Rose City

Labrador Retriever Club

Coming together for the love of the breed

We share our passion today and preserve it for tomorrow.

Rose City Labrador Retriever Club of Portland, Oregon is a 501 (c)(4) nonprofit organization of Labrador Retriever enthusiasts. We are licensed by the American Kennel Club and a member of the Master National Retriever Club. Our membership represents a vast range of involvement in the world of purebred Labradors; from families with a single companion dog and a casual interest in Labrador sporting events to hobby competitors, occasional breeders, weekend sportsmen, and hunters to full-time professional breeders, event competitors, and trainers. 


Everyone with a genuine interest in the breed is invited to get to know the Rose City Labrador Retriever Club (RCLRC). We hope that you find our website interesting and informative, and we welcome the opportunity to answer our questions or requests for additional information.

  • Our Mission

    • To encourage and promote the breeding of Labrador Retrievers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.

    • To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which  Labrador Retrievers shall be judged.

    • To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by promoting cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of Labrador Retrievers.

    • To conduct and support sanctioned and licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, working certificate tests, and hunting tests under the rules of the American Kennel Club and the Labrador Retriever Club of America.

    • To play an active role within the community including education, service, and dog-related issues.

Health concerns

We have compiled valuable information about Labrador health and well-being. These resources will help you be informed about current issues facing the breed.

Join the club

Be part of this wonderful community of Labrador owners and breeders. Our goal is to preserve the traditional qualities and traits of the breed and showcase its versatility.

Looking for a puppy?

Before searching for a lovable Labrador, educate yourself. Learn more about the breed and if it's the right fit for your family. Learn also who are the reputable breeders in your area.

2026 Events at a Glance

  • January 16-18 | Winter Specialty & Sweepstakes | Portland, OR

    RCLRC Winter Specialty will be held in conjunction with the 2026 Rose City Classic Dog Show at the Portland Expo Center on Friday, January 16. There will also be two Sweepstakes on Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18.


    See our winners post superintendent's website, Jack Onofrio Dog Shows- Results.

  • January 17 | Meet The Breed | Aurora, OR

    Meet the Breed at the Rose City Dog Show Classic. Later, our annual club meeting will be at Judy Chamber's Ghoststone Farms, Saturday , January 17 at 5PM.

  • February 11-14 | PNW Sportsman Show | Portland, OR

    The Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show runs Wednesday, February 11 through Sunday, February 14 at the Portland Expo Center. RCLRC will host an educational booth showcasing the Labrador Retriever breed. 


    Learn more about the Sportsman Show.


  • April 18 | Heart Clinic | Aurora, OR

    Join RCLCR at Ghoststone Farms for a Heart Clinic, on Sunday, April 18. Dr. Gabrielle Wallace will be offering auscultation ($60) and echocardiogram ($275) exams.


    See the Events page for more details. 

  • April 25 | B-Match & BBQ | Aurora, OR

    Join the fun! Our B-Match offers Puppy Sweepstakes, Regular Classes, Junior Showmanship, and Pee Wee. It will be great practice for your puppies and youngsters along with their human handlers.  


    Stay for the club meeting and BBQ following the match. For details, see Events.

  • April 26 | Eye Clinic | Aurora, OR

    RCLCR will be hosting an Eye Clinic at Ghoststone Farms on Sunday, April 27. Dr. Sarah Maxwell will be conducting basic eye examinations ($35). 


    For more, see the Events page.

  • June TBD (6, 7) | Hunt Test | Sauvie Island, OR

    Junior and Senior Hunt Tests will take place at the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area-Eastside Unit near Portland.  Date in June  TBD.



    Details on the Events page.

  • July 9-11 | Summer Specialty & More | St. Paul, OR

    Two Specialties over three days! Also including Sweepstakes, Veteran Sweepstakes, Junior and Pee Wee Showmanship, adorable 4–6 Month Beginner Puppies, and AKC CGC, Trick Dog, and Fetch fun. 


    Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 9 and Saturday, July 11 and come play with us in the Willamette Wine Country. Visit our Events page for details.

EVENTS

Labradors only

come in three colors!

The Rose City Labrador Retriever Club supports our parent club, the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. in their "Only 3 Colors" effort. The purpose is to educate buyers that recognized coat colors for purebred Labrador Retrievers are only black, yellow, and chocolate. Buyers are led to believe that dogs with silver or dilute coat color are desirable, purebred, and rare, and justify a premium purchase price. Let's help get the message out that these dogs are not! 


We encourage those interested in the future of the Labrador Retriever to read The Issue of the Silver Labrador by Frances O Smith, DVM, PhD, Chair, Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Genetics Committee. 

The Incredible, Versatile Labrador. See the Breed in Action!

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