Club Activities

Rich Willner at the North Stonington Ag. Fair

The club participates in the North Stonington Agricultural Fair each July.

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

Special thanks to all of the hard working PRLRC volunteer members who make our Back-to-Back Specialty dog show , Hunt Test 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.

Legislative Action: The Connecticut Dog Federation alerts AKC Member clubs of bills coming forward to CT Senate and House of Representatives that involve dogs and other animals.  Pawcatuck River LRC notifies it’s members of upcoming legislation that is being presented in the Connecticut State House that may effect dog ownership rights. Our member often pass this information on to their dog loving friends and families. Contacting your representatives and voicing your position on these issues is key to preserving your rights of owning the dog of your preference and keeping access to space to be able to enjoy them. Our member legislation delegates are Tony Emilio for CT and Deb Scott for Rhode Island. 

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