About the Club

All Ottawa Valley Golden Retriever owners, breeders, and fanciers are encouraged to join the OVGRC.

Whether you are interested in activities such as conformation, obedience, tracking, fieldwork, agility, flyball, or if you and your Golden just enjoy each other's company doing everyday things, the Club has something to offer you.

The OVGRC is governed by a Board of Directors according to its Constitution and operates under the Code of Ethics of the Golden Retriever Club of Canada.

You can download the Constitution and Code of Ethics as a PDF.

Benefits and Activities for OVGRC Members

Canadian Kennel Club sponsored events such as matches, shows, and trials for conformation, obedience, and field
Association with other clubs and organizations of interest to Golden Retriever owners
Encouragement with training and showing
Informational material regarding Golden Retrievers, responsible dog ownership, and upcoming events.
Annual General Meeting and various membership gatherings throughout the year
Volunteer recognition events
Seminars, classes, and training sessions in response to membership interest
A service oriented website
A Breeder's Directory

Our Vision

As a club, we strive to:

Uphold the standard of the Golden Retriever and promote responsible breeding and ownership
Increase the awareness of the multiple purposes and talents of the Golden Retriever
Educate and inform
Provide enjoyable activities for both our members and their dogs
Provide an informative and dynamic website for the general public with special services for OVGRC members.
Organize activities and events throughout the year