Great Pyrenees Club of Puget Sound


	Site Contents

	About GPCPS
	-	History
	-	Code of Ethics
	-	Rescue
	-	Contact

	Club Events

	Breed Info

	Member Services

	Admin

Club History & Purpose

The Great Pyrenees Club of Puget Sound, which was founded in 1972, is an affiliate of the Great Pyrenees Club of America and is sanctioned by The American Kennel Club. Our purpose, as stated in our Constitution, is "to advance and protect the interest of purebred Great Pyrenees and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection." Our Code of Ethics further states that the club shall, "..promote and foster the highest standards among breeders and owners and encourage sportsmanship and cooperation in the improvement and advancement of our breed."

The club conducts many activities to accomplish these goals. In the past these activities have included educational and informational forums for the public and our members. We have also hosted four National Specialty shows which were attended by over 100 Great Pyrenees and their owners. In conjunction with the Portland area club, we also host a summer Great Pyrenees specialty near Vancouver where 60-70 dogs are shown. Currently we publish an excellent Bulletin that contains reports of Club activities and informational articles on subjects such as health, grooming, care, breeding and history of the breed. We hold several club activities during the year. These often involve a guest speaker on topics ranging from health care to training.

Once a year we have a picnic-potluck incorporating a discussion and/or demonstration of some aspect of the breed or of Pyr ownership. Every August we hold our annual AKC match, picnic and general fun day for Pyrs and their owners. And just for pleasure we have an annual Christmas Party without dogs.

We run a regular puppy referral program and participate in several all breed public information activities during the year. We have an established Rescue network for the breed in Western Washington and work closely with our "sister" club in the Portland/Vancouver area. We participate at a local level in the activities of The Great Pyrenees Club of America.

Our 100 members include active breeders and exhibitors, and devoted and interested owners of family companions. All Great Pyrenees are important and fill a purpose in their owners' lives. The Club is devoted to the interests and welfare of all Great Pyrenees and their owners.

We invite anyone who owns or admires Great Pyrenees to join our Club and participate in our activities. For further information, visit our contacts page.

What's New

The GPCPS holds exciting and interesting events throughout the year. Please visit our online calendar to see the times, dates and locations of our events, and for contact numbers and emails.

Are you a GPCPS member?

Be sure to log in here to get the latest in club reports, specialty updates, and vital stats. Got news? There are online forms for updating your contact info, submitting a brag or bravo, even for submitting your committee report. See you online!

Can't remember your login info? Drop us a line and we'll send it to you: gpcpsweb@gpcps.com