History

History of the Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas

The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas was created in the late 1960's to foster Great Dane good will, education, mentoring, and to promote participation in dog shows.

The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas was organized and incorporated in Dallas, TX in 1967 as an affiliate club of the Great Dane Club of America. The club received its accreditation from the American Kennel Club in December of 1967. The charter members of the club spent the next two years building its membership, holding club meetings, participating in many community activities, and working to complete the requirements of the AKC's approval process. The GDCGD received its approval and licence from the AKC to officially hold point shows in March of 1970. That same year, they held their first conformation point show & breed specialty on September 19, 1970 at Dallas Market Hall.

The GDCGD has held an annual specialty in the DFW area every year since, as well as having hosted several GDCA National Speciaties. The club is now licensed to host trials in Rally, Obedience, and FAST CAT.

BISS GCH GDAB Black Bear Road, AOM (Willys)

The underlying premise of holding our “conformation” shows is to assist reputable breeders to find the best examples of the breed for future generations. We strive to promote the best practices in breeding, rearing, raising, training, competing, caring, and loving of this magnificent breed.

The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas is an affiliate club of the Great Dane Club of America and the American Kennel Club.

The Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas meets the second Thursday of each month. Guests are always welcome to attend public meetings.

Please contact the GDCGD President, Mr. Devin Turk, for more information.