GWPCNC

• to encourage and promote the breeding of pure-bred German Wirehaired Pointers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
• to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by The American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which German Wirehaired Pointers shall be judged;
• to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials, field trials and hunting tests:
• to conduct performance events such as hunting tests, specialty shows, field trials,obedience trials and sanctioned matches under the rules of The American Kennel Club.

RESULTS for show and field events for the October GWPCA 50th Anniversary National event in Whittington, IL are being posted and updated.  There are also a few candid photos.

http://www.gwpca2009national.com/

 Our Annual Specialty date and location have been changed.  

Diane Marsh  fdmarsh@comcast.net

Debbie Lewis  gspsbmom@comcast.net

AKC NOTICE:

Rule Change for AKC Events

Effective January 1, 2010
All dogs must be individually registered with either the AKC or a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration in order to participate in any AKC Conformation, Performance, or Companion event. See details and FAQs here.

See the full text of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows.

If you have further questions please contact the Event Plans Department at eventplans@akc.org or (919) 816-3579.