Upcoming Events
November General Meeting on Saturday November 15th in Ocala
Our November General meeting will be held on Saturday, November 15th at the Greater Ocala Dog Club Show Grounds after the Goldens finish. They show early, so the meeting is expected to start at 10am. We'll gather by the tree near Ring 1.
We are having a potluck of light snacks, so please bring a food item that is easy to eat. We will have a table set up and the club will provide plates and napkins. If the item you bring requires silverware, please bring it along.
Field Training Day
Join us at 9:00 a.m. in Dunnellon, FL for some fun field work!
If you plan to come please email mfgrcfield@gmail.com so we can get you the address and plan our set-ups in advance. Include the following:
1. How many dogs you are bringing?
2. What level they are in their training?
3. Anything specific you would like help with?
4. Are you willing to run a set up or drill?
Field Training Day
Join us at 9:00 a.m. at Persimmon Farm for both land and water setups.
If you plan to come please email mfgrcfield@gmail.com so we can plan our set-ups in advance and include:
1. How many dogs you are bringing?
2. What level they are in their training?
3. Anything specific you would like help with?
4. Are you willing to run a set up or drill?
Brian Parker’s Property
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767
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AKC Hunt Test
Junior, Senior and Master Tests
Premium will be posted when available
Start:
December 5 @ 8:00 am
End:
December 7 @ 5:00 pm
Venue:
Brian Parker’s Property
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767
December Specialties
Independent Specialty
December 12, 2025
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Breed Judge:
Pamela Oxenberg
Junior Showmanship Judge:
David Stout
Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available
Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net
"NEW" Independent Specialty
December 14, 2025
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Breed and Junior Showmanship Judge:
Mustapha El Khorchi
Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available
Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net
Premium List Now Available
December Holiday Party and General Meeting
Join us in person for our Annual Holiday Party and General Meeting at Ann Rowe's house in Sorrento. Check back for details.
2026 GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty
Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club hosts
"Golden Daze"
Schedule:
- Wednesday April 15 - Working Certificate/Working Certificate Excellent
Judges: Alan Wilcox, Kelli Fletcher-Riggs, Randall Gerbino, Macy Swift - Thursday April 16 - Certificate of Conformation Assessment, Obedience, Rally
Evaluators: Mustapha El Khorchi, Kathi Leonhardt, TBD - Thursday April 16 - Obedience/Rally Trials
Judge: Karen Schroeder - Friday April 17 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Ms. Brit Jung - Junior Showmanship, Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Mary Cowen McElroy - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps - Saturday April 18 - GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty
Judge: Berna H. Welch - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Chatham Napoli - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Cindy Williamson - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps - Sunday April 19 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Barbara Madrigrano - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Megan Laudermilk - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Bryana Pierce - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps
Committee Members
- Camille Nasca - General Chairperson
- Morgan Brooks - Co-Chairperson
- Kristen Sipus - WC/WCX Chair
- Robin Bowen - CCA Chair
- Susan Sherman - Obedience/Rally Chair
Volunteer Opportunities - Sign Up Now!
Show Grounds
Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
The Greater Ocala Dog Club (GODC) was established in 1970. GODC owns 40 lush acres in the heart of horse country in Marion County. Our facility includes three large pole barns with concrete floors, a meeting building with ceiling fans, and large open areas for motorhome parking. Major airports close to Ocala - Orlando & Tampa.
WC/WCX Grounds
Persimmon Hollow Farms - Paisley Florida. Persimmon Hollow Farms is a privately owned property just outside of Deland, FL. It is 260 acres with 16 ponds. The property is approximately 1.5 hrs. from the Ocala Dog Show Grounds.
Obedience/Rally Trial Grounds
Marion Alachua Dog Training Association Facility - Ocala Florida.