Congratulations To The LRC, Inc.!

On September 9, 2015, the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. ("LRC, Inc.") -- the parent club for the Labrador Retriever breed in the United States, announced that it was the recipient of the prestigious 2015 American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation President's Award, in honor of the support LRC, Inc. has provided toward important science-based canine research programs.

What many in the general populace do not know, or seem to overlook, is that purebred dog fanciers and breeders fund a great deal of research into canine health issues.  This research, and progress toward the cures or treatments of the various studied ailments, benefit ALL dogs from every walk of life -- purebred, mixed breed, shelter pets, show dogs, etc. 

Despite the fact that so many in this country are quick to vilify breeders and purebred enthusiasts, organizations like the LRC, Inc. and many other breed clubs, continue to quietly toil in the background, expending time, effort, and money toward programs such as scientific research into curing various canine diseases, as well as breed rescues, and health & welfare safety nets for sick dogs whose owners have fallen on hard times. 

Congratulations to the LRC, Inc. on this well-deserved honor!

We are pleased to announce the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (LRC) has been named as the recipient of the 2015 AKC...

Posted by Labrador Retriever Club, Inc on Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The AKC Parent Club For The Labrador Retriever Responds

Recently, a person with a silver dog exhibited in conformation at an AKC-sanctioned show.  The dog was disqualified one day and awarded a 3rd place ribbon in a class with only two entries its other day out.  While the dog should've been disqualified based on color both days, it's clear to me that a message is being sent.  These silver dogs are being bred outside the standard of the breed.  No ethical breeder produces dogs that are outside the breed standard worldwide.  People perpetuating the dilute gene are not breeding with the Labrador Retriever's best interest in mind.  Our parent club agrees.  This letter from the LRC, Inc. makes their position clear.

Please share with anyone you believe is interested. If you belong to a local Labrador retriever club, please share it...

Posted by Labrador Retriever Club, Inc on Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Petition Requesting LRC, Inc. Clarify The Labrador Standard

In order to keep the dilute gene, which is foreign to the Labrador breed, out of the gene pool, reputable breeders and the supporters of the true Labrador have started this petition and ask for your support.

Clarify The Labrador Standard Petition