• Vintage black and white photo of a Labrador Retriever being judged at a dog show, with a man and woman handling the dog outdoors during a historic event.
    1960
    Formation

    The Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California, Inc. (LRCSC) began in the late 1960’s with a dedicated group of fanciers, who wanted to develop and preserve the natural retrieving abilities of the Labrador Retriever. Although the LRCSC started as a hunting club, its members also promoted correct conformation according to the established Breed Standard, as well as earning obedience titles on their dogs.

  • First Shows
    1971
    An image of a vintage brochure cover for the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California, showcasing a black and yellow Labrador retriever sitting outdoors.

    By 1971 the club was licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to hold its first Specialty Show and Obedience trial.

  • CH Barnaby O'Brian, CD
    1971
    Best of Breed

    CH Barnaby O'Brian, CD

    Robertu Matthews and Larry Worth

  • Best of Opposite Sex
    1971
    Labrador Retriever at dog show with judges and handler.

    Jenny Tonight, Keith and Barbara Lowe

  • Man presenting a Labrador Retriever at a dog show, with a judge and a handler, showcasing the breed's excellence.
    1971
    Best of Winners

     Lobo Diablo de Tagalong, Richard Kennedy

  • Veteran Dog
    1971
    CH Shamrock Acres Light Brigade

    CH Shamrock Acres Light Brigade, Betsy Getz and Sally McCarthy 

  • A Labrador Retriever standing on grass during a club event, with three people, including a woman handling the dog, and a man in a white coat, in an outdoor setting.
    1989
    Best of Breed

    CH Breton Gate Cairngorm, CD. Virginia and Donald Campbell (Pluis Davern). Judged by George Bragaw.

  • Best of Opposite Sex
    1989
    A man in a white coat and a woman with a Labrador Retriever at a dog show, celebrating the club's history and achievements.

    CH Campbellcroft Sparke O Delby, CD. Vicki and Bruce Blodgett. 

  • Two women and a black Labrador Retriever at a dog show, celebrating the club's history and achievements.
    1989
    Best in Sweepstakes

    Saddlehill Hemingway, Bev and Bob Kulp. Handled by his Breeder, Susan Eberhardt. Judged by Barbara Gilchrist (Shaw).

  • Best of Breed
    1994
    Labrador Retriever at a dog show, with awards and ribbons, during the "Our History" event.

    CH Kibarzway's Ruff Rider and Judge Michael Woods

  • Group photo of Labrador Retrievers and owners at a club event, showcasing the club's history and dedication to the breed in Southern California.
    1994
    Best of Opposite Sex

    CH Paisleys Takoda, handled by Michelle Leon, and owned by Sandra Lee Martin and Alexandra “Sandra” Flanigan.

  • Best in Sweepstakes
    1994
    Two women with a Labrador Retriever at a dog show, celebrating the breed's history and achievements.

    Baradors Hush Money, Judged by Margaret Stanard, long time member and BOD Officer. 

  • Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California at a dog show event.
    1994
    Obedience High in Trial

    CH Marstad's Loose Change handled by long time member Teri Herigstad.

  • 6-9 Mo.
    1994
    A Labrador Retriever at a dog show with handlers and awards.

    Hathersage Summer Breeze

    Judge: Michael Woods
    Handled by Bonnie DeMille

  • Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California celebrating its history with a dog show award presentation.
    1995
    Best Puppy

    Ch. Woodstock's Midnite Masquerade, CGC

    Judge Barbara Gomez

    Handled by Dianne Mullikin

  • Carrie Eberhardt
    2000
    Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California logo with a Labrador illustration.

    Ch Hyspire Darktown Strutter went BISS over an entry of over 250 dogs.

  • Two black Labrador Retrievers and one yellow Labrador Retriever with their handlers at a dog show, showcasing their maturity and training.
    2002
    Best in Maturity

    Dogs from left to right: Ch. Woodstock's Midnite Masquerade, CGC, Rycroft's Masquerade In Gold and Rycroft's Masquerade By Moonlite

    Handled by Dianne Mullikin

  • Award of Merit
    2002
    Labrador Retriever at dog show with judge and handler.

    Ch. Woodstock's Midnite Masquerade, CGC

    Handled by Dianne Mullikin

  • Two women with a black Labrador Retriever at a dog show, celebrating the Labrador Retriever Club of Southern California's history and achievements.
    2009
    Best Puppy

    BPISS Dalwater Martini At Rycroft

    Judge Nancy Arbuckle

    Handled by Dianne Mullikin

  • Hosts Nationals
    2010
    Labrador Retriever at dog show with handlers and judge during "Our History" event.

    The Labrador Retriever Club Inc. Nationals came to Southern California in October 2010. The LRCSC, SDLRC, and HDLRC Clubs co‐hosted this prestigious event. The National began on Saturday, October 9 with hunt and working certificate tests at Prado Dog Training Facility. The National events also included a Seminar, Tracking Test, two Obedience & Rally Trials, and two Agility Trials at Prado Regional Park. In addition, there were two breed conformation events on Thursday and Friday, October 14 & 15.

    Read a 2010 LRC Newsletter Recap

  • An elderly woman and man with a black Labrador Retriever at a dog show. The woman holds a large purple and yellow ribbon, and the man is presenting the dog with a trophy.
    2014
    Best of Breed

    BISS GCH CH Amethyst Twas The Night After, Evee. Best In Specialty Show.

    Handled by Dan Clark, owned by Karen Turner.

  • Junior Hunt Tests
    2016
    Labrador Retriever puppy leaping into a pond, showcasing agility and playful spirit, with lush green foliage in the background.

    Spring Hunt Tests 2016- photo by Nancy Shahan-Wall

  • Two women and a black Labrador Retriever at a club event, celebrating the club's history and achievements outdoors.
    2016
    Obedience

    LRCSC Obedience, courtesy of Diane Rydzewski Matsuura

  • Reserve Winner's Dog
    2020
    Two Labrador Retrievers interacting with their handlers at the Southern California Labrador Retriever Club event, showcasing the breed's friendly nature and training.

    LegaSea’s Winning Ticket RWD at LRCSC under Linda Maffett

  • BISS GCH CH Jasmaya Quite Frankly JH Lauren Bullock Lands End Labradors
    2022
    Best of Breed

    BISS GCH CH Jasmaya Quite Frankly JH

    Owned by Lauren Bullock and Beverley Sidor

    Shown by Lauren Bullock

  • Best of Breed
    2023
    A Labrador Retriever wins a best breed award at a dog show, presented by two men in formal attire on a grassy field at night.

    BISS GCH CH Amethyst Top Gun CGC, Maverick.

    Owned by Karen Turner

    Judge Roger Orton

    Handled by Loran Morgan

  • Group of Labrador Retrievers and handlers at a dog show, celebrating the club's history and achievements.
    2024
    Judy Chambers

    "Van" Ghoststone Nobody In Charge was Best BBE from the puppy class at both of the LRC of Southern California Specialties thanks to judges Joan Saldana and Ron Kelly and then was WD for a 3 point major under Judge Carl Liepmann Sunday!

    His sister "Winnie" Ghoststone You Catch More Flies With Honey was RWB under Mr Liepmann and their half sister "Sugar"Ghoststone Sugar Pie Honey Bunch owned by Jorge and Susie Olivera was WB/BOW for a 3 point major as well. All three puppies are out of Judy's girl Ghoststone Tupelo Honey.

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