The Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club will hold its annual Specialty as part of the AKC National Championship week in Orlando. The event will be Friday, Dec. 14, beginning at 8:45 a.m. in Ring 14 at the Orange County Convention Center North/South Building. Admission is free (there is a fee for parking).
There are 165 dogs entered in the show with a total of 174 entries.
Many MFGRC members contributed to trophy sponsorships with the list posted below:
| Class | Trophy | Donation | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of Breed | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $150.00 | Pam Ginn |
| Best of Opposite Sex | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $125.00 | Marilou Marshall |
| Best of Winners | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $100.00 | Jupiter Golden Jubilee |
| Winner’s Dog | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $75.00 | Julie Waglin |
| Winner’s Bitch | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $75.00 | Robin Burket – Halia Goldens |
| Reserve WD | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $50.00 | Jack & Cathy Torielli |
| Reserve WB | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $50.00 | Dot & Allison Hivley |
| Best Junior Handler | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $50.00 | Janet Narushka |
| Best Veteran | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $75.00 | Charlie & Sue Hicks in Memory of Gator & AJ |
| Best of Opposite Sex Veteran | Hand Crafted Whimsical Golden Item | $75.00 | Dee & John Thibodeaux |
| 1st Place – 6-9 Month Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Janet Franklin |
| 1st Place – 9-12 Month Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Pat Carlile in Memory of Bruce Carlile |
| 1st Place – 12-15 Month Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Jean Bates |
| 1st Place – 15-18 Month Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Dot & Allison Hivley |
| 1st Place – Amat/Own Handler | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Best Paw Forward – PJ Lacette |
| 1st Place – Bred By Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Camille Nasca – Mischief Goldens |
| 1st Place – American Bred Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Dot & Allison Hivley |
| 1st Place – Open Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Nancy Sigmon |
| 1st Place – 6-9 Month Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Ann Rowe |
| 1st Place – 9-12 Month Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Ann Rowe |
| 1st Place – 12-15 Month Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Ann Rowe |
| 1st Place – 15-18 Month Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Julie Wand in Memory of Bindi |
| 1st Place – Amat/Own Handler | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Michele Throm |
| 1st Place – Bred By Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Camille Nasca – Mischief Goldens |
| 1st Place – Am Bred Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Michele Throm |
| 1st Place – Open Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Bob & Sharon Smith |
| 1st Place Novice Junior | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Novice Intermediate | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Carolee Stewart |
| 1st Place Novice Senior | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Thomas Wiegand |
| 1st Place Open Junior | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Thomas Wiegand |
| 1st Place Open Intermediate | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Janet Narushka |
| 1st Place Open Senior | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Jan Casey |
| 1st Place Master | GR Gift Item | $20.00 | Chris Jeffrey |
| 1st Place 7-10 Veteran Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Dalia Ruffatto |
| 1st Place 10-12 Veteran Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Sandy Stokes |
| 1st Place 12 & Over Vet Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Thomas Wiegand in Memory of Abbie |
| 1st Place 7-10 Veteran Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Sam Stokes |
| 1st Place 10-12 Veteran Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place 12 & Over Vet Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place H R Dog | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| 1st Place H R Bitch | Golden Christmas Ornament | $20.00 | Barbara & Andy Hall In Memory of Cosmo |
| General Specialty Fund | |||
| Bronze – $10.00 – $50.00 | |||
| Silver – $51.00 – $75.00 | |||
| Gold – $76.00 – $100.00 | |||
| Diamond – $101.00 – $200.00 | |||
| Platinum – Over $200.00 | |||