The
NNTC
The Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club
is affiliated with the American Kennel Club and serves
as the parent club for the both breeds.
The objectives of the Club shall be:
(a) to operate and function as an educational non-profit
organization; (b) to conduct educational meetings, programs, classes,
seminars, match and other shows, and any and all other
activities that relate to the education of the general
public, dog owners, dog breeders, and dog trainers
in matters pertaining but not limited to the welfare,
wel-being, training, protection and advancement of
the interests of dogs in general and Norwich and Norfolk
Terriers in particular; (c) to do all possible to bring the natural qualities
of Norwich Terriers and Norfolk Terriers to perfection;
(d) to urge members and breeders
to accept the Standard of each breed, as approved
by the American Kennel Club, as the only standards
of excellence by which Norwich or Norfolk Terriers,
respectively, shall be judged;
(e) to do all in its power to protect and advance
the interests of the breeds and to encourage sportsmanlike
competition at dog shows, field trials, and obedience
trials; (f) to conduct sanctioned matches, specialty shows,
and obedience trials under the rules of the American
Kennel Club; and
(g) to encourage the organization
of affiliated Norwich and Norfolk Terrier specialty
clubs in limited geographical areas where there
are sufficient fanciers of the breeds to form
a cohesive and mutually supportive organization,
and to assist these clubs in their activities.
[Section 2 of Article 1 of the Constitution of the
Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club] |
