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 in Canby, Oregon where 60-70 dogs are shown.

Member activities have included picnic-potlucks, sanctioned matches and an annual Christmas Party, our only event that does not include dogs. You will often find discussions and/or demonstrations of some aspect of the breed and its ownership, or educational seminars relating to general animal husbandry, included in our dog related activities.

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, the Columbia Cascade Great Pyrenees Club, which is based in the Portland/Vancouver area. We participate at a local level in the activities of The Great Pyrenees Club of America.

Our 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.