15th-17th June, 2011

King Avenue, Durack, Queensland, Australia

President advised on acceptance from the CCCQ, ANKC and the NGRC that Anni Malte-Rasmussen from Denmark will be the judge for the 2011 National and that Borge Espeland from Norway will be reserve

Anni Malte-Rasmussen Résume

Queensland Golden Retriever Club is delighted to host the 2011 National Specialty, with headquarters at the Canine Control Council grounds, Durack.

Durack is only 30 minutes from the heart of Brisbane and 45 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast.  

Event is planned from the 15th-17th June, 2011 which is a wonderful time to visit sunny Queensland! Please join us!

Accommodation 2011 Golden Retriever National
The following places are available for the National please be quick in booking your places. We are continuing to find places and will update the site as we find other dog friendly accommodation:

Darra Motel & Conference Centre (15min from Durack)

2704 Ipswich Rd, Darra Q 4076

Phone: (07) 3375 5047

Fax: (07) 3375 4253

Email: darramotel@bigpond.com

Camp Tailwaggers

Carool Road Carool, Gold Coast

Phone: 07 5590 9682

Email: dog@coolangattapetmotel.com

Coopers Colonial Motel

1260 Beaudesert Road

Acacia Ridge 4110 Queensland

P: (07) 3875 1874

F: (07) 3275 1772

Grooming Salons

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care (2 Stores)

www.nose2tail.com.au

85-87 Cook Street, Oxley QLD 4075 (10 mins from Durack)

Phone: 07 3716 0643

Shop 4, 180 Westlake Drive, Westlake QLD 4074 (15 mins from Durack)

Phone: 07 3376 9917

Baths can be used at both their stores. One issue Nose 2 Tail do have is that they are an eco friendly business and are extremely conscious of the products that are used in their baths and only use products that are safe for our waterways and the animals. There would be one condition for using the baths in the shop that they would need to use products that they are happy to approve. They use the PAW range of products if that helps and they would be happy for them to use them.

Nose 2 Tail Pet Care Mobile Hydrobath

Mobile: 0403 159 571

If there is enough interested parties Nose 2 Tail have offered the use of their Mobile Hydrobath for hire.They are happy for interested parties to use any products as long as the drain is emptied onto a grassed area not a drain.

7 Shows in 10 Days

Your chance to get in those points towards your Champion / Grand Championship Title

  • Toogoolawah 106klms or 1 hour 15 mins drive OR
  • Caboolture 73klms or 1 hour 10 mins drive
  • Ipswich Kennel Club at Durack with International Judges
  • Western Suburbs at Durack with International Judges
  • Golden Retriever Nationals at Durack
  • Sunshine Coast 161klms or 2 hours drive OR
  • Rosewood 49klms or 35 mins drive
  • Queensland Kennel Council, King Avenue, Durack has two shows with International Judges the weekend after the National

Maps will be supplied on request

2011 Sub Committee
PLEASE VOLUNTEER

We want to make sure that this is the “Best National Ever!”.  This requires all hands on deck, and we need YOU to lend a hand.  Please let us know if you are able to help. 

If you have a specific venue in which you would like to volunteer, please contact the Secretary: grcqld@gmail.com

CONFORMATION

Information on judges and classes will be posted as it becomes available.  Please check back soon!

2 OBEDIENCE TRIALS, GUNDOG TRIAL AND DANCING WITH DOGS
There will be 2 Obedience Trials over the course of the National as well as a Gundog Trial. Also we are going to have a Dancing With Dog Demonstration/Competition (TBA).

There will be UDX, UD, Open, Novice and CCD classes available.  Information on judges and classes will be posted as it becomes available.  Please check back soon!

DINNER AND AUCTION
Come and join the company of fellow competitors and friends for cocktails and appetizers, followed by a gourmet meal and dessert.  A live auction of some very special items will follow dinner, and the evening is capped with the judging of the 2011 Nationals winners.
ON-LINE STORE
An On-line store will be available to purchase merchandise closer to the event.
TROPHY DONATIONS
To make this event as memorable as possible, we would really appreciate your support of our Trophy Fund.  We are happy to acknowledge your gift in the show catalogue if you submit your name or kennel name as you wish it to appear in the catalogue.  Please make cheques payable to the Golden Retriever Club (Qld) and send to: TBA
CATALOGUE ADVERTISING/YEAR BOOK

The National Specialty catalogue is treasured for years to come as a reference tool and a memento.  Whether or not your are planning on attending this event, don’t pass up the opportunity to advertise your new titleholder, your new promising puppy, a memorial for a special do or just send Best Wishes!

Information on Catalogue rates will be posted as they become available. 

Please check back soon!

1996 - Ch Goldog Alpine Highland

1999 - Ch Giltedge Virginia

1999 Obedience Winner of Winners

Jukeran Chyzanta Ariki UD

2000 -Stenbury Sea Fantasy

(Imp Sweden)

2000 Obedience Dog of the Year Yellowfetch Aftershock CDX

2002 - Kaparla Who Says So

2004 - Ch Fantango In Poppyfields

2004 National Winner of Winners Dykinta High Gambler UD
2004 National Gundog Winner of Winners OC Redaspingold Testinella AD ET

2006 - Ch Ambermist Grace In Motion

2008 - Ch Giltedge Blackwatch