Thank you for your interest in joining the Welsh Terrier Club of America.

Types of membership

Full membership is open to all persons eighteen years of age and older who are in good standing with the American Kennel Club and who subscribe to the purposes of this Club. A household membership is for two (2) adult members residing in the same household. Regular members enjoy all club privileges including the right to vote and hold office. Associate/Outreach members do not have voting privileges or are eligible to hold any office or Board seat or qualify for awards that are eligible to full members. Foreign membership is available to those individuals who are not U.S. residents (or its territories and possessions). Junior members, youth under 18 years of age, are eligible for all Club privileges including the Annual Awards but are not allowed to vote or to hold office.

Application Form

Contact Information

Welsh Terriers Owned/Co-owned

Interest in Activities with your Dog(s)

Which of the following activities are you interested in?

Breeding Experience

Have you ever bred a litter? *

Involvement in Other Clubs

Have you ever been refused membership in or been suspended from any dog clubs or organizations? *

WTCA Involvement

Club Interests - where would you like to get involved?

Sponsorships and Signatures

Sponsorship

Full Membership must be sponsored by two members in good standing from two different households who have held membership in the WTCA for at least two years and who have known the applicant for at least one year. Associate/Outreach Membership must be proposed by one member in good standing who has been a member of the WTCA for at least two years.

All applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from sponsor(s).

Signature(s)

In applying for membership to the Welsh Terrier Club of America, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club and the Constitution and By-Laws of the Welsh Terrier Club of America. I (we) promise to uphold the high standards set forth by the American Kennel Club and the WTCA.

If any portion of this completed application is found to be falsified, membership in the Welsh Terrier Club of America may be rescinded at a future date.

Signing this form indicates that I/we have read, and agree to abide by, the Code of Ethics of the Welsh Terrier Club of America.

Code of Ethics

As a WTCA member, I will:

  1. Comply with all American Kennel Club and WTCA rules.
  2. Accept and support the Constitution and By-laws of the WTCA.
  3. Be a responsible dog owner and maintain high standards in the care and training of my dog(s).
  4. Keep the health and welfare of the dogs the first criterion in breeding or selling Welsh Terriers.
  5. Breed only to improve my dogs to the standard of the breed.
  6. Sell dogs using true representation to the purchaser, both in verbal statements and in advertising.
  7. Sell all dogs, which are not to be shown in conformation with AKC Limited Registration, preferably with a spay-neuter contract in addition.
  8. Offer stud service to bitches or use as stud dogs only animals registered with the AKC or a foreign national registry, which are genetically sound and of good conformation, health, and temperament. The Stud Dog owner’s role includes responsibility for all litters sired by his dog in cases where the breeder is unable to assume this responsibility. Stud Dogs should be made available only to bitches whose owners adhere to the basic principles of the WTCA Code of Ethics.
  9. Refuse to sell dogs to wholesalers or retailers or donate dogs to raffles or auctions. I will sell or donate dogs to research only if that research is breed-related and WTCA approved.
  10. Help purchasers with advice and instruction for the life of the dog. I will guide novice persons interested in conformation showing, obedience, and performance events.
  11. Assist the owner and WTCARES in re-placement of all dogs I breed or sell for the life of the dog.
  12. Strongly encourage owners to obtain an AKC championship on at least one dog before beginning a breeding program.
  13. Make referrals only to breeders who are believed to adhere to all of the above.
  14. Help to educate the general public regarding all aspects of Welsh Terriers.

Typing a full name in the signature field counts as a valid electronic signature, carrying the same legal effect as a handwritten one, and confirms agreement to this document’s terms.

Typing a full name in the signature field counts as a valid electronic signature
Typing a full name in the signature field counts as a valid electronic signature

Next Steps

All applications require a $10.00 non-refundable application fee and the first year’s dues.

Pay New Member Dues and Fees

Applications may take two to five months to process. The names of all applicants are published in our quarterly newsletter or via email for comments from the membership prior to approval by the WTCA Board. Feel free to check with the membership chair regarding the status of your application.

Membership Chair:

Scarlet Cardwell
Email: