American Dog Federation and the Designer Breed Registry

American Dog Federation

AMERICAN DOG FEDERATION

     The American Dog Federation/ADF is a dog registry that is affliated with the Designer Breed Registry.

      The primary goal of the American Dog Federation encompasses encouragement and information for those who are interested in guidance for training and titling purebred dogs in the following:
            Internetional and National Conformation Titles
            Advanced Obedience Competition
            Personal Protection Competition
            Tracking
            Temperament Testing
The American Dog Federation is also looking forward to including Herding, Therapy Dogs, Weight Pull competitions, Search & Rescue competitions and Agility competitions in the future.

     As a serious owner/breeder/trainer of a Purebred Dog the opportunity to train and title your dog will be a wonderful and fullfilling experience.

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	1. NAME A. American Dog Federation B. The official abbreviation ADF 2. PROFIT STATUS A. ADF is a for-profit entiti ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES 1. ADF OBJECTIVES A.To promote positive and humane training methods for all dogs B.To preserve the rights of dog owners to harbor,breed, sell and train dogs C. To educate the community and general public regarding responsible ownership, ethical training and breeding practices, health, breed specific legislation and all matters pertaining to dog ownership and dog breeding. D. To provide opportunity for the dog community to compete and attend seminars. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP 1. MEMBERSHIP A. Membership - open to all dog enthusiasts who subscribe to the purposes and objectives of ADF as stated herein. 1. Members: a. Members shall pay a one time membership fee of $10.00 2. RESIGNATION OF MEMBERSHIP A. Any member may resign his membership at any time upon submission to the ADF secretary a signed statement of resignation. no membership fee will be remitted/returned to the member wishing to resign his membership. 3. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION A. Membership will cease automatically is the member is participating in illegal dog activities. 4. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS there will be no membership meetings ARTICLE IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. The Board of Directors shall consist of the General Board of Directors (President, Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer) and at least four officers. 1. All members of the Board of Directors shall be members in good standing of American Dog Federation 2. The board shall determine all actions regarding ADF policy 3. The General Board of Directors will be responsible for running the day to day business of American Dog Federation. 4. Each member of the General Board of Directors will hold ONE vote. 2. DUTIES OF THE GENERAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. The President shall: 1. Preside over all meetings 2. Serve as spokesman for ADF for public affairs and when dealing with external organizations. B. The Vice-President shall: 1. Assist the President in all matters pertaining to ADF 2. Succeed the President should the President be unable to fulfill his duties either on a temporary or permanent basis. 3. Preside at meetings in the event that the President is absent. C. The Secretary shall: 1. Conduct the correspondence of ADF 2. Prepare and distribute minutes of all meetings. 3. Preside at meetings in the event that the President and Vice-President are absent. D. The Treasurer shall: 1. Oversee the receipt and disbursement of ADF moneys. 2. Provide a written report on the financial condition and activities of ADF to the Board of Directors