The Executive wish all of our members a HAPPY NEW YEAR and hope that it is the best year ever.

Changes are being made on this website so stay in touch to find out the latest. We hope that you have been enjying the newsletter and if you have any submissions or ideas, please forward them to Sandra Young.

Congradulations to Greg Laing on his win of the Pyr Rocker and Sue Vilhauer for winning the Binoculars in our Raffle. We netted $824.00 for the Pyr Rescue Club. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION.


History:
The GPCSO was founded in 1977. In the three decades since, our membership has grown steadily. The Club continuously promotes the breed in a variety of ways. On the dog show scene, we hold the Canadian Kennel Club www.ckc.ca licensed specialties and boosters, as well as sanction matches ('fun matches') for all breeds. The Club also sponsors an annual day of temperament testing: The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program, administered by the American Kennel Club www.akc.org , as well as the Therapy Dog test (TD),administered by Therapy Dog International www.tdi-dog.org.


GPCSO members and their dogs enjoy getting out and about in the community. Among other activities, we take part in fund-raisers such as Wiggle-Waggle Walkathon, All About Pets Show, WoofStock and other community events. Pyr People also enjoy getting together. The Club holds an annual picnic in the late summer for the whole family-dogs included of course. There are many contests for the owners and their dogs. A long hike through lovely scenery is a wonderful way to get to know fellow members and their dogs. The day is topped off with a Pot Luck Supper. The Club's social year ends with the annual banquet, held in early December and after the Specialty. The exciting raffle, a silent auction, door prizes, and the chance to see old friends all make the banquet an event to participate.

Perhaps the most important activity of the Club is the work of the Pyr Rescue Committee. The Club helps lost dogs get back to their owners, and find new homes for dogs that have been displaced or rescued. The Club also takes Pyrs from animal shelters wherever and whenever possible and place them in new homes. The Club covers the costs of the vet care, food and temporary housing for displaced and rescued Pyrs. If your family is interested in welcoming a Pyr in need of a home, please call the numbers given below. The Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario is open to new members, regardless of what dog(s) you own. Owning a Great Pyrenees is not only a joy, but also a responsibility which must not be taken lightly. We firmly believe that the more you do with your dog, the more your dog will be able to give back to you, your family and your community.






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