Announcements, Events & News

UPCOMING PRLRC MEETING: Scheduled September 14th, 7 pm.. Location TBA

Please submit your Specialty Catalog Ads by July 30th. Email Joyce Matusek

North Stonington Agricultural Fair-PRLRC Demonstration was sadly canceled due to weather damage to fairgrounds.

Please check with PRLRC corresponding secretary, Jack Gordon, Corr. Sec. to confirm club meeting date.

If you are a prospective member, email Cathy Benedict , Membership Chair FMI

The Dock Diving Workshop held Sunday, July 11, was a huge success. Thank you, Kristen Andrews for organizing the event!

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2021 Back-to-Back Specialty

The club’s BACK-TO-BACK SPECIALTY SHOWS are going to be held on Thursday September 23 and Friday, September 24 at the North Stonington Fairgrounds. Superintendent: Jim Rau Dog Shows

This will be the club’s 17th Annual Back to Back Labrador Retriever Specialty Shows and ALL-BREED OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS on BOTH DAYS

HIGHLIGHTS THIS YEAR! Stud Dog & Brood Bitch EXTRAVAGANZA ~ SHOW OFF YOUR STARS on THURSDAY ONLY – Exciting prizes for all placements and offspring (up to 4)

AND BEST BRED-BY, BEST OWNER HANDLER & BEST VETERAN (both days)

JUDGES-Thursday, September 23, 2021

DOG CLASSES, NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INTERSEX & STUD DOG: Jean-Louis Blais

BITCH CLASSES, 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY & BROOD BITCH: Thomas Shearer

SWEEPSTAKES, PUPPY & VETERAN: Madeleine Charest

ALL REGULAR & NON-REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES as well as ALL RALLY CLASSES FOR ALL BREEDS: Elizabeth “Tibby” Chase

JUDGES-Friday, September 24, 2021

DOG CLASSES, NON-REGULAR CLASSES, INTERSEX & STUD DOG : Thomas Shearer

BITCH CLASSES, 4-6 MONTH BEGINNER PUPPY & BROOD BITCH: Jean-Louis Blais

SWEEPSTAKES, PUPPY & VETERAN: Lenore Hamilton

ALL REGULAR & NON-REGULAR OBEDIENCE CLASSES as well as ALL RALLY CLASSES FOR ALL BREEDS : Denise Lacroix

Are you new to dog shows? Please introduce yourself to the club members at our next dog show event. If this is your first time to a dog show, and if you would like to know more about what is happening in the ring, ask a member ringside. (Or a volunteer at the club’s raffle/catalog table will help you spot a member who can help you.) Everyone is always willing to explain to newcomers. Welcome!

Pawcatuck River LRC

IN APPRECIATION in 2020: Thank you to all of the PRLRC members who contributed to making 2020’s Back-to Back specialty another successful show for our exhibitors. The club appreciates our exhibitors for braving the year’s challenge and attending the show. We all have were grateful to for our judges who managed a very trying time and making the effort to come to us to judge the show.

Much appreciation from all of the club members to the WC organizing crew, and we are sure also from all of you who were able to attend the club’s Working Certificate event. We hope everyone had a great day!

A Special thanks to all of the hard working PRLRC members who make our Back-to-Back Conformation dog show specialties, Working Certificate event, and all our events such enjoyable events for exhibitors, quests and members alike..

The club also offers a Labrador Retriever Conformation, Obedience and Rally Winter match. The event is usually held in March. Check with Corr. Sec. Jack Gordon for more 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, a hunting partner, or perhaps a Therapy working dog, 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

A Labrador is a Dog For All Reasons..

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

Disclaimer: Please note: The listing service provided by the Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club, does not alone or per se imply an endorsement of any breeder, information or service by PRLRC. In no circumstances does Pawcatuck River Labrador Retriever Club guarantee the services of said member or lister.

This is the Official web site for the PRLRC.