Become a Member
The Dachshund Club of America (DCA) is one of the American Kennel Club’s oldest national breed clubs.
DCA is the primary guardian of the Dachshund breed in the US, and no other organization’s members care more about the Dachshund, or try harder to protect and preserve it.
As a DCA member, you’ll have opportunities to support veterinary health research, support education on responsible dog ownership and help pet owners care for and acquire Dachsunds from reputable breeders.
Most importantly, you’ll join a community of fellow enthusiasts who share a passion for our one of a kind breed!
Choose From One of Four Membership Types
Regular U.S. Membership
Open to one or two persons eighteen (18) years of age who are citizens and residents of the United States.
Applicants must have three years participation with Dachshunds in AKC conformation, performance, or companion events. Applicants must also have one or more Dachshunds reside in their household for three or more years at the time of the submission of Single or Dual U.S. application.
Members enjoy all the privileges of the club including the right to vote and hold office. Dual members must reside in the same household. Each Dual member is entitled to one vote.
Foreign Membership
Open to one or two persons eighteen (18) years of age and older who are not citizens and residents of the United States.
Foreign members enjoy all the privileges of the Club, except that they cannot vote or hold office and do not count in the determination of a quorum. Dues are set to include the cost of printing the Newsletter and postal expenses.
Junior Membership
Open to persons 9-17 years of age. Junior members cannot vote or hold office and do not count in the determination of a quorum.
Upon reaching the 18th birthday, a junior member may apply to convert to the appropriate membership. Junior members do not pay dues.
Associate Membership
Open to one or two persons eighteen (18) years of age and older who are residents of the United States.
Applicants have less that three years participation in AKC conformation, performance or companion events and have one or more Dachshunds residing in the applicant’s household for less than three years at the time of submission of Associate Member application.
Associate Members are not entitled to vote or hold office and do not count in the determination of a quorum. Associate Members receive a digital copy of Club’s publications, but are not entitled to be listed as a breeder in any of the Club’s printed or digital publications.
The DCA Membership Application Process is Simple
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Fill out the DCA Membership Application.
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Use an attachment sheet if you need additional space to describe your history and experience with dachshunds. We’d love to learn more about you.
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Have your two sponsors fill out and sign a Sponsor Questionnaire and help you prepare your membership application package (which should include these sponsor questionnaires). Local Dachshund club members are a great referral source for finding potential sponsors.
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Include a check for the correct amount associated with the membership type you have chosen (equivalent to paying annual dues for the current calendar year – to attain good standing status).
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Submit your application package to Georjan Bridger, DCA Membership Chair. You will be contacted if any additional information is needed.