Special Presentation
Join us Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. to learn how 3,044 very special golden retrievers are helping change veterinary medicine. We’ll be joined by Dr. Kelly Diehl for an inside look at the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, which has collected lifestyle and biological data from more than 3,000 dogs since puppyhood and is now one of the largest, most comprehensive prospective canine health studies in the world. Discover what scientists have learned from the Study over the past 14 years, along with exciting new research on the horizon that could benefit your dog and millions of others.
Morris Animal Foundation—is a nonprofit based in Denver, Colorado, that funds animal health research globally. Since its founding in 1948, the Foundation has invested more than $170 million in 3,200+ research studies to improve the health of dogs, cats, horses and wildlife. Launched by Morris Animal Foundation in 2012, the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study is the Foundation’s sole study designed, led, and managed in-house.
Dr. Kelly Diehl—is a board-certified veterinary internist who joined Morris Animal Foundation in 2013 after 25 years in private practice. She is currently Senior Director for Science Communication at the Foundation.
Presentation Details—the link for the Zoom call will be posted around February 16. The presentation should last about 1 hour.
Meetings & Events
| DATE | MEETING and/or EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, February 23 | Morris Foundation Presentation | via Zoom |
| Sunday, March 8 | Banquet/Brunch | Lost Spur in Egan. 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN 55121 Map |
| March 21 and 22, 2026 | Obedience and Rally Trials | Total Recall, Hugo |
Established in the 1960s, the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club (GTCGRC) is an exempt organization under Section 501(C) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The GTCGRC is a member of the Golden Retriever Club of America (GRCA) and sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for specialty shows, rally, agility, and obedience. The club also is licensed to hold GRCA WC/WCX tests.
The GTCGRC club members are pet owners, breeders, exhibitors, and trainers dedicated to the interest and promotion of the versatile Golden Retriever in field, obedience, conformation, agility, therapy, and tracking. But primarily we make every effort to ensure our Goldens live a happy, healthy life as family companions.
Please take a look around. If you are interested in joining, don’t be shy to attend any of our meetings or our events. You can find information about each meeting/event at the top of this page. We would love to meet you and help you in becoming active with your Golden companion.
