In 1910, a small but determined band of enthusiasts laid their heads together to further the interests of the breed which they had worked so hard to bring to the forefront of the battle. having at long last obtained official recognition and separate classification for our favourites at 'the hands of the powers that be,' ie the Kennel Club, we launched on the public a 'new breed' (new since 1870 or so) known as 'Retrievers, Yellow or Golden.' Not content with these concessions to the yearly increasing numbers of Goldens. We felt the time had come when their interests should be fostered and guarded by means of a Specialist Club. Hence the birth of the Golden Retriever Club in 1911