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.

2026 Calendars

The 2026 CCRCA Calendars are available by clicking here. Please contact for more information.

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

2025 National Specialty was held on September 8th through 12th at Evergreen Kennel Club in Greeley, Colorado. Click here for the past information.

2025 Curlyville in LaVergne, Tennessee was held on May 22-24th at Poole Knobs Wildlife Management Area in Lavergne, Tennessee. 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.