Welcome to The British Association for German Shepherd Dogs (formerly the British Alsatian Association) which was formed in 1933 and is an Association of German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian) owners who banded together for the good of the breed and whose aim is to help members achieve the utmost with their dogs.
The Association is proud to have been the first canine society to organise weekly training classes with qualified instructors which our branches continue to provide. Instructor Schools are held at regular intervals to provide qualified Instructors for all of our branches and prior to being considered for an instructor's course applicants must fulfill certain criteria including being a member for some time, training their dog to a certain standard as well as being able to commit to the Branch for a period of time after qualifying.
As the largest German Shepherd Dog club in this country we are naturally concerned with all aspects of breeding and whilst we cannot, and do not seek to force members to adopt particular practices, we trust that they will show equal concern and responsibility for the future of our breed by taking such steps as are available to produce sound healthy puppies.
In addition to membership facilities, for an additional fee we can also provide "THE SHEPHERD DOG" Magazine which encompasses our club's views, news and activities. Publication dates approx. April, August, and December. For further details on these or any other issues please contact the General Secretary.
The official website of the British Association for German Shepherd Dogs cab be found at www.BAGSD.net |
