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The
Curly-Coated Retriever
This smartly upstanding,
multi-purpose hunting retriever is recognized by most canine historians as one of the oldest of the retrieving breeds. The Curly is wickedly smart and highly trainable. This active, intelligent dog is a charming and gentle family companion and a determined, durable hunter.



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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.

The 2008 CCRCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Began MAY 7, and continutes thorough the 11th in Carlisle PA. The Premium List is in the mail and is also available for download here.

PARTIAL RESULTS, MAY 9

BEST OF BREED:
Ch Pizzazz Trigger, bred by Iris Andre, owned by Sammie and Colleen McDowell & Iris Andre

BEST OPPOSITE SEX:
Ch Pizzazz Topped With Desire,
bred by Iris Andre,owned by Dennis Akins

WINNERS DOG: Manawanui Blackberry Jack,
owned and bred by Harriet Stout, and Robert Alley
WINNERS BITCH: Laketower Laff in the Dark,
bred by Kelly Clark-Ryan and Winnie Reed, owned by Susan Davis

AWARDS OF MERIT were presented to:
Ch Jangio's Lightning Bug, bred by Jane Anderson, owned by Winnie Reed & Kelly Clark-Ryan
Ch Flairfor Spring Action, Owned and bred by Milan Hess, Carol Kail, and Shelly Marx.

Ch Softmaples Pheasant Dreams, bred by Cathy Lewandowski, owned by Eva Fowler
Ch Jangios Ringo Starr Kurly Kreek, bred by Jane Anderson, owned by Kathy and Scott Shifflett
Ch Kurly Kreek Marshall Dillon Boyerie, bred by Scott Shifflett, owned by George & Yvonne Cooper
Ch Sun Devil Razzle Dazzle Rose, bred by Jennifer Kofron, owned by James & Ethel Buzzard

Congratulations to the Conformation winners and everyone entered. The weather is very poor with heavy rain, though the dogs aren't complaining.


A complete listing of resutls will be posted in the Specialties section when it is complete. and made available

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Curly-Coated Retriever Rescue
The CCRCA Rescue program is dedicated to assisting with the placement of any CCR in need of a home and to finding an appropriate, good home where the dog will be lovingly cared for and appreciated, and where the dog will enjoy a quality of life befitting the breed. If you are looking for a Curly, or have found a lost Curly, please click here for more information.

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