11/29/2025
Our other beloved breed, one of the Oldest Retreiver breeds and unique in their size, style and manners. So excited to be part of preserving this history as well.
Every time I visit the Curly-Coated Retriever breed archive (did you know we have one? You can access it at https://curlycoatedretriever.breedarchive.com/home/index), I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude. Whether I'm updating my dog's page or exploring other Curlies' histories, I'm struck by how each pedigree reads like a love letter to our breed.
All those names—kennels and Curlies from long before I was born, before I even knew this breed existed—represent something profound. Every name on our pedigrees reflects someone's hopes, dreams, dedication, and love. When I look at my own curly, I see generations of care and commitment woven into who he is.
I'm grateful for all those breeders: some I've had the great joy of knowing, some who are no longer with us, and some I'll never meet but deeply appreciate nonetheless. Every single one of those dogs had to be thoughtfully, intentionally brought into this world for us to have the amazing breed we have today.
To all the breeders in our breed today: thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your dedication and love for these dogs is seen and deeply appreciated.
This Thanksgiving, we're especially grateful for this entire community—past, present, and future. To everyone who shares stories, preserves history, offers advice, and keeps the spirit of our breed alive: you are part of this legacy too.
If you have any information about our breed's history—especially how Curlies came to the United States or stories about early dogs—we'd love to hear from you. We're hoping to share more about our breed's history on this page, and we'd be grateful for any stories, photos, or knowledge you're willing to pass along.
Happy Thanksgiving from our curly families to yours. 🦃
— Victoria Hood, on behalf of the CCRCA Social Media Team
