2013 General Meetings:
Jan 14 - SMUD
March 11-SMUD
July - No Meeting
Sept 9 -SMUD
Nov 11- SMUD

2013 Board Meetings:
Feb - No Meeting
April 8 -SMUD
June 6 Conference Call
Aug 12 Conference Call
Oct 14 -SMUD


2013 BREED SHOWCASE
PHOTOS


SANDY FUND DONATIONS


It was moved and seconded at the 11/12/12 meeting to send a $200.00 donation to the Sandy Fund sponsored by AKC. I spoke to their representative and we can donate directly to this specific fund.
The address to send the money is:
The Sandy Fund
c/o AKC Humane Fund
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY. 10016.

Be sure to note the check "The Sandy Fund" so it doesn't go into their general humane fund.

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Sacramento Council of
Dog Club's mission is to promote and advance the welfare of American Kennel Club and United Kennel Club purebred and rare-breed dogs through the membership of All-Breed, Specialty and Training Clubs
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TO VISITORS OF THIS WEBSITE: WELCOME!


We hope this site will be of assistance to you in finding reputable breeders of more than 60 AKC-registered breeds. In this age of the puppy-mill industry, it is most important that potential dog owners be put in contact with ethical, non-commercial breeders, those who breed for love and not for profit. Breeders listed here can advise potential buyers on what to expect from the particular breed they are considering. Those who purchase a puppy will always have a ready source of information and guidance as their pet matures. Best of all, they will be assured of buying a healthy, well-socialized puppy that has been raised in a loving home.
 
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Hi everyone,

It's time once again for our
Fall Breeders Showcase! We are VERY excited to announce a new location. Pet Food Express @ The Fountains in Roseville at the corner of Galleria Blvd. and Roseville Parkway in Roseville. Our current President, Diana Smith worked hard to secure this wonderful new venue! I'm sure you all will agreee it is a much better opportunity to spead the word about all your fabulous breeds! Please read all of the attached information as much of the information has changed. You just need to email me a confirmation that you will be attending. Please print the attached form and bring it with you. You will not be able to get credit for attending if you do not. I will print a few of these forms and bring to the event for those who cannot print it or who forget theirs at home. Both these attachments will be posted on our website for those of you who cannot open my attachments. It may take a few days from now to get it on our website so have patience. Thanks!

Announcement. pdf
Guidelines.pdf

Sincerely,
Karen O'Neil



USDA Proposed Regulations

The proposed regulations of the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have the potential to affect the way hobby breeders sell puppies. These new regulations change the exemption of "retail pet stores," which is how most hobby breeders are now exempt from USDA regulation. Under the proposed regulation change, retail pet stores ((defined as anyone selling puppies directly to a final customer for use as pets) would be exempt from USDA regulation only if the customer actually enters the premises of the breeder prior to the buying the pet. This requirement would preclude selling puppies to anyone outside your local geographical region unless the buyer goes to your home to physically observe the puppy and the premises.
Being subject to USDA regulation means far more than being subject to USDA inspections. Breeders would have to adhere to USDA animal housing requirements (size of kennel facility, etc.) and could not maintain the animals in a home environment. Although the proposed rules increase to four the number of breeding females that can be maintained before the breeder is subject to USDA regulation, the definition of "breeding females" is vague. Some have raised the question as to whether co-owned bitches might count toward the four animals. Also, whether one intends to breed a bitch or not, if she is not spayed -- no matter what her age -- she probably counts toward the definition of "breeding female."

For more information on the proposed regulations and their possible effect on hobby breeders, go to the AKC link below.

http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4656 (There is a link on the side of the cited page for signing the petition).



California Pet Friendly

The Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs is joining forces with other dog and cat organizations to protect the rights of responsible pet owners in California.  Help us to keep California Pet-Friendly now and for the future.



Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs Member Logo

The Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs encourages our members to display the "Member" logo* on their websites to promote their affiliation with the SCDC.

*The "Member" logo is copyrighted 2011 and may only be used on SCDC member club websites. Display on websites of non-member clubs is expressly forbidden. Authorized Member clubs can be verified here. Please report any website display infractions to: SCDC President - Diana Smith queenshatsoff@yahoo.com




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