charge for the blood draws or shipping. GRF 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/ Since these forms require extensive information\, it would be best to do that now. This will save you time on clinic day. \n\n\n\n\ndownload DNA Repository form\n\n\n\n\nPlease return all forms to 24GRNationalHC@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nUC DAVIS LABORATORY \n\n\n\nBlood will also be drawn for the Golden Retriever DNA panels listed below. GRCA will cover the cost of shipping \n\n\n\nGolden Retriever Health Panel – $120 (normally $130)\n\n\n\n\nCongenital Ichthyosis 1 and 2 In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nCongenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS) In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nDegenerative Myelopathy (DM)\n\n\n\nNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) In Golden Retriever \n\n\n\nProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA1 and PRA2) In Golden Retrievers \n\n\n\nProgressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)\n\n\n\nSensory Ataxic Neuropathy (SAN) In Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n\nGenetic Diversity Testing for Golden Retrievers – $70 (normally $80)\n\n\n\nThe Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL)\, in collaboration with Dr. Niels C. Pedersen and staff\, has developed a panel of short tandem repeat (STR) markers that will determine genetic diversity across the genome and in the Dog Leukocyte Antigen (DLA) class I and II regions. This test panel may be useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long-term goal. \n\n\n\n\nonline DNA clinic registration\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/health-clinics-4/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Clinics
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SUMMARY:Breeders' Education Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The time is approximate — this seminar is scheduled one-half hour after completion of judging \n\n\n\nThe Board of Directors of the Golden Retriever Foundation welcomes you to a wine/cheese reception in celebration of the canine heroes enrolled in GRLS over the past decade!! \n\n\n\nDr. Julia Labadie\, the Principal Investigator and GRLS epidemiologist\, will give a brief Power Point Presentation of the latest facts and figures; and how the samples have had an impact beyond expectations! Recently the GRF has approved new studies using samples; one will investigate “Identifying Risks Associated With Inbreeding in Golden Retrievers” another will use samples in: “ Determining Neurodegenerative and Neuroinflammatory Biomarkers in Canine Meningoencephalitides of Unknown Origin”. \n\n\n\nTHE SILENT AUCTION IS BACK \n\n\n\nRemember Steve Bolton and the cowbell??? \n\n\n\nWe will have a number of items for silent auction: many from historical members of GRCA: Pagey Elliott\, Betty Gay\, Marcia Schlehr\, Carole Kvamme-Johnson\, Michael Faulkner\, and June Smith. \n\n\n\nThe bidding will be anonymous\, so you’ll have to guess who is outbidding you!! Details to follow.
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/breeders-education-seminar/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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SUMMARY:GRF Celebration honoring GRLS Heroes
DESCRIPTION:(time is approximate – 1/2 hour after judging) \n\n\n\nJoin the Golden Retriever Foundation for a wine and cheese celebration to honor our GRLS HEROES! Breeders ed brings you: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Julia Labadie\, GRLS Epidemiologist presents latest updates on GRLS\n\n\n\nDr. Josh Stern presents on Inherited Diseases in Golden Retrievers\n\n\n\n\nHeld at the Young Bldg; Friday\, October 11th\, 30 minutes after judging \n\n\n\nSilent Auction to close at end of reception
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grf-celebration-honoring-grls-heroes/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Social
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SUMMARY:🎥GRCA Conformation
DESCRIPTION:Watch on Facebook Live! \n\n\n\n\nVideo on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConformation Premium\n\n\n\n\nPremium List\n\n\n\n\nJudges\n\n\n\nRegular/Non-regular\n\n\n\n\nDogs: Mrs. Barbara G Pepper (Swannanoa\, NC)\n\n\n\nBitches: Ms. Pluis Davern (Royal Oaks\, CA)\n\n\n\nIntersex: Mr. Richard Anton (Enumclaw\, WA) – judge change\n\n\n\n\nJunior Showmanship\n\n\n\n\nLauren Texter (Irvine\, CA)\n\n\n\n\nBetter Living Center
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-conformation/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conformation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000
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SUMMARY:Parade of Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Parade of Heroes\, hosted by the Morris Animal Foundation\, will be held during the lunch break on October 12th. \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 http://www.caninelifetimehealth.org.  \n\n\n\nSubmit your entry with a brief (100 words or less)\, typewritten narrative about your hero Golden and include one funny or quirky thing about your dog. A special committee will select a few stories to read during the parade. The committee reserves the right to edit submitted material. Participants will be awarded rosettes. \n\n\n\nEntry form is on Page 31 of the premium list and they are due on August 14th. \n\n\n\n\ndownload premium list\n\n\n\n\nBetter Living Center
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/heroes/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Bernstein":MAILTO:honeylakegoldens@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:🎥GRCA Conformation
DESCRIPTION:Watch on Facebook Live! \n\n\n\n\nVideo on Facebook Live\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConformation Premium\n\n\n\n\nPremium List\n\n\n\n\nJudges\n\n\n\nRegular/Non-regular\n\n\n\n\nDogs: Mrs. Barbara G Pepper (Swannanoa\, NC)\n\n\n\nBitches: Ms. Pluis Davern (Royal Oaks\, CA)\n\n\n\nIntersex: Mr. Richard Anton (Enumclaw\, WA) – judge change\n\n\n\n\nJunior Showmanship\n\n\n\n\nLauren Texter (Irvine\, CA)\n\n\n\n\nBetter Living Center
URL:https://2024.grcanational.com/event/grca-conformation/2024-10-13/
LOCATION:The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)\, 1305 Memorial Ave\, West Springfield\, MA\, 01089\, United States
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