Announcements & News

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

OCTOBER: The club’s Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Wheeler Library, Main St. North Stonington.

Agenda: Specialty Report/Wrap Up. Voting of the Officers & Board. WC updates.

PRLRC WORKING CERTIFICATE DATE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER, 20th. Location: Fin, Fur & Feather, Chaplin, CT Note: Updates to follow as the date becomes closer. FMI: Robin Hoagland, robinhoagland@hotmail.com . The WC Committee of Robin and Tom Hoagland, Test Secretary: Julie Jussaume, and Wendy Ernst DVM, are working on this year’s October event. If you are available to volunteer at this event, please contact Robin. See Flyer on the Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Facebook page.

Tom Hoagland’s “Jake” retrieving during the club’s WC. Photo: Claire White-Peterson

The club wishes to thank Donna Kenny and Lori Riley for organizing the Dr Carmen Battaglia seminar. We hope everyone enjoyed the entertaining and enlightening talk by Dr. Battaglia. He certainly gave us us plenty of information contemplate on, and trips for raising and training puppies.

Other News: Special thanks to all of the hard working club members who make our Back-to-Back specialties such fun great event!

The club also offers a Labrador Retriever Conformation, Obedience and Rally Winter match. The event is usually held in March. Check back for details.

PRLRC supports the North Stonington Agricultural Fair and an opportunity to connect with the general public by participating in a demonstration on Friday, in July. Thank you, to all of the members who participated in making this a crowd pleasing event.

FYI: Gov. Dog Food & Treats Recall List: https://www.fda.gov/animalveterinary/safetyhealth/recallswithdrawals/

^{“Gwen” Photo: Jeremy Kezer}

We hope to introduce you to our versatile breed within these pages.

Originally our breed was described as a “water dog”, and subsequently used for retrieving felled water and upland game birds for the hunter.The Labrador today retains the same qualities of yesterday but also has become the countries favorite companion “family” dog. Whether you are looking for a pet for your family or a hunting partner, Labradors are the perfect choice.

For more information on our wonderful breed click here

Our Members and Their Dogs Participate in all Types Activities

Katniss having fun dock diving with Jen Quinn

LINK TO DOCK DIVING EVENTS

The members of the Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club participate in all types of American Kennel Club events which include Conformation showing, Obedience, Rally Obedience trials, Agility, Tracking and Hunt Tests. We also have several members who use their dogs for Therapy work.

The club offers field training sessions for members. FMI contact Audrey Wolcott

For more information on events Find us on Facebook

SHOPPING CENTER: “Cooks Ahoy, Welcome

Aboard” Cookbook! A great gift idea for any occasion. This book is full of yummy member’s and judge’s recipes for you all to enjoy. To Order contact Beth Volle or click here

You can also check out the PRLRC Club Catolog. View various club clothing and the new Etched Glassware and other items that will be available at club events. If you would like to purchase an item, please contact Janet Huntley

Davy Crockett, Allie, Puffin, posing for the PRLRC Cookbook.

A Labrador is a Dog For All Reasons..

The Many Faces of our Labrador Retrievers…

Labrador Retrievers come in three colors only- Black, Chocolate & Yellow. Photo: Julie Kamis’ girls

Disclaimer: Official web site for the PRLRC. Please check with the club’s corresponding secretary to confirm club meeting dates. There may be changes or cancellations due to quorum numbers or weather.