German Shepherd Dog Club of Rochester, NY, Inc.

German Shepherd Dog Club of Rochester, NY, Inc.; Established 1956.

CLUB OBJECTIVES: 

• Guide our members toward a greater understanding of the German Shepherd Dog.

• Encourage only breedings which will lead to breed improvement; and do everything possible to bring the German Shepherd's physical and mental qualities to perfection.

• Adopt guidelines such as a Breeder Code of Ethics which sets forth for members basic minimum requirements for the breeding and maintenance of the German Shepherd Dog.

• Require members and urge breeders and the general public to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club.

• Encourage sportsmanlike participation at dog shows, obedience trials, rally trials, tracking tests and other activities.

• Conduct AKC licensed specialty shows, matches, obedience and rally trials.

• Educate members and others on feeding, diseases, treatment, fundamental training, general care and understanding of the breed.