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How do I join?
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When/where is the monthly meeting?
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How much does it cost to be a member?
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Do I have to own an AKC register dog to be a member?
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Do members normally bring their
dogs to meetings?
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What is the American Kennel Club?
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Where can I find a
breeder?
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What is the best
breed for...?
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What is a Canine
Good Citizenship test and where can I get my dog tested?
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How do I find out
about matches in the area?
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How do I get started
in showing my dog?
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How can I find out more about my
local dog laws and ordinances?
How do I join?
A detail
explanation of how you join is available in our about us
section. To do there directly
CLICK HERE.
When/where is the monthly meeting?
The Club meets the second Tuesday of each month with the
exception of February at the Capital Senior Center.
CLICK
HERE for directions and a map of the area.
How much does it
cost to be a member?
Membership
cost are kept low to allow more people to get involved.
The current membership cost are $15 for an individual and
$25 for a couples living in the same house. Of course,
it is always free to come check us out if you are not sure
the club is for you.
Do I have to own
an AKC register dog to be a member?
No, you do not
have to own an AKC dog join. All you need is a
willingness to get involved.
Do members
normally bring their dogs to membership meetings?
No, while we
all love our dogs and we do take them to some of the events
the club sponsors, members normally do not take their dogs to
the meeting. Our monthly membership meetings are help
at the public senior center with a lot of different
activities going on thus making it impractical to bring our
pets.
What is the
American Kennel Club?
According to the AKC, they are “dedicated to upholding the
integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred
dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884,
the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the
purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health
and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners
and promote responsible dog ownership.” The AKC’s Stated
objective is to “Advance the study, breeding, exhibiting,
running and maintenance of purebred dogs.”
In laymen’s terms their organization has one of the largest
and oldest registries of pure bred dogs in the country. The
keep a history of each registered dogs, their family as well
as an AKC approved titles they may earn. They are also one
of the largest lobbying organizations to help protect the
rights of dog owner across the country. They also have
groups that give aid to dogs and people in the dog community
in areas effected by natural disaster. The AKC and its
member clubs sponsor thousands of educational events across
the country to help people learn about dogs and the
responsibility of dog ownership. The group also helps
sponsor rescue programs to help save dogs that are given up
or need to be taken out of a bad situation.
Where can I find
a breeder?
There are many
good breeders and just as many (if not more) bad breeders out there. A
good breeder will be knowledgeable of their breed and be
able to help a new puppy owner obtain and care for a healthy
and hopefully long-lived member of their family.
Selecting a good breeder is paramount. Thus we have
dedicated an entire portion of this site to helping you find
a breeder and to helping you know what to ask. To find
out more
CLICK HERE.
What
is the best breed for...?
To tell you
the truth only you can decide what breed works best for you.
Some of the things to consider when purchasing a new dog are
as follows:
- How big
will the dog grow?
- How much
exercise does the dog need?
- How much
time to I have to spend with the dog?
- Can I
take the time to train it?
- How is
the breed with children?
- How much
grooming will the dog require?
- What are
common health concerns for the breed and can I afford to
properly care for them?
- Do you
have other pets?
- How much
do will they eat?
This is by no
means an complete list of the things to think about when
deciding on what breed to get. We also strongly
suggest you look for breeders in your area or visit local
dog shows. Here you can see the dogs first-hand and
ask questions that you may have. Any reputable breeder
would love to talk to you and can point
out both the good and bad of their breed. If you want
to find a breeder in the Columbia, SC and surrounding areas
you can check out our
breeder referral page.
We also
suggest you visit our
buying a puppy section more helpful
information about getting a dog and for links to other sites
that may help.
What is a Canine
Good Citizenship test and where can I get my dog tested?
Since starting in
1989, the AKC's Canine Good Citizen certification program
has been one of the groups most popular and rapidly growing
program. It not only serves as a great way to start a
new dog in other obedience events through the AKC, but it
also allows pet owners the opportunity to show their dog has
mastered the basic skills needed to be a happy safe member
of the community. To find out more or to find out more
CLICK HERE.
How do I find out
about matches in the area?
To find out
information about upcoming matches and shows sponsored by
the Columbia Kennel Club
CLICK HERE. A great
source about upcoming matches or shows in your area is
InfoDog.com. To go to InfoDogs Match Announcement Page
CLICK HERE.
How do I
get started in showing my dog?
Like many
other topics listed on this page we have set up a whole
section of dog shows and showing your dog.
CLICK HERE
to go to that section. One of the best ways to get
started is to get involved with your local kennel club.
By joining and getting involved in a club you will instantly
have access to people that may have many years of showing
experience. Since they show in your local area they
can be great resources. Another benefit of joining is
many clubs also either sponsor or are involved in local
handling classes or obedience training groups. These
are great ways to learn the skills you will need to actively
show your dog if you so choose. Finally, most clubs
also hold matches or practice shows where people can show
their dogs in a less formal environment along with many
other new handlers and dogs. See the question above
for more about finding matches in your area.
How can I
find out more about my local dog laws and ordinances?
Kennel Club
members actively monitor developments in the way of dog
legislation in their area and across the country. We
regularly discuss events that effect the dog fancy and most
of our meetings. We also have a
legislative
section where you can find
links to most of the local governing agencies so you can get
information about the laws in this area. You will also
find the contact information for the clubs legislative
liaison if you need help finding more information.
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