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Originally Posted by gemy  @Magic Genie: Just briefly checked out the ytca bylaws. And actually I could be an International Member. But not a voting member.
And yes there are 2 sponsors required. At least at CKC you could make your voice heard as any changes to the breed standard must first be approved at the National level - then a full CKC vote is taken and we must have 25% respondents to the proposed change, and 2/3 of that response must vote aye to affirm a standard change.
As befits the importance of a Standard change. |
Thanks, Gail, I'm very familiar with the bylaws with regard to applying for membership. One needs 2 sponsors who have been members for at least 4 years, who they've known for at least 2 years, plus 2 additional members supporting the application. So, it's quite a lot for the average pet owner to at this time.
There are regional Yorkshire Terrier clubs that may be easier to join, unfortunately none in my region.
In any case, people do need to get involved if they are to ensure getting good purebred dogs in the future.
I'm geographically in a remote place and searching for internet based ways to participate. Where I am we don't even have any type of kennel club any more. I belong to a small AKC licensed toy breed club in Massachusetts and will volunteer to make and maintain a web site for them since they don't have one. I like to give money here and there, but need a cause to give some energy to as well.
