Upcoming Events

Join us in person for our November General Meeting at the Greater Ocala Dog Club Show grounds.  Check back for details.

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

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

Join us in person for our Annual Holiday Party and General Meeting at Ann Rowe's house in Sorrento.  Check back for details.

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

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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.