Wales & West of England Pug Dog Club

Welcome to the home of the Wales and West of England Pug Dog Club. Our aim is to keep you informed about all things Puggy.

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About Us

The Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club is one of five Pug breed clubs in the UK. It was formed in 1987 when a group of Pug enthusiasts exhibiting at the Toydog Society Of Wales Open show informally discussed the setting up of a Welsh Pug dog club. A year later the Club was recognised and approved by the Kennel Club and was to be called The Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club. In January 1989, the first show – a twelve class Open Show was held at Chepstow Drill Hall.

Two Open shows were held annually up until 1993 – one in Wales & the other in the West Of England. After being granted Championship Status In 1994 the Club held its first Championship Show at the Usk College of Agriculture where the judge was Mrs Ferelith Somerfield. We continue to hold two shows a year – the Open Show at Charfield Memorial Hall in January and the Championship show at the Usk College of Agriculture in June.

The Club consists of a Patron, President, Vice Presidents, Honorary Life Members, Chairperson, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer and a Committee of up to 14 members.

The Club’s objectives are to promote the quality and well being of the breed, and to encourage and advise Owners & Breeders to adopt the Kennel Club’s Code of Ethics, the Kennel Club’s Breed Standard, and the Club’s General Code of Ethics & Guidelines.

Two members of the committee represent the Club on the Pug Breed Council, which compiles and approves the judges lists & two others on the newly formed Health Sub Committee.

The Club also incorporates a very active Pug Dog Rescue scheme with representatives covering all of Wales and the West of England.

The Club continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the continuing support of its members and exhibitors alike, while not forgetting the hard work and dedication of the Officers and Committee.

Kennel Club Guidelines

• Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.

• Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, or who carries out a caesarean section on a bitch, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.

• Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.

• Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.

• Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.

• Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.

• Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.

• Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.

• Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.

• Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.

• Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.

• Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.

• Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).

• Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog
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• Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
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© The Kennel Club September 2008

Membership

Application for membership shall be proposed on appropriate application form, signed by one existing fully paid up member and seconded by one Committee member at a meeting of the Committee.

Candidates will be accepted on a two-thirds majority vote of the Committee present at that meeting and accepted upon payment of subscription. The Committee reserve the right to refuse Membership.

On acceptance the member will receive a copy of the Club’s constitution and will be expected to conform to the Club’s rules, guidelines and Code of Ethics.

Subscriptions for membership which can be paid by standing order if so wished are due by the 1st January each year and are payable in advance for the 12 months following.

Membership application forms can be obtained from the Secretary or by downloading, along with a Standing Order Payment form (optional).

Subscription fees for 2017 and until further notice: Single £4: Joint £6 (husband/wife/partnership or joint registration of dogs) £1 junior (8-18) payable to Wales & West Of England Pug Dog Club.

Fully paid up members who actively show their dogs will automatically receive a schedule for all the Club’s events. Non members will only automatically receive a schedule if they entered the corresponding show the previous year.

I/We hereby apply for membership of above named club.

If successful, I/We agree to abide by the Club’s Rules, Guidelines and Code of Ethics

BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE

Name (Mr. Mrs. Miss Ms.) …………………………………………………….

Address ………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………...

.……………………………. Post Code ……………………………...

Telephone No. ………………… Affix ………………………………….

Proposed by (paid up member) ……………………………………………….

Signature/s of Applicant/s ………………………………...... Date ....……….

I / We enclose membership fee for 2017

( ) £6 - Joint ownership of dog/s or partnership

( ) £4 - Single ownership of dog/s

( ) £1 - Junior (8 to 18)

If you choose to pay future subscriptions by standing order, please tick box & send

Completed S/O instruction to your Bank or building society

Please return completed form to: Mr Jeff Phillips

Station Road

Kidwelly

CARMS

SA17 4UT

Tel. 01554 89081083

email: jansclan@btinternet.com

STANDING ORDER INSTRUCTION

To the Manager

___________________________ Bank / Building Soc.

Address_______________________________________

_______________________________________

_________________ Post Code____________

Please pay by the 1st January 2018 and each year until further

Notice the sum of £ ________ to the

Wales & West of England Pug Dog Club (Account no. 71472445) (Sort code 40 - 18 - 18)

HSBC 61, High Street, Cowbridge, South Glamorgan. CF71 7YJ

Please debit such amounts to my / our Account no. _______________

Sort Code _______________

Signed ______________________________ Date ________________

Name __________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

_____________________________ Post Code_____________

This instruction supersedes all previous instructions

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