Our Mission

To provide programs and facilities for the training of retrievers and for the improvement and development of individuals as retriever trainers and persons involved in the care and keeping of retrievers. To put forth these purposes, the following shall be the objectives of the Corporation:

(1) to stimulate an interest in and encourage the
use of trained retrievers for hunting as a
means of wildlife conservation;

(2) to hold educational clinics and workshops on the
training, handling and care of retrievers;

(3) to promote the development and breeding of
high-quality retrievers;

(4) to promote the sport of retriever field trials,
and all other retriever activities under the
rules of the American Kennel Club;

(5) to encourage camaraderie among retriever owners
and sportsmanlike competition at field trials.

To employ necessary retriever help and/or other employees, and to
perform any other functions necessary to carry out the purposes and duties of the Corporation;

To own or lease real estate for the performance of all things which may be incidental to the stated purposes of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, the holding of American Kennel Club performance events and the regular training of retrievers.

Our club has a very diverse membership of retriever enthusiasts, from across the mid-Atlantic region. We include field trial and hunt test participants, breeders, and amateur trainers and handlers. We are proud of the accomplishments of our club members. Numerous Field Champions, Amateur Field Champions, and Master Hunters have risen from our ranks over the years. We welcome you, your family, and your retrievers!

Our History