ABOUT OUR SPORT

Jim calls for the throw
Jim calls for the throw at a club Singles Championship in Shoreham

If you would like to know more about the retriever breeds or the events we offer, visit the following sites:

  • The American Kennel Club
  • The North American Hunting Retriver Association
  • Golden Retriever Club of America
  • The Labrador Retriever Club
  • Flat-Coated Retriever Society of America
  • American Chesapeake Club

We recommend that all dog owners stay informed about state and national canine legislation initiatives which could impact our ability to own, breed and train our dogs. Find these organizations to learn more:

  • The Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs, an AKC state federation
  • AKC Government Relations
  • National Animal Interest Alliance
  • National Animal Interest Alliance Trust

The Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs

The purposes of the nonprofit Vermont Federation of Dog Clubs are:

To encourage and promote the welfare of dogs, to protect and advance the interest of dogs and persons connected with dogs.

To promote ethical and responsible practices with regard to dogs.

To actively assist or participate in developing local, state and national legislation concerning dogs and dog owners.                   

To foster education of the general public with respect to the proper care and maintenance of dogs and responsibility of dog ownership.