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The Fairbanks Retriever Club is the oldest established retriever club in Alaska. Originally known as the Alaska Field Trial Association, it has been active in the Interior of the state since the early 1950s. In 1960 it was formed under its current name of Fairbanks Retriever Club. Through the years and despite changes in members and leadership, the club remains dedicated to all the retriever breeds and helping their owners improve their knowledge and skills in training, testing, trialing and hunting their dogs.

During the course of the year, we hold training classes, outdoor field sessions, picnic test/trial and AKC hunt tests and field trials. We welcome all retriever owners, from the beginner puppy owner all the way to the seasoned trainer!


Retriever Fun in 2024!

FRC held our fall potluck and annual membership meeting on Friday, October 20, 2023. The membership meeting included updates and celebration of dog work from the past season, planning ahead for next season, and the election of board members. You can see the new board members under Club Contacts.

We will hold our Training Classes again in 2024. Space is limited so if you are interested, be sure to to sign up right away.

The Calendar of Events has been updated for 2024 showing when retriever field events are held throughout the state.

If you have any questions, please contact Dave McGuire at 907-455-6928 or admcguire@alaska.edu.


Pat Burns / Elite Retrievers Workshop sponsored by RCA

RCA proudly presents Pat Burns / Elite Retrievers Workshop 2024. For more details, be sure to check out the Retriever Club of Alaska website.

When: Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 25th-27th, 2024

Location: Boyd’s Bison Farm, Palmer, Alaska

Handler/dog spots: 12 * Member Cost: $650.00
Non-member cost: $725.00

**all handler/dog spots are currently taken

Observer spots: unlimited * Member Cost:
$225.00 Non-member Cost: $300.00

For more information visit Elite Retrievers website

To Register:

Step one: To secure your spot, email browndogs1028@gmail.com
Step two: Make immediate payment to RCA.

Checks can be mailed to:

Gwen Haynes, 12210 Cange Street, Anchorage, AK 99516

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations after February 15, 2024 will not be refunded.
Transferability of your spot is possible with notification.

Have a retriever and want to get connected?

Check out what FRC has to offer!

October 1 is a New Membership Year!

The member year is October 1 through September 30. Renew now for 2024!

Renew now >>


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Fairbanks Retriever Club, Inc.

quote"We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made."
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