About LRCA
Incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in January 1975,
aims to promote the Labrador Retriever breed, and to assist owners to enjoy their Labradors to the utmost. It invites membership to any resident of the Province of Alberta interested in promoting the Labrador Retriever, and owning or planning to own a purebred Labrador Retriever.
The Club follows CKC rules and currently provides the following opportunities:
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Shows and Trials in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally Obedience.
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- Field events of Working Certificate and Hunt Tests.
Objectives
The objectives of "The Labrador Retriever Club of Alberta" shall be:
a) To promote the Labrador Retriever breed and to assist Labrador Retriever owners with training and competing and to take pleasure in living with their Labradors.
b) To maintain and continue to develop the Labrador Retriever breed standard as described by the Canadian Kennel Club.
c) To promote and develop the interest of all owners and/or fanciers of the Labrador Retriever in the prime activities of the breed such as but not limited to; Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Rally and Obedience Trials, Agility, Conformation Shows, Working Certificate Tests, Public Service and Tracking Tests;
d) To ensure that the breeder/members of the Club maintain the highest ethical standards possible at all times with strict adherence to the Code of Ethics as published by the L.R.C.A.;
e) Through positive Public Relations and Education Programs, to encourage all owners and/or fanciers of Labrador Retrievers to become members of L.R.C.A., so they may become more aware of sound breeding practices, responsible ownership, and proper care and maintenance of the breed, thus ensuring the natural qualities of the Labrador are maintained;
f) To promote the interests of, and uphold the Bylaws of, the Canadian Kennel Club;
g) To ensure that the Club will be conducted or operated for non-profit and any operating surplus or remainder from dues, donations, etc, to the Club shall not serve to benefit of any one member or individual;
h) To promote sportsmanship where members conduct themselves at all times in a manner which reflects credit upon themselves and the breed regardless of the location or the circumstances, but especially while attending a competition, whether as an exhibitor or as a spectator and at Club functions.
Vision
A Labrador in every home that has been purpose bred for health, performance and companionship consistent with the CKC Breed Standard.
