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CLUB
HISTORY
The Löwchen Club of America was founded in 1971 by Charles and Jane
Cook and Robert and Carol Yhlen. Originally named the Little Lion Dog Club of
America, the club's initial mission was to create and maintain a breed
registry for the Löwchen in the United States. The Club began to accept new members in
1973 and first collected dues in 1975. In the early 1980's the club
newsletter, Headlions, was published. Headlions is today a quarterly
publication of the Löwchen Club of America.
June of 1984 saw a point
system set up and implemented, to encourage Löwchen owners to exhibit
their dogs in both conformation and obedience for championship titles. By
1985 club membership had grown to 35.
The club began holding Regional Specialties in 1984 and National
Specialties in 1985. In 1990, the
club wrote its constitution according to American Kennel Club
guidelines. In 1991 the club name
was officially changed to Löwchen Club of America and work was begun toward recognition by
the American Kennel Club.
On April
1, 1996 the
Löwchen was accepted for registration and into the Miscellaneous Class.
This was the first step to full recognition by the American Kennel Club. On January
1, 1999 the
Löwchen was accepted into full recognition with the American Kennel Club
along with the Havanese and the Anatolian Shepherd.
Officers, Board of
Directors and Committees
Constitution and By-laws
Board of Director Minutes
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January08 minutes
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LÖWCHEN CLUB OF AMERICA MEMBERSHIP
There are four types of membership:
Full Membership: applicant must be 18 years of age or older, own or
co-own a Lowchen, must agree to abide by the Constitution and by-laws of the
club and submit two letters of recommendation and a signed Code of Ethics. Application
Associate Membership: applicant must be 18 years of age or older,
must agree to abide by the Constitution and by-laws of the club and submit a
signed Code of Ethics. Associate members have all rights and privileges of
membership except the rights to vote or hold office. Application
Junior Membership: applicant must be 10 years of age to 18 years of
age, must agree to abide by the Constitution and by-laws of the club and submit
a signed Code of Ethics. Junior members have all rights and privileges of
membership except the rights to vote or hold office. Application
Foreign Membership: applicant must be 18 years of age or older,
reside outside the boundaries of the United States, must agree to abide by the Constitution and
by-laws of the club and submit a signed Code of Ethics. Foreign members have
all rights and privileges of membership except the rights to vote or hold
office. Application
Code of Ethics
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