NEW IN SEPTEMBER 2010 . . .

SPECIALTY NEWS:
Entries are closed for the show, and it is a BIG ENTRY. For a judging schedule go to Specialty Dog Shows.
But until SEPTEMBER 10 you can still sign up for the CLINICS, including the Juvenile Cataract DNA Kit at a bargain price of just $60 (provided a minimum of 25 people sign up). For more info, click here.
And you can still sign up for the other events; just click here.
And you can still help with Trophies, State Baskets, Raffle and the Silent Auction.

We look forward to seeing you all in Wisconsin soon.
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The hurricane season is upon us, so even if you live in a part of the country where the only things you have to worry about are those pesky wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc., here is something to help you prepare for an emergency.

If you are an FBDCA member, have you been receiving your new electronic bulletins the FBDCA Update and FBDCA News? If not, contact club secretary Pat Kosinar with your e-mail address to subscribe. They are an exclusive benefit for FBDCA members. Want to become a FBDCA member? Click here to find out how.

New APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP are posted in the Members Section. If you wish to comment on any application, please do so in time for the Secretary to circulate the comments to the board several days before the September 14 Board meeting. Do not wait until the last minute. The dates of the Board meetings are posted in the 2010 Calendar in the Members Section.
Don't forget to check the Shows & Events section of the website to find out about upcoming specialties, supported entries, matches, and Meet the Breed events. If there's a Meet the Breed scheduled for your area, contact those presenting it and ask how you can help! Here are two events coming up this fall:
Sept. 25: Mason-Dixon French Bulldog Club Frenchie-only sanctioned A match
Oct. 29: Heart of Texas French Bulldog Club regional specialty & sweepstakes
New Podcasts on Genome Barks. Learn about Canine Cruciate Ligament Rupture and Hip Dysplasia, The CERF exam, Orthopedic Disease, and much more.
Have a look at the new children's book that is reviewed in Book Reviews. If you have any kids on your holiday shopping list, this would be a great gift.