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German Shepherd Dog Club of IL, Inc.

 

Links

Here are links to some of our members' websites:

• von den Beau German Shepherds
  - member Patricia Beauchamp
• opiolahof.com
  breeder & training - member Jason Opiola
• Castle Kennel German Shepherds
  - member Patricia Hiscock
• Pleasant Hill Kennel German Shepherds
  - member Jim York
• 4dogs - training products and fun GSD stuff.
  - member Irene Clute
• JStark Creative - graphic services and original art. -member Jennifer Stark

Here are some websites you may find useful:

• The American Kennel Club
• GSDCA (German Shepherd Dog Club of America) Recognized by AKC and FCI as the Official German Shepherd Breed Club for the United States.
  
• GSDCA-WDA (German Shepherd Dog Club of America-Working Dog Association) WDA clubs host schutzhund trials, conformation shows and breed surveys in keeping with SV standards which requires that a breeding dog conforms to the breed standard and is also proficient in working skills, such as herding, tracking, obedience, and/or protection.  In this way we are assured that the working characteristics of our breed are preserved.
  
• Verein für Deutscheschaferhunde (SV)
  The German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany and the parent club of all other national German Shepherd Dog Clubs, including the GSDCA.  It holds the permanent presidency of the World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs ( WUSV).
  
• The Official German Shepherd Dog Standard accepted by the AKC
  
• The Illustrated Standard of the German Shepherd Dog by Linda Shaw
  
• AKC Canine Health Foundation- A non-profit organization dedicated to the well being of dogs.
• Protecting Your Pets From Poison– A website that lists common items that may be poisonous to your pet.