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If you are looking for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy or adult, please use the form under the Breeders Directory menu step. The helpdesk is for general questions and for website help.

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12/31/2012

Q: Hi I am the proud owner of a cardi and maybe a second one soon. What are the benefits of membership in CWCCA? 

 

A: Welcome to the wonderful world of Cardigans. I will attempt to answer your question.

 

The CWCCA is made of of Cardigan lovers and exhibitors from around the world. We have a wide range of interests and passions but we are all passionate about our Cardigans.

 

Membership in this organization can take many forms. All are loyal supporters of the breed but many don’t compete in anything other than loving their pets on a daily basis. 

 

The CWCCA is the parent club for the American Kennel Club and as such we participate in programs of the AKC. 

 

The CWCCA is responsible for things such advising the AKC on the breed standard and participating in AKC related programs which benefit all dogs and Cardigans in particular. 

 

We sponsor a national specialty each year and a number of regional supported entries and specialties throughout the US during the year. We maintain a breeder referral list, educate breeders and exhibitors, mentor new members and individuals wishing to judge our breed in the conformation ring and maintain our Code of Ethics which may be found on our web site.

 

If you wish to become a new member of our club, you will need to fill out an application and submit it as well as find two members who will sponsor you. Your name will be published in our newsletter and 60 days later you will be a member.

 

Non members are welcome at our specialties. The first week in April is our next one in Tucson. 

 

I am sure I have missed a few things ….oh, the biggest and best is meeting & networking with fellow Cardigan lovers and learning from them about a breed dear to my heart. Barb P. – Membership Chair 

01/18/2013

Q: I want to donate to your rescue group. Where should I send my check?

 

A: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust (CWCNRT) will be extremely grateful for your donation. 


Here is a link to their website http://cardiganrescue.org


All donations should be made payable to the CWCNRT and sent to:
Becky Smith, Treasurer
2236 Warson Rd
Springfield, IL 62704 

02/07/2013

Q: My husband and I will be getting our first Cardi at the end of February 2013. We would like to become members, but don’t actually know anyone in the club except for our Breeder. We have actually never met her. Do we need to wait for a few years until we have met some club members? I am able to go to the Specialty this year and hope to meet many wonderful Cardi owners and Breeders. We would like to be active but there are no other Cardigans in our town.


What should we do? 

 

A: No need to wait years. You might discuss this with your breeder if they are CWCCA members. Many new members are sponsored in this way. Another option would be to get to know some of our wonderful cardigan folks at the National Specialty coming up soon.  

02/24/2013

Q: Health question: At what age do growth plates close in Cardis? I do not want to spay until they are closed. Can you direct me to solid information on Cardis? My pup is 4-1/2 months old, and every day is a new delight.thank you, 

 

A: We were unable to locate specific information for Cardis, but since they are relatively small dogs, they should fall in the middle of the published ranges for epiphyseal closure which is about 310 days old. You should consult with your veterinarian who may recommend radiographs of the humerus or femur which are among the last to close.

 

Enjoy your puppy! 

04/22/2013

Q: We just acquired a Cardi Male Pup. What age should he be neutered since the Breeder (CCWA Member) sold him to us as a pet?

 

A: There is no one answer to this question but most veterinarians would recommend neutering at four to six months of age.. Recent statistical research (not specific to Cardigan Welsh Corgis) points toward an increased risk for joint problems in dogs that are neutered early so some owners postpone neutering until the growth plates are closed, or at eight months to one year of age. However, some municipalities require earlier neutering or impose high licensing fees for intact dogs. Occasionally, a young male will develop really obnoxious behaviors like urine marking, mounting and aggression. Those dogs should be neutered as soon as possible to restore peace to the household.

 

Enjoy your Cardi!

Barbara S Merickel DVM 

04/29/2013

Q: I would like to make a donation on behalf of my friend’s Cardigan that just passed away at 17 years of age. His name was Levi. If I make a donation, do you send a card letting my friend know a donation was made on her behalf? 

 

A: If you will tell us who the person is, we will send a note stating that a donation was made in the Levi’s name. What a lovely thought.

 

Gail LaBerge, 
CWCCA 1st Vice President 

05/01/2013

Q: I am trying to plan for the National specialty. With regard to veterans–are we allowed to show spayed/neutered veterans at the specialty? 

 

A: From the AKC Rules for Dog Shows pg 45: ‘Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may compete in the Veterans Classes at Independent Specialties. The winner of each of these classes will be eligible to compete for Best of Breed‘ 

05/25/2013

Q: We live in Reno Nevada and would like to get a Corgi for my son, who is 17. Corgi’s are his favorite breed. My question is where you are located and to you ship the pups or do we pick them up? We do want a pup since we have 2 cats and want the pup to grow up with the cats. Our cats are very dog friendly. Any info you can send me will be greatly appreciated. Also what is the charge for rescuing a pup.Thank you for any info.

 

A: Just for clarity, you mention Corgi, of which there are two distinct breeds, Pembroke (no tail) and Cardigan (with tail) and there are both similarities and differences between the two.

 

CWCCA is the AKC Parent Club for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The CWCCA itself does not actually handle anything regarding Cardigan Corgi placement other than to facilitate communication between members who have Cardigans available for placement and those who seek them. Each breeder in our Breeders directory lists their availability and will have their preferences in transporting a placement. 

 

CWCNRT (Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust) http://cardiganrescue.org is a wholly separate organization, made up of very dedicated and caring folks, who may or may not be members of the CWCCA, and they do excellent work in rescue and re-homing Cardigan Welsh Corgi’s in need. Sherilyn Curti is the National Coordinator for CWCNRT and your best resource for rescue information.

 

Hope this information is helpful in your search 🙂 

05/17/2013

Q: Hi, my husband and I would like to join, we are the proud parents of three akc cardi’s. Can you send me the form and information? We want to get listed in the breeders section. What do we need to do? Thanks 

 

A: Have a look at our How to Join page in the menu above under ‘The Club’, where you will find our application, contact information for our Membership Chair, and a brief description of membership types. At the request of and vote by our membership, there is a three consecutive year waiting period before a member may list in our Breeders Directory.  

01/29/2014

On this freezing day in south Alabama, I am housebound, exploring various random internet sites and I obviously connect to corgis. Somewhat to my surprise I read of dog, “Bob” Llwyd. This dog was owned by my grandfather, Dr. J.T.Lloyd. His only child was my mother, Mary(1919-2005). I have newspaper clipping about “Bob” and a framed photograph of him. My mother, came to Alabama from Wales as a war bride. She obtained our first family dog,a Welsh Corgi (Cardigan), from Massachusetts, sent to Demopolis, Alabama in late 50’s or early 60’s. There could not have been many sent to Alabama. Over the years, my siblings and I have owned many corgis though only our childhood one from Mass. was a cardigan. This is just a little story of a transplanted Welsh mother keeping her children connected to her homeland, one way by a dog! It worked. Kathryn – Alabama 

06/14/2014

Q: Hi – I was a member many years ago, but dropped out when I stopped showing. However, there is a new puppy on the horizon and I plan to be active again. Do I just reapply like a new member or can an old membership be reinstated?

 

A: You will need to re-apply for membership. Welcome back. 

11/02/2014

Q: How can we know the Cardigan Welsh Corgi obedience standings

 

A: AKC has a page at AKC Obedience Qualifiers that lists the top 25 in either all breed or breed specific. There is also a more detailed report available for purchase in the AKC online store 

10/26/2015

Q: Hello,Is there a more complete list of events for showing cardigans? I’d like to visit before we get our first cardi puppy and I can’t believe there won’t be anything happening until May.Thank you!

 

A: There will be many shows where you can visit with Cardigans. Try the AKC Event Search page. You can select a breed and one or more states around you to find shows. 

03/28/2015

Q: I currently have two Cardigans. The three year old male (bred by Pat Santi) currently has his Companion Dog and Rally Advanced titles. I plan to show him in Graduate Novice at the Specialty in May. My first Cardigan, Aberdovey Starlight Coast CD, RE passed away in November. I am considering becoming a member of the CWCCA. Is it too late to apply for membership prior to the Specialty? Also, are events at the Specialty such as the Performance/Companion dinner open to members only, or to all competitors?I have never attended a Specialty, so this is new territory. I’m all ears! 

 

A: CWCCA Membership is not required to attend most events at the National Specialty and we’ll be glad to have you join us. The only events where Membership is required are the Megan Competition and the Annual General Meeting. Please do come join us ! 

04/21/2015

Q: Reference  National Specialty…I do not want to participate, but do want to watch different events. Can anyone attend to watch? If so what is the best day? I’d also like to make contact with Missouri breeders as I’d like to get another Cardi in the next couple of years. Thanks for the info!

 

A: You can absolutely come join us at Purina in 2016. Depending on what you would like to observe our very versatile breed doing, Sat – Tue are generally Herding, Obedience, Rally and Agility focused, while Wed-Sat are Conformation centric. There is no parking or admission fee. We’ll be glad to meet you 🙂 

09/09/2016

Q: My cardigan puppy is 11 weeks old and his ears haven’t stood up yet. Should I tape them? And if so, where do I find information on that subject, please?

 

A: Your breeder should be the best resource, though several websites also have ‘how to’s’. One is here: http://c-myste.com/info/ear-taping/ 

11/28/2016

Q: We want to adopt a potentially headstrong and feisty male puppy (8 weeks). We already have a feisty headstrong female cardi (who will be 9.5 months old at potential adoption time) and we want to know if there could be temperament problems. Our current female cardi has had obedience training and we adamantly continue it. 

 

A: In my experience I’ve had little problem introducing a puppy into our group of several dogs. The puppy will generally be submissive to the older dog, especially when it is such a young pup. We also personally have had better luck with male/female pairings than with two females.

 

Your breeder should be able to give you advice on introducing your new little one. If you have a Facebook account I also recommend the group ‘Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppies Purebred’ as a source. You can find the link on our ‘Other Resources’ page under ‘The Breed’. 

11/28/2016

Q: We would like to know about degenerative myelopathy. Our 8 month old is a carrier for the disease. Do we need to be conconcerned? 

 

A: If your dog is a carrier rather than at risk it means that she has a single copy of the gene. With a single copy, she should never develop the disease. The main reason for knowing her status as a carrier would be for breeding later on, to not breed her to another carrier. If she is spayed you have no worries. 

11/28/2016

Q: Can you be a member with a spayed purebred female cardi? She has not been AKC registered…do we need to?

 

A: Welcome! Certainly you can be a member. All that is required is that you love Cardigan Welsh Corgis. There is no need to have a show dog, a loved family pet counts just as much.

Personally, I recommend registering your dogs with the AKC for the benefits. You may decide down the road sometime to try out one of the other sports such as Rally or Agility or Barnhunt, or to try a herding instinct, or even just receive a Canine Good Citizen Award from the AKC. Registration helps the AKC track breed statistics and leaves your options open for fun things to do with your girl. 

01/14/2017

Q: National Sweepstakes Eligibility. We have a puppy that we would like to show in the Sweeps at the Nationals this year. He was born on November 4, 2015. The National Sweeps last year was on May 4, 2016 when he would have been exactly 6 months old. He was not shown last year. This year the Sweeps are on May 3, one day shy of our dog being 18 months. Would he be eligible this year? 

 

A: Yes, he is eligible to show. When the nationals dates would preclude a puppy being eligible either year we allow the extra eligibility, but we don’t adjust it down the other direction. 

03/10/2017

Q: Is there an update on when the shopping site will be back up? I did contact the email contact, but did not receive a reply. Thanks.

 

A: No ETA when the page will be back up as the inventory is still ongoing. Make sure that you are sending your email to cwcca.cardishop@gmail.com. If people know what specific item they are looking for, we can make arrangements to get it for them.  

12/04/2017

Q: I have a question about membership fees. If a person joins the club and their membership starts near the end of the membership year, is the fee pro-rated since there would only be a short time left before needing to renew the membership for the upcoming year? Thank you.

 

A: We don’t prorate, but we do one better. We apply the dues paid for the entire next year. Per our Standing Rule C-17:

Any new member application received on or after January 1 will not be billed for dues renewal until July of the following calendar year. The date received will be the date both the application and payment are received by the Membership Chairman.

 

Our dues period is July 1st through June 30th each year.

01/16/2018

Q: Where can I find a list of supported entry shows for 2018? Which shows are Club or regional specialty supported entries?

 

A: You can see upcoming events on our Event Calendar. Supported shows are generally posted about six months in advance. Members are encouraged to also send details of regional specialties and other events that Cardigan folk would be interested in. 

03/01/2018

Q: I applied for membership in November and sent a check dated November 8th 2017. I was wondering what the status of the application is and what I need to do to if there are missing portions;
thank you

 

A: Your application was posted on the members section of the website in early December. An account was created on the members section with your e-mail address as your user name at that time, and an automatic e-mail was generated to  notify you. As we received no challenges to your membership, it became effective on February 5th.

 

We note that you have not yet logged into the members section of the website. Members and applicants: please make sure to check your spam folder for e-mail from admin@cwcca.club or from cwcca.web@gmail.com.

03/07/2018

Q:  have some questions on colors and breeding that aren’t answered on Cardicommentary nor are they addressed on this site regarding reds, brindles, and blacks. Ken Linacre says that rarely if ever has a brindle puppy been born where one of the parents isn’t brindle. However, I am pretty sure that you can get brindle puppies from two non-brindle parents in some cases.

 

I want to confirm what I understand about how the genetics of these colors work.

 

Is there modern information on the breeding of certain colors that could be accessed by newbies such as myself?

 

A: Brindle is a dominant gene and one parent will need to carry at least one copy of it to produce a brindle puppy. That parent could be black or blue merle with brindle points. Either could produce a brindle if bred to a red. The COE does not allow the blue/red breeding of course, but we are talking hypothetically.

 

There’s another case that Linacre perhaps wasn’t aware of. A Cardigan can be “clear red” or what some call “pink”. We do have an article/study posted about that. The parent would have two copies of the recessive “e” gene which suppresses the expression of black. In that case the parent would be registered as and appear red even if carrying a brindle genes. Bred to another dog who is not “ee” they could produce a brindle as long if at least one carries a red gene (i.e. both do not carry two black genes).

 

I went hunting for a good website on color genetics and found this one: http://www.doggenetics.co.uk/. It seems very complete.

07/16/2018

Q: How do I get a test for DM, Fluff?

 

A: Here are links to those I have experience with:

Vetgen  www.vetgen.com

 

DDC Veterinary  
vetdnacenter.com

 

Paw Prints Genetics: 
www.pawprintgenetics.com

I hope that helps!

11/21/2019

Q: My frien Eileen Jones has been a member for a very long time she is unable to purchase the calendar now but I would like to purchase one for her. How can I do that? I did not see anything about it on your website?
Thank you

 

A: It isn't the CWCCA who publishes a calendar.  You are probably looking for the Chesapeake Club Calendar (CCWCC rather than CWCCA).

 

Here is the link to their website:
http://www.chesapeakecardigans.com

 

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Constitution and Bylaws

CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI CLUB OF AMERICA
APPROVED CONSTITUTION
Effective as of February 8, 2019

 

 

ARTICLE I.  Name and Objectives

 

Section 1.  The name of the Club shall be The Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc.  For purposes of brevity, the Club may also be referred to as “the CWCCA.”

 

Section 2.  The objectives of the Club shall be:

 

  1. to encourage and promote knowledge of and quality in the breeding of pure-bred Cardigan Welsh Corgis and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.
  2. to encourage and promote the organization of independent local Cardigan Welsh Corgi Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.
  3. to educate members, breeders and judges to accept the Standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only Standard of excellence by which the Cardigan Welsh Corgi shall be judged in the United States.
  4. to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, companion events, performance events and all other events held for which the club is eligible under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
  5. to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows, companion events, performance events, and all other events under the rules of the American Kennel

Section 3.  The Club shall not be operated for profit, and no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.

 

Section 4.  The members of the Club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such Bylaws as may be required to carry out these objectives.

 

BYLAWS

 

ARTICLE I:  Membership

 

 Section 1.  Eligibility.  There shall be five types of membership open to all who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club.

 

  1. Regular Membership: open to persons 18 years of age and older.  Regular members enjoy all privileges of the Club, are eligible to vote and to hold office.
  2. Associate Membership:  open to persons 18 years of age and older at a reduced dues rate.  Associate membership is recommended to those members who wish to support the Club but cannot regularly attend Club meetings.  Associate members enjoy all privileges of the Club except voting and holding office.  Associate members are not counted in determining the quorum.
  3. Junior Membership:  open to persons 10-17 years of age.  Junior members enjoy all privileges of the Club, except voting and holding office.  Junior members may convert to regular or associate members upon reaching their 18th birthday.
  4. Household Membership: open to up to two adult Regular members residing in the same household, with each eligible to vote and, for those residing within the United States or its territories and possessions, to hold office.
  5. Foreign Membership: open to those individuals who are not U.S. residents (or its territories and possessions).  Shall be entitled to all club privileges except voting and office holding.

Section 2 Dues.  Annual membership dues shall be set by the Board. Dues are payable July 1st.  If the Board should change the amount of the dues, notice must be sent, to the entire membership by the Treasurer or printed in an official Club publication at least 30 days prior to the first dues notice.  The first notice for dues shall be mailed, or cause to be sent, by the Treasurer by June 1.  Dues not paid by September 1st shall cause membership to lapse.  Dues for Regular members shall not exceed $100 per year, dues for Associate members shall not exceed $75.00 per year, dues for Junior members shall not exceed $50.00 per year and dues for Household and Foreign members shall not exceed $150.00 per year.

 

Section 3.  Election to Membership.   Each applicant for membership shall apply on a form approved by the Board of Directors and which shall provide that the applicant agrees to abide by the CWCCA Constitution and By-Laws, the Code of Ethics, and the rules of the American Kennel Club.  The application shall carry the endorsement of two members in good standing.  Sponsors must have been a member of the CWCCA for at least one year and known the applicant for at least 6 months.  Accompanying the application, the prospective member shall submit dues payment for the current year.

 

The names of applicants shall be published in an official CWCCA publication. Written comments are invited from the membership concerning their suitability.  If no adverse comments are received within 60 days of publication, the applicant will be notified of their acceptance.  Any adverse reports received concerning an applicant shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors, and an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Board shall be necessary to elect the applicant to membership.

 

An applicant who has received a negative vote by the Board may be presented by one of the applicant’s sponsors at the next annual meeting of the Club, and a favorable vote of ¾ of the regular members present may elect such applicant by secret ballot.

 

Section 4.  Termination of Membership.  Membership may be terminated:

 

  1. by resignation. Any member in good standing may resign upon written notice to the Recording Secretary; but no member may resign when in debt to the Club.  Dues obligations are considered a debt to the Club and they become incurred on the first day of each fiscal year.  Obligations other than dues are considered a debt to the Club and must be paid in full prior to resignation.
  2. by lapsing. A membership will be considered as lapsed and automatically terminated if such member’s dues remain unpaid after September 1st; however, the Board may grant up to an additional 90 days grace to such delinquent members in meritorious cases.  In no case may a regular member whose dues are unpaid as of the date of any Club vote taken be entitled to vote.
  3. by expulsion. A membership may be terminated by expulsion as provided in Article VI of these By-laws.

ARTICLE II:  Meetings

 

Section 1.  Annual Meeting.  The annual meeting of the Club shall be held at a place, date and hour designated by the Board of Directors, preferably between April 15 and June 15 in conjunction with the National Specialty.  Written notice of the Annual Meeting shall be given to each member at least 60 days prior to the date of the meeting.  Members in good standing shall have 21 days from the mailing of the written notice of the Annual Meeting to submit items for New Business to the Recording Secretary.  A detailed agenda for the Annual Meeting shall be mailed to the members not less than 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting.  The quorum for the Annual Meeting shall be 10% of the regular members in good standing eligible to vote.   Members in good standing may bring up, for discussion only, additional items at the Annual Meeting under New Business.  Final action may be taken only on subject matter included in the agenda notice for the Annual Meeting.  Any properly seconded motion, calling for a vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting, must then be sent by the Corresponding Secretary to all regular members in good standing within 21 days following the Annual Meeting.  All votes by mail are to be returned to the Corresponding Secretary within 30 days of the mailing.

 

The results of the vote are to be sent by the Corresponding Secretary to the entire membership or published in an official Club publication within 60 days following the deadline for voting.

 

Section 2.  Special Club Meetings.  Special Club meetings may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the members of the Board who are present at a meeting of the Board or who vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting and shall be called by the Corresponding Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by 10% of the regular members of the Club in good standing.  Such meeting shall be held at such date, place, and hour as may be designated by the Board of Directors.  Written notice of the Special Club meeting shall be mailed by the Corresponding Secretary at least 21 days and not more than 30 days prior to the meeting.  The notice of the meeting shall state the purpose of the meeting and no other Club business may be transacted.  The quorum for such a meeting shall be 10% of the regular members in good standing.

 

Section 3.  Board Meetings.  The first meeting of a new Board shall be held following the Annual Meeting.  There shall be a minimum of three Board meetings per year.  Meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places as are designated by the President or the majority of the Board. If agreed upon by the majority of the Board, the Board may hold meetings by conference call or videoconference.  Notice of each such meeting shall be sent by the Recording Secretary by mail, e-mail, or electronic methods in accordance with state law where incorporated to the Board members at least 7 days prior to the date of the meeting.  The quorum for a Board meeting shall be a majority of the Board.  At meetings of the Board, the President shall have discretionary powers to send any properly seconded motion to all of the Board members for a vote by mail, e-mail, or in accordance with AKC current policy on electronic balloting.

 

Section 4.  Board Business:  The Board of Directors may conduct its business by mail, e-mail, electronic methods in accordance with state law where incorporated, telephone conference call or videoconference. Items voted by telephone call must be confirmed at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting.

 

ARTICLE III:  DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

Section 1.  Board of Directors.  General management of the Club’s affairs shall be entrusted to the Board of Directors.  The Board shall be comprised of the President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer, AKC Delegate, and 5 other persons, all of whom shall be regular members in good standing and residents of the United States.  Except for the AKC Delegate who shall serve for a four-year term, they shall be elected for two-year terms, as provided in Article IV, and shall serve until their successors are announced at the Annual Meeting.  Each retiring officer shall turn over to his successor in office all properties and records relating to that office within 30 days after the Annual Meeting.  The immediate past-president shall serve on the Board in an advisory capacity until the succeeding Annual Meeting.

 

Section 2.  Officers.  The Club’s officers, consisting of the President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, Treasurer and AKC Delegate shall serve in their respective capacities both with regard to the Club and its meetings and the Board and its meetings.

 

  1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board, be an ex Officio member of all committees except the nominating committee, and shall have the duties and powers normally appurtenant to the office of President, in addition to those particularly specified in these By-laws.
  2. The 1st Vice –President shall have the duties and exercise the powers of the President in case of the President’s death, absence, incapacity, or resignation.
  3. The 2nd Vice-President assumes the duties and exercises the powers of the 1st Vice–President in the event of the absence of the 1st Vice-President.
  4. The Recording Secretary, or a designee,* shall conduct the election process, send out all notices of Board meetings, keep a record of all meetings of the Club and of the Board, mail the minutes of all Board meetings to the Board of Directors within 30 days, and keep a record of all Board votes by mail and all matters of which a record shall be ordered by the Board, notify officers and directors of their election to office, and carry out such other duties as are prescribed in these By-Laws.
  5. The Corresponding Secretary, or a designee,* shall be in charge of the Correspondence of the Club, notify members of general meetings, keep a record of all general membership votes, and carry out such other duties as may be requested by the Board.
  6. The Treasurer, or a designee,*shall collect and receive all monies due or belonging to the Club, and shall deposit same in a reliable bank insured by the FDIC and approved by the Board in the name of the Club, and shall keep a roll of the members of the Club with their addresses. The Treasurer’s books shall be at all times open to inspection by the Board and shall be open to members in good standing upon request to the Board.  The Treasurer shall furnish a report to the Board at every meeting stating the condition of the Club’s finances, and every item of receipt or payment not before reported.  At the Annual Meeting, the Treasurer shall render an annual financial report of all monies received and expended from the previous annual financial report up to 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting and stating the financial condition of the Club.  The Treasurer’s books and records shall be subject to audit by a qualified individual or committee upon prior notice by and at the request of the Board.  The Treasurer shall be bonded, the costs of said bond and audits shall be assumed by the Club.  The Treasurer shall carry out other duties as may be requested by the Board.*Designees must be approved by the Board prior to assuming duties.
  7. The AKC Delegate shall represent the CWCCA at all regular and special meetings of the Delegates to the American Kennel Club, and shall serve as liaison between the CWCCA and the AKC.

Section 3.  Vacancies.  Any member of the Board who is absent from three consecutive meetings without just cause, as determined by the Board, will be deemed to have vacated the position.  Any vacancies occurring on the Board or among the officers during the elected term shall be filled for the remainder of the term until the next election by a majority vote of all the then remaining members of the Board; except that a vacancy in the office of President shall be filled automatically by the 1st Vice-President, the 2nd Vice-President shall automatically fill the resulting vacancy in the office of the 1st Vice-President, and the resulting vacancy in 2nd Vice-President shall be filled by a majority vote of the then remaining members of the Board until the next election.

 

ARTICLE IV:  The Club Year, Voting, Nominations, Elections

 

Section 1.  Club Year.  The Club’s fiscal year shall begin on the first day of July and end on the 30th day of June.  The Club’s official year shall be the calendar year.

 

Section 2.  Voting.  At the annual meeting or at a special meeting of the Club, voting shall be limited to those regular members in good standing who are present at the meeting. The election of Officers, Delegate, Directors, amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws, and the standard for the breed shall be decided by written ballot cast by mail, or sent in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs.***

 

The Board of Directors may decide to submit to the members by mail ballot or sent in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs*** other specific questions.  Such decisions shall be passed by a majority vote of those regular members casting ballots.  Voting by proxy will not be permitted at any time in the carrying out of the Club’s business.

 

Section 3.  Nominations.  No person may be a candidate in a Club election who has not been nominated in accordance with these By-Laws.  A Nominating Committee shall be chosen by the Board of Directors before October 15th prior to an election year at which the new officers and Board assume office.  The Nominating Committee shall consist of three members from different areas of the United States and two alternates, all regular members in good standing, no more than one of whom may be a member of the current Board of Directors.  The Board shall name a chairman for the Committee.  The Committee may conduct its business by mail, in person, electronic methods in accordance with state law where incorporated, or telephone conference call.

 

  1. The Nominating Committee shall nominate from eligible regular members of the Club one candidate for each office and for each position on the Board of Directors, including the Delegate to the American Kennel Club, and shall procure in writing the acceptance of each nominee so chosen.  The Committee should consider geographical representation on the Board to the extent that it is practicable.  By November 15th the Nominating Committee shall submit its slate of candidates, including each candidate’s written acceptance, to the Recording Secretary, who shall by November 30th mail the proposed slate, including the full name of each candidate and the name of the state in which he resides, to each regular member of the CWCCA in good standing.
  2. Additional nominations of eligible members may then be made by written petition addressed to and received by the Recording Secretary on or before January 5th of the election year. This petition must be signed by 5 regular members and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee signifying his willingness to be a candidate.  Only one person per household may be nominated as a candidate, and no person shall be a candidate for more than one position, and the additional nominations which are provided for herein may be made only from among those eligible members who have not accepted a nomination of the Nominating Committee.
  3. If no valid additional nominations are received by the Recording Secretary on or before January 5th, the Nominating Committee’s slate shall be declared elected and no further balloting is required.
  4. If one or more valid additional nominations are received by the Recording Secretary on or before January 5th, the Recording Secretary shall mail by February 1st of the election year to each regular member in good standing a ballot listing all the nominees for each position in alphabetical order, with the names of the states in which they reside, and may include a biography not to exceed 75 words, together with a blank envelope and a return envelope addressed to the Recording Secretary marked “Ballot” and bearing the name of the member to whom it was sent. So that ballots may remain secret, each voter, after marking his ballot, shall seal it in the blank envelope, which in turn shall be placed in the second envelope addressed to the Recording Secretary.  The tellers shall check the returns against the list of eligible voting members prior to opening the outer envelopes and removing the blank envelopes, and shall certify the eligibility of the voters as well as the results of the voting.
  5. Nominations cannot be made at the annual meeting or in any manner other than as provided above.

Section 4.  Elections.  The election of Officers, Delegate to the American Kennel Club and Directors shall be conducted by secret mail ballot, or sent in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs*** Such decisions shall be passed by a majority vote of those regular members casting ballots.  Ballots to be valid must be received by the Recording Secretary on or before March 15th of the year of the election of the new Board.  The Board shall appoint three election tellers who are regular members in good standing and who are neither members of the current Board nor candidates on the ballot to count the ballots and report the results to the Recording Secretary.

 

The nominated candidate receiving the largest number of votes for each position shall be declared elected, and all candidates shall be so notified in writing by the Recording Secretary by April 1st.  If any duly elected candidate withdraws his name or is unable to serve for any reason, the vacancy thus created shall be filled by the majority vote of the new Board of Directors as provided in Article III, Section 3.

 

 *** www.akc.org: Clubs and Delegates / Club Relations / Club Policies / Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Club

 

ARTICLE V:  Committees

 

Section 1.  The Board may appoint standing committees or individuals to advance the work of the Club in such matters as dog shows, companion events, performance events, trophies, annual prizes, membership and other fields which may well be served by committees.  Special committees may also be appointed by the Board to aid it on particular projects.  Such committees shall always be subject to the final authority of the Board.  The President may make emergency committee appointments until confirmed or replaced at the next Board Meeting.         

 

Section 2.  Any committee appointment may be terminated by a majority vote of the full membership of the Board upon written notice to the appointee; and the Board may appoint a successor to the person whose service has been terminated.

 

Section 3.  Club Credentials.  Use of the Club stationery, past or present, or logos and insignia of the CWCCA, Inc., by any persons other than current officers and members of the Board of Directors, or anyone specifically authorized by the Board of Directors, is prohibited.  Also, restricted is use of such stationery for any purposes other than the official business of this Club.

 

ARTICLE VI: Discipline

 

Section 1.  American Kennel Club Suspension.  Any member who is suspended from any of the privileges of the American Kennel Club shall automatically be suspended from the privileges of this Club for a like period.

 

Section 2.  Charges.  Any member may prefer charges against another member for alleged misconduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Club or the Breed.  Written charges with specifications must be filed in duplicate with the Recording Secretary together with a deposit of $100.00, which shall be forfeited, if such charges are not sustained by the Board following a hearing.  The Recording Secretary shall promptly send a copy of the charges to each member of the Board, or present them at a Board Meeting, and the Board shall first consider whether the action alleged in the charges, if proven, might constitute conduct prejudicial to the best interests of the Breed or the Club.  If the Board determines that the charges do not allege conduct which would be prejudicial to the Breed or the Club, it may refuse to entertain jurisdiction.  If the Board entertains jurisdiction of the charges, it shall fix a date for a hearing by the Board or a Committee of not less than three members of the Board not less than three weeks nor more than six weeks thereafter.  The Recording Secretary shall promptly send one copy of the charges to the accused member by certified mail, together with a notice of the hearing and an assurance that the defendant may personally appear in his own defense, present evidence and/or have witnesses.

 

Section 3.  Board Hearing.  The Board shall have complete authority to decide whether counsel may attend the hearing, but both complainant and defendant shall be treated uniformly in that regard.  If the hearing is conducted by Committee, at the close of the hearing, the Committee will submit its recommendations for action in writing immediately to the Recording Secretary.  The Recording Secretary will submit the Committee’s recommendations to the full Board for a vote.  Should the charges be sustained, the Board by a majority vote may set a penalty ranging from a letter of reprimand to a suspension of the defendant from all privileges of the Club for not more than six months or until the next Annual Meeting if that will occur after six months.  And, if it deems that punishment insufficient, it may also recommend to the membership that the penalty be expulsion.  Immediately after the Board has reached a decision, its findings shall be put in written form and filed with the Recording Secretary.  The Recording Secretary, in turn, shall notify each of the parties of the decision and penalty, if any.  Notice of official disciplinary action shall be published in an official club publication.

 

Section 4.  Expulsion.  Expulsion of a member of the Club may be accomplished only at an Annual Meeting of the Club following a hearing and upon the recommendation of the Board as provided in Section 3 of this Article.  The defendant shall have the privilege of appearing in his own behalf, though no evidence shall be taken at this hearing.  The President shall read the charges and the findings and recommendations of the Board, and shall invite the defendant, if present, to speak in his own behalf.  The meeting shall then vote by secret ballot on the proposed expulsion.  A 2/3 vote of the Regular Members present and voting at the Annual Meeting shall be necessary for expulsion.  If expulsion is not so voted, the suspension shall stand.

 

ARTICLE VII:   Amendments

 

Section 1.  Amendments.  Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws and Standard of the Breed may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by written petition addressed to the Recording Secretary signed by 20% of the regular members in good standing. The Board of Directors shall promptly consider amendments proposed by said petition. The Corresponding Secretary shall mail, or send in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs, said petition with the Board’s recommendation to the regular members for a vote within three months of the date when the Secretary received the petition. Amendments proposed by the Board of Directors shall be mailed, or sent in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs,*** by the Corresponding Secretary to each regular member for comment. Any comments thereon shall be returned to the Corresponding Secretary within 30 days from the date of mailing. All comments will be considered in preparation of the final amendments to be submitted to the members for vote.

 

Section 2.  The Constitution and the By-Laws and the Standard of the Breed may be amended at any time provided that procedures set forth in Section 1 above have been followed. All ballots concerning such amendments shall be by the dual-envelope procedure described in Article IV, Section 3(d), or sent in accordance with the AKC’s most current procedure on Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Clubs.*** Notice with such ballot shall specify a date not less than 30 days after the date of mailing by which date the ballots must be returned to the Recording Secretary to be counted. The favorable vote of 2/3 of the Regular members in good standing who return valid ballots within the time limit shall be required to effect any such amendment.

 

Section 3.  No amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws, or the Standard for the Breed adopted by the Club shall become effective until it has been approved by the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club.

 

*** www.akc.org: Clubs and Delegates / Club Relations / Club Policies / Electronic Balloting for AKC Parent Club

 


ARTICLE VIII:  Dissolution

 

Section 1.  The Club may be dissolved at any time by the written consent of not less than 2/3 of the regular members.  In the event of dissolution, other than for the purpose of reorganization, whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, none of the property of the Club nor any proceeds thereof, nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any members of the Club, but after payment of the debts of the Club, its property and assets shall be given to a charitable organization for the benefit of dogs selected by the Board of Directors.

 

ARTICLE IX:  Order of Business 

 

Section 1.  At meetings of the Club, the order of business, so far as the character and nature of the meeting may permit, shall be as follows:

Minutes of the last meeting
Report of the President
Reports of the Secretaries
Report of the Treasurer
Reports of Committee
Report of Election Results (Annual Meeting)
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment

 

Section 2.  At meetings of the Board, the order of business unless otherwise directed by majority vote of those present, shall be as follows:

 

Minutes of the last meeting
Report of the Secretaries
Report of the Treasurer
Reports of Committees
Unfinished Business
New Business
Adjournment

 

ARTICLE X:  Parliamentary Authority

 

Section 1.  The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these By-Laws and any other special rules of order the Club may adopt.

Code of Ethics

Effective November 15, 1999
Revised April 14, 2007

 


Each member of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, referred to as the CWCCA shall consider the welfare of the Breed and Club paramount when engaging in any activities involving owning, breeding, leasing, exhibiting, and selling of the Cardigan Welsh Corgis. Acceptance of this Code of Ethics is a condition of membership in the CWCCA.

 

Section 1. CWCCA members are expected to comply with the following:

 

  • Each member shall take lifetime responsibility to ensure that Cardigans of his/her breeding or ownership are cared for in a safe and healthy environment. Should a Cardigan owner no longer be able to care for the dog, the owner shall take all reasonable steps to secure a new home for the dog. If the owner is unable to complete their commitment to the dog, the breeder shall resume responsibility.
  • Each member who contemplates breeding a litter, or who allows the use of his/her stud dog to the same end, shall direct his/her effort toward producing Cardigans of exceptional quality. Members should be forthright and honest regarding their bitch’s or stud dog’s strong and weak points, reproductive record and familial history.
  • A member shall not use for breeding a Cardigan showing a serious defect in type, structure, temperament and/or health. Owners of stud dogs shall not accept for breeding a bitch, the reproduction of which is likely to be detrimental to the breed.
  • Each member shall make an active effort to become educated with regard to inherited problems particular to the breed. Each member should screen all breeding stock for appropriate hereditary problems.
  • A member shall refrain from further use of a Cardigan for breeding if that Cardigan has produced offspring with serious inherited defects detrimental to the animal’s well-being, such as blindness, deafness or impairment of the vital functions, and produces like results with a different mating partner unless such defects can be managed via the use of genetic marker test, judicious breeding and offspring management. In such instances, only superior animals should be bred and only with the informed consent of all participants..
  • A member shall not engage in false or misleading advertising or other misrepresentations of his/her Cardigans, nor shall he/she malign his competitors by making false or misleading statements regarding his/her competitors’ Cardigans, breeding practices or person. No photographs shall be retouched to change the appearance of the dog.
  • Members are encouraged to use the limited registration as provided by the AKC and/or a signed spay/neuter contract when selling or placing Cardigans not to be used for breeding.
  • Each puppy or adult shall be placed or sold in a clean and healthy condition, including appropriate immunization for its age, and shall be at least seven weeks old (unless precluded by state law), namely old enough to make the necessary adjustment to a new home safely. The breeder/seller shall provide each new owner with a health record and written information on the feeding, health care and training of the dog.
  • All members should make themselves aware of and comply with their state laws regarding the breeding and selling of dogs.
  • Each member of the Club has an obligation to protect the interests of the breed by conducting himself/herself in a manner designed to reflect credit upon himself/herself, the breed and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America.

Section 2. Members are expected to comply with the following rules. Failure to comply with the following may be considered to be action(s) not in the best interests of the Club or Breed. Leasing an animal does not exempt the owner from complying with these rules.

 

  • No member shall breed a bitch to cause her to produce puppies more often than twice in 18 months nor breed her before 12 months of age.
  • Blue Merles may be bred to blacks (with or without red or brindle points) only.
  • No member shall dispose of a Cardigan in a shelter or pound.
  • No member shall engage in the wholesaling of litters of Cardigan Welsh Corgis or the selling of any Cardigan(s) to such places as pet dealers, animal brokers, catalogue houses or commercial sources of distribution, nor supply Cardigans for lottery, raffle or auction.
  • When a member places or sells a Cardigan Welsh Corgi on a limited registration as provided by the AKC, the reason(s) for such shall be clearly understood by the buyer, and the breeder/owner shall have a signed statement to that effect. All other puppies or adults shall be registered or eligible for registration with the AKC. All new owners will be provided with appropriate AKC registration documents, pedigree and health record unless otherwise agreed upon in writing and signed by all parties.
  • No member shall knowingly exhibit a Cardigan Welsh Corgi in conformation with a disqualifying fault under the AKC-approved Standard for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • (1) No member shall knowingly exhibit a Cardigan Welsh Corgi in conformation with a condition that renders it ineligible under AKC regulations, including but not limited to a dog which has undergone any of the following procedures to change its appearance by artificial means as set out in Chapter 11, Section 8 of the AKC Rules Applying to Dog Shows.
    • The correction of entropion, ectropion, trichiasis, or disichaisia.
    • Trimming, removal or tattooing of the third eyelid (nicitating membrane).
    • The insertion of an eye prosthesis.
    • Correction of harelip, cleft palate, stenotic nares, or an elongated soft palate resection.
    • Any procedure to change ear set or carriage other than that permitted by the breed standard (does not include taping puppy ears).
    • Restorative dental procedures, the use of bands or braces on teeth, or any alteration of the dental arcade.
    • The removal of excess skin folds or the removal of skin patches to alter marking.
    • Correction of inguinal, scrotal or perineal hernias.
    • Surgery for hip dysplasia, OC.D., patellar luxation and femoral head resection.
    • Alteration of the location of the testes or the insertion of an artificial testicle.
    • Altering the set or carriage of the tail.

Revised by vote of membership April 2007

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