The Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers' Association, Inc. is fully sanctioned and licensed by the American Kennel Club. The GGDFA is a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common: the love of our canine companions.
We are dog owners, breeders, handlers, and trainers who are interested in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, herding, tracking, lure coursing, junior showmanship, canine good citizen program, therapy and dog sports in general.
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The
GGDFA was formed by a group of dog enthusiasts in early
February 1967.
The first all-breed fun match was held on May 28, 1967.
The GGDFA was incorporated on December 18, 1969.
The first AKC Sanctioned B-OB Match was held October 18, 1970.
The first AKC Sanctioned all-breed show and obedience trial was held on Sunday, October 29, 1972
The
objectives of the Club shall be: To further the advancement
of all breeds of purebred dogs.
To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of all breeds of purebred dogs and to encourage good sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and trials.
To conduct sanctioned matches, shows, trials and events under the rules of the American Kennel Club.
We
host an all breed dog show each year in January. It's called
the "Gator classic".
We partner with another dog club in the area and together offer conformation, obedience and rally trials.
This event is held at The Greater Ocala Dog Club's facility.
