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Heart of Texas Labrador Retriever Club |
The Heart of Texas Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (HOTLRC) was organized on July 12, 1997 to serve the Labrador Community of Central Texas. The club is based out of Austin, Texas, but serves members from San Antonio to Waco. HOTLRC welcomes as members all individuals who share a love for the Labrador Retriever, in whatever capacity or level of participation. HOTLRC supports its members in Conformation, Obedience, Field Events, Therapy, Service, Education, Health Issues and Companionship.
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Labrador Retrievers are large energetic sporting dogs with high
intelligence and an inherent desire to please. For 18 consecutive years now, they have been #1 in
popularity in the U.S. according to the American
Kennel Club registration statistics. They are great family dogs since they love children and
are easily trained. Labs love water and excel at retrieving, making
them excellent hunting companions.
Their intelligence and stable personalities make them ideal for
assistance work, including guide dogs, service dogs, police work (drug
and bomb detection), and search and rescue work. Superior noses make
them great trackers. These fun-loving canines also enjoy agility work
which requires smarts plus athleticism.
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MARCH MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT:
The next General Membership meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at Tres Amigos on 290 East starting at 7:00 pm.
We will have a guest speaker at this meeting. Dr. Zach Goodrich is a veterinary resident instructor (surgery) at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University. His topic is "Diagnosing Hip Dysplasia: PennHIP vs. OFA".
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Coming up:
2012 MARCH - We will have a guest speaker at the next General Membership meeting on 3/21/12. Dr. Zach Goodrich is a
veterinary resident instructor (surgery) at the College of Veterinary
Medicine at Texas A&M University. His topic is "Diagnosing Hip
Dysplasia: PennHIP vs. OFA".
NOTE: If you know speaker voluteers or have suggestions for topics for speakers to present,
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Past presentations 2011:
2011 SEPT - Ron Herzfeld, President of HOTLRC, presented a slide show on War Dogs - A History of the Use of Dogs in War.
2011 AUG - Ben Washburn and Dr. Fleming from Royal Canin spoke on Reproductive Nutrition at the German Shepherd Dog Club of Austin meeting.
2011 MAY - Canine Journalist and columnist for "Just Labs", Shelley Bueche, spoke to the club about her stories.
2011 JAN - Bob Glass from Pan American Veterinary Labs spoke on Pythiosis in dogs.
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