1. To promote the natural hunting instincts of pure bred gun dogs.
2. To enhance the retrievers natural abilities through obedience and
field training.
3. To encourage breeding practices that provide functionally sound gun dogs according to AKC Breed Standards.
4. To conserve game.
5. To provide educational programs and training clinics to accomplish
the above.
6. To sponsor testing situations which evaluate the gun dog's
accomplishments of the above objectives through AKC Hunt Tests, Club Working Certificate Tests and sanctioned tests under the rules
and regulations of the AKC and offer club and member sponsored
training days.
7. To promote community awareness of the multifunctional aspects of the gun dog.
8. To encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog events.