About Us
Mission Statement
(a) To encourage and promote the quality breeding of pure-bred German Shepherd Dogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
(b) 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 Shepherd Dogs shall be judged.
(c) To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the Breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and performance events.
(d) To conduct sanctioned matches, licensed specialty shows, obedience trials, performance events and any other event for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.
Club History
In 1950, the German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater New Haven was formed and dedicated to the enhancement of the breed in our area. Led by our first President William Goldbecker, a Fire Chief in New Haven, he brought to the membership the knowledge he had acquired from his native Cologne, Germany, about the German Shepherd Dog.
It was not until 1960/1961, that our Club obtained official recognition from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America and the American Kennel Club. Our first show was held in 1961. Among the small group of fanciers who gave life and vigor to the Club was Betsy Gomez and Richard Cusano, and several others.
Since the first show in Wallingford, Connecticut, eminent American & Canadian specialists in the breed judged our specialties including Walter Martin of the Wienerau Kennels who came from Germany to Judge our fifteenth Annual Specialty Show on October 9th 1976.
The Greater New Haven Club is also committed to the total German Shepherd Dog and likewise offers annual obedience trials for fanciers throughout the country.
Led today by our President Lyn Chernak, we are a vigorous club, promoting activities for the novice as well as the seasoned exhibitor and breeder. Our club honors many of its members who have distinguished themselves in breed activities. Today our club claims some of the top breeders in the country and some of the most successful exhibitors in the United States.
Membership
The German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater New Haven has been dedicated to the promotion of the German Shepherd Dog breed and education of their pack leaders (people like you) for more than 70 years. The club is made up of a devoted collection of German Shepherd Dog fanatics that posses extensive experience and understanding in all German Shepherd topics. This experience covers many areas including but not limited to breeding, training, conformation preparation, obedience training, scent work training, socialization, understanding of AKC policies and procedures and much more. By becoming part of this very focused group you can gain access to:A membership with vast experience and expertise
- The club's training classes in many different categories
- The club's AKC Sporting Events in many performance categories
- The club's training facility for practice sessions
- Social interaction with like minded enthusiasts
- And much more
If you'd like to learn more and be considered for membership, please download, complete and return a Membership Application to our Membership Chair Person (contact information is on the application).
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Upcoming Events
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Jan 1007:00 PM | GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
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Feb 1407:00 PM | GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
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Mar 1409:00 PM | GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB OF GREATER NEW HAVEN
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