COUNCIL
The
Sacramento Council of Dog Clubs is a coalition of AKC
breed, all-breed, and training clubs, each represented by a
delegate at bi-monthly meetings (Council By-Laws). The
General Membership meeting is held on the second Monday of every
odd number month at 7:00 p.m. at the
SMUD Customer Service
Center, 6301 S Street, Sacramento.
The Council addresses issues affecting the dog fancy, including
legislation, ethics, and education. Breed showcases, an annual
symposium for dog breeders, and information on
breed rescue
resources are an integral part of our educational efforts. We
maintain a 24-hour answering service for
breed referrals
or any dog-related question.
The
Pink Book, updated yearly, has proven to be a valuable
link between the public and reputable, responsible breeders. The
Pink Book is available as a ready resource to veterinarians, pet
shops, clubs, boarding kennels and breeders.
Any club may apply for membership in the Council by writing to
the Corresponding Secretary, P.O. Box 215126, Sacramento, CA
95821. Or, you can click
[HERE]
for a printable copy of the application.
The
Breeders' Referral service
was established in 1970 by the Council to help the public locate
reputable breeders of quality dogs. In addition to this site,
the Council publishes an annual directory, the Pink Book, which
is distributed free of charge to veterinarians, feed stores, pet
shops and groomers throughout the greater Sacramento region. The
Council also maintains a 24-hour answering service and regularly
advertises in the Sacramento Bee in order to educate the public
on buying from reputable breeders.
Breeders listed by the Council are subject to our
Code Of Ethics. Each applicant
must have a thorough knowledge of his or her breed and be active
in AKC or UKC sanctioned events or activities relative to that
breed's instinct and purpose. The applicant's premises are
inspected for sanitary conditions, the health of the dogs, and
record-keeping, including sales contracts and spay/neuter
agreements.