Organizations, Clubs, and Entry
Hunt Test & Field Trial Entry ^Top
AKC Links and Clubs ^Top
AKC Mission Statement
The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
An AKC affiliated club. ARC puts on two Hunt Tests per year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall, they also put on two Field Trials per year. The locations of each are local to the North Georgia area.
UKC/HRC Links and Clubs ^Top
The United Kennel Club has always been a great friend to hunters everywhere. "We are not a company that chooses to ride the fence on the issue of hunting. We believe in the right to keep and bear arms. We view the sport of hunting as a valued family tradition that is not only a great source of recreational activity but also a necessary tool in the goals of game management. The UKC publicly supports all organizations that work hard to protect gun ownership and all legal forms of hunting.".
The preamble of the Hunting Retriever Club, Inc. constitution states its primary purpose to be: "...the betterment of Hunting Retrievers as a whole and to influence the breeding and training of a better and finer Hunting Retriever; to provide hunters and Hunting Retrievers a series of actual Hunting tests in a controlled system and furnish an ongoing educational program for the Hunters, for their training, experience, and sporting competition. Further, it is the purpose of this Association to support and protect the inherent rights of its members to own, hunt, bear arms, to promote the breed and type of dog of their choice and promote complimentary conservation and management of game birds and wildlife species commonly pursued by the members of the Hunting Retriever Club, Inc.".
Affiliated with HRC/UKC. Club holds a training session every month and hosts two Hunt Tests per year - one in the spring (usually held in the Madison Georgia area) and one in the fall (usually held just north of Columbus Georgia).
NAHRA Links and Clubs ^Top
Conservation of game through the development of trained retrievers.
NAHRA’s purpose is to discover and reward dogs that can fulfill the hunter’s needs in the field by performing in a manner consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions.
Dogs are placed in five categories based on ability not age: Beginner, Started, Hunter, Intermediate, and Senior. Dogs do not compete against one another for placements, but rather their performances are judged individually against a "standard."
Other Clubs and Organizations ^Top
Golden Retriever Club of America
Canine Companions for Independence provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart!
The Super Retriever Series features the best dog and handler teams from around the country as they compete in Retriever Trials and Super Dock events.
