{"id":414,"date":"2022-03-24T16:44:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T20:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wphd.iwcc.ca\/?page_id=414"},"modified":"2022-09-19T20:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T00:46:47","slug":"clubs-organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wphd.iwcc.ca\/fr\/clubs-organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Clubs & Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Breed Clubs<\/h2>\n

National Breed Dog Clubs or Breed Parent Clubs are essential because they support preserving and protecting their Club\u2019s purebred dogs. With the concept of showing dogs growing worldwide, it became increasingly important to have uniform show rules and to document the winnings and pedigrees of the top-rated dogs for \u201cmany\u201d different breeds. These clubs provide the owners of specific breeds an avenue to communicate with one another and promote their breeds. They are responsible for making their breed\u2019s Standard understood and respected by the breeders and its members. They also educate their members by holding workshops and seminars on various subjects such as health, movement, conformation, grooming, etc. Most clubs will also publish Magazines, Bulletins, and Newsletters and sponsor Breed Specialty Shows.<\/p>\n

The Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada <\/strong>(an example of a breed club)<\/em> is ours. Its mandate is to safeguard and protect the breed\u2019s best interests by encouraging, through selective breeding, the highest quality of soundness and conformation to standard and maintaining the present outstanding temperament of the Irish Wolfhound. The Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada also serves to acquaint the public with these dogs\u2019 natural qualities and offer members an opportunity to meet people with the same enthusiasm for the breed. It is also an excellent place for breeders to share their knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n

The IWCC Code of Ethics applies to all members and aligns with the Animal Protection Act, reflecting our general priorities for hound welfare, responsible breeding, and ownership.<\/p>\n

You can support the Club’s mandate by joining and remaining a member of the IWCC. The Club relies on a group of volunteers to run the Club. Many tasks (both large and small) will help make this Club, The Bulletin, and the website a valuable resource of information for its members.<\/p>\n

Many of us have families, and we all have busy lives and can spare only a few hours for volunteer work, but every little bit counts.<\/p>\n

What You Can Do to Help<\/strong><\/p>\n