Constitution
of the Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America, Inc.
ARTICLE I - NAME AND
OBJECTIVES
SECTION 1.
The name of the club shall be the Dogue de Bordeaux
Society of
SECTION 2.
The objects of the club shall be:
·
To encourage
the highest standards in breeding registered purebred Dogue
de Bordeaux and to do all possible to bring the Dogue
de Bordeaux’s 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 the Dogue de Bordeaux shall be judged, and to perfect, protect,
and maintain the standard in the best interest of the Dogue
de Bordeaux with the assistance of other breed clubs of the Dogue
de Bordeaux throughout the world.
·
To
establish and run a breed rescue to protect and save the Dogue
de Bordeaux from impound, abusive environments, and when needed.
·
To
research genetic defects of the Dogue de Bordeaux to
help breed healthier Dogue de Bordeaux.
·
To
promote canine education and healthy ownership of the Dogue
de Bordeaux and all dogs.
·
To
do everything possible to protect and advance the best interests of the breed
and encourage sportsmanlike competition at all dog events.
·
To
conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, obedience trials and other events
for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of The American
Kennel Club.
·
To
prove the natural working ability of the Dogue de
Bordeaux by urging members to participate in weight pulls, temperament tests,
obedience, agility and canine good citizen events.
·
To
get all owners, breeders and fanciers of the Dogue de
Bordeaux involved in the events, meetings and general doings of the club,
regardless of dog status (pet or show quality).
·
To
publish bi-monthly
newsletter as a base of communication among all members.
SECTION 3.
The DDBSA shall not be operated or conducted for profit and no part of any
profits, residues, or remainders from dues or donations shall inure to the
benefit of any member or individual.
SECTION 4.
The members of this club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such
by-laws as may be required to carry out these objects.
Amended xx/2005
