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Potomac Boxer Club
General Information
Background
| The Potomac Boxer Club, Inc, the oldest
regional club in the United States, was founded in 1945 as a result of
the Boxer's gaining popularity in the United States, and in the Metropolitan
Washington D.C. area. Due to its location and heritage, the Potomac Boxer
Club has included in its membership many national figures, respected breeders,
handlers, and dedicated owners of both show and companion boxers, all of
whom share their love, experience, and knowledge of this wonderful breed.
Our membership encompasses Boxer owners from Virginia, Maryland, and the
District of Columbia. |
Mission
Statement
| The Potomac Boxer Club, Inc. encourages
and promotes quality in the breeding of purebred Boxers. Its mission is
to do all that is possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;
to urge its members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as
approved by the American Kennel Club and the American Boxer Club as the
only standard of excellence by which the Boxer to be judged; to support
shows and obedience trials and to maintain a program of awards that will
encourage sportsmanlike competition, protect and advance the interest of
the breed; to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows under the
rules of the American Kennel Club; to initiate education programs and promotional
activities that will stimulate and extend responsible public interest in
the Boxer; and to inspire members to abide by those portions of the American
Boxer Club By-laws and Code of Ethics which are applicable to members of
member clubs. |
Organization
| The Potomac Boxer Club, Inc. is a nonprofit
organization. A Board of Directors (8 members) is elected for one-year
terms that begin in May of each year. Duties and responsibilities
are published in the Potomac Boxer Club's By Laws, along with details about
elections, annual meetings, and disciplinary actions. |
COPYRIGHTS © POTOMAC
BOXER CLUB, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Original Design by Pete
Perry
Maintained by
Beth Downey
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