CKC fees

For those of you who own CKC registered dogs but do not actually belong to the Canadian Kennel Club, the CKC is instituting an annual fee of $55 so that they can keep track of the titles gleaned by those dogs whose owners are not CKC members.

Some people feel that this is a 'cash cow' move by the CKC. When the AKC was in financial trouble, they elected to allow non-registerd dogs to compete in their performance events. Our CKC looked at doing the same thing but the members stated that they did not want this to occur. The CKC listened to the members who responded to their question regarding the mixed breeds in CKC performance events and then had to come up with a better plan. They decided to ask non-members to join their club if they want to play in the same events as members.

I would like to hear how others feel about this plan.

Oh, speaking of memberships, ours SAWHDA fees for 2011 are due. I'd better get on that.

The Prez