Welcome to the Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania

The GPCWP, a non-profit organization, offers the opportunity to share our knowledge about Great Pyrenees.

Aims and Purposes:

• The encouragement of sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience trials.
• To protect and promote the advancement and proper breeding of Great Pyrenees.
• The dissemination of knowledge to the public in general concerning our truly beautiful and lovable breed.
• The giving of advice to legislative bodies on legislation relative to dogs, their treatment and their control.

History of the GRCWP:

Our club was initiated mainly through the efforts of persons interested in the breed. Our first meeting was in February, 1971, with twelve people in attendance. We presently have a membership of about twenty five, a working constitution and a code of ethics.

Members and Meetings:

The membership of the GPCWP reflects a variety of Pyrenees owners. Many members are owners of a Pyrenees for pet and pleasure only and enjoy the company and programs available through the club. Other members are actively participating in obedience and conformation competition.

The bi-monthly meetings are held in members’ homes on a volunteer basis. These are usually followed by an interesting and informative program. Following the formal meeting, there is usually a discussion of any problems or accomplishments of our dogs and an exchange of Pyr stories.

Activities:

At least four times throughout the year the GPCWP meets for an activity with our dogs. Some of these have included walks in parks and on trails, participation in fund-raising for a local shelter, traditional fun matches, “parts” matches, and of course, our annual Pyrnic.

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