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Lehigh German Shepherd Dog ClubCatasauqua, Pennsylvania 18032 Contact: Linda Paul Phone: (610) 264-0247 Affiliations: AKC ~~~~COURAGE....OBEDIENCE..... INTELLIGENCE.... LOYALTY~~~~
The Lehigh German Shepherd Dog Club Inc. is a nonprofit corporation established in 1965 for the following purpose:
>> To encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred German Shepherd Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
>> To urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which German Shepherd Dogs shall be judged.
>> To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows.
>> To conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
~~~~ACTIVITIES~~~~
>>The club has several general membership meetings during the calendar year with guest speakers covering a wide range of subjects with such topics as training, obedience, agility, show, health and proper care of German Shepherds.
>>Beginner and Advanced Beginner Group Obedience classes are sponsored by the club. Classes are held weekly for eight weeks and are one hour in length. These classes are open to ALL BREEDS.
>>Picnics are a popular event with members and their guests. Dogs are extra special guests at these events which are held in the summer and fall.
Dogs, members and guests are also invited to a Christmas party which is held in December of each year.
>>The club sponsors two shows during each calendar year. The spring show is a specialty point show for German Shepherds and the show held in the winter is a designated specialty show in conjunction with an all breed club.
~~~~MEMBERSHIP~~~~
>>Regular membership is open to all persons eighteen years of age and older who are in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the Lehigh German Shepherd Dog Club Inc.
A junior membership is open to all persons between the ages of fourteen and eighteen who are in good standing with The American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of the Lehigh German Shepherd Dog Club Inc.
~~~~PUBLIC EDUCATION~~~~
The club, with the aid of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, endeavors to educate the general populous about the many capabilities of the German Shepherd. In addition, the club has projects to promote responsible pet ownership.
Contact us for our German Shepherd Breeder Referral List, or visit our Blogs on myspace
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