The Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America
The CCRCA, chartered in 1979, is the national parent club for the breed. The club publishes the Curly Commentator, a bi-monthly newletter, sponsors a National Specialty, and supports the placement of Curlies needing good homes through Curly rescue. The CCRCA encourages the development of the natural retrieving abilities of the breed through its working certificate program and annual field trophy award. Curlies with notable achievements receive permanent recognition as members of the Hall of Fame, while the Register of Merit honors dogs whose progeny have earned titles in conformation, performance and field events.
As our guiding principles, the CCRCA subscribes to the tenets of the AKC Code of Sportsmanship.
2025 National Specialty
| The 2025 National will held in Greeley, Colorado on September 2nd through September 8th. Click here for more details. |
2025 Curlyville
| Curlyville will be held in La Vergne, TN on May 22-24. Information is here. |
2025 CCRCA Hunt Test
| The CCRCA Hunt Test will held in Chino Hills, California on May 24th through May 25th. Contact Kathy Kail for details. |
Curly-Coated Retriever Rescue
The CCRCA Rescue program is dedicated to assisting with the placement of any CCR in need and to finding an appropriate, good home where the dog will be lovingly cared for and appreciated, and where it will enjoy a quality of life befitting the breed. If you are looking for a Curly or have found a lost CCR, please click here for more information.
Recent Events
2024 National Specialty was held on September 8th through 12th at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri. Click here for the past information.
2024 Curlyville in LaVergne, Tennessee was held on May 23-25th at Poole Knobs Wildlife Management Area. This is an event that gets more people involved with the field aspects of their dogs and eventually get their field titles (WC, WCX, WCQ) in the process. To see pictures of the events click here (picture credits goes to Bob Thompson).
