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All about the Samoyed Club of America, Inc.

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The Samoyed Club of America, Inc. (SCA) is a 1600 member strong national organization of Samoyed owners, breeders and exhibitors, dedicated to preserving, protecting and advancing the interests of the breed. Chartered on February 14, 1923, it adopted the first official American standard for the breed. The club was accepted for AKC membership on May 15, 1923.

The SCA is governed by five officers and ten members of the Board of Governors, all of whom are elected annually. An effort is made to see that governors come from all areas of the country.

Membership requires that you be eighteen years of age, own a Samoyed, have read and agree to abide by the Club's Constitution and By-Laws and are sponsored by two members in good standing. Those between the ages of 10 and 18 may join the club as Junior Associates. Membership applications are available from the SCA Corresponding Secretary or the SCA Membership Coordinator.

One of the main purposes of the SCA is to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and bring it to perfection according to the written standard. As the Parent Club of the Breed, the SCA is the guardian of the Samoyed Standard. Any changes in that standard must be approved by the membership. In addition, the SCA takes an active role in educating those interested in the breed, from the owner of a first puppy to AKC judges.

The SCA holds one specialty show a year commonly known as "the National." A specialty dog show is a show limited to the exhibition of one breed. So in this case, it is a show for Samoyeds only. This national specialty rotates across the country, making it easily accessible to each member every five years. The other four years, those not in the specialty area move mountains to attend. However, every Samoyed in the country can be exhibited at the National sometime during its prime without having to travel across the country.

The SCA publishes an award winning magazine called the SCA BULLETIN in the months of March, June, September and December which contains informational articles as well as breed advertising. Typically containing over 100 pages per issue, it is available on a subscription basis to members only. When available, single copies of SCA BULLETINS already in print may be purchased by members ($10) and non-members ($20) each from the Editor-in-Chief. (Please make your check payable to the Samoyed Club of America, Inc.)

Before you purchase a Samoyed who will be you companion for the next 12 to 15 years, the SCA suggests you obtain an Information Packet from the SCA Corresponding Secretary which includes the SCA approved booklet SELECTING AND PURCHASING A SAMOYED. This packet will guide you in your search and help you to find a sound, healthy Samoyed. Also, see the Buyers Guide available on this website. While the Samoyed Club of America does not specifically recommend any individual, it can provide you with a list of SCA member breeders in your state through its Breeder Referral Service. Contacting these breeders is best done on a private basis (by phone, mail, or Internet).

Questions regarding the breed and club, and requests for Information Packets and other Club publications should be directed to the SCA Corresponding Secretary.

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