The WA Chihuahua Club Inc. Web Site

ABOUT THE W.A. CHIHUAHUA CLUB INC.

The W.A. Chihuahua Club was formed in 1969 by Chihuahua enthusiasts as a social club. It conducted various social events and held its first members’ competition in 1972.

In 1980, the Club was incorporated and it was granted affiliation with the Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc.) in the same year. It holds Chihuahua shows in April, September and November of each year. These shows provide an ideal opportunity for intending purchasers to see Chihuahuas and to meet breeders.

For the dates and venues of the Club’s shows, please contact the Club secretary, Mrs Grace Vine on (08) 9361 7304 or any committee member, or check www.cawa.asn.au. The Canine Association site will also provide information about the various all breeds shows held throughout the year. In addition, Grace can furnish details about the Club’s annual general meeting held in March or April – members and friends all welcome – and information about puppies for sale.

Do not buy a “pet” quality Chihuahua with which to breed. No breeders have one hundred percent success in breeding show dogs and it is usually those which they consider not suitable for breeding or for showing which they sell as pets. If you definitely want a show or brood dog or you think you would like to show or breed at a later date, tell the breeder. He or she will then try to help with advice and will ensure you receive the necessary pedigree registration papers properly transferred into your name. Please check with the breeder that the dog has been registered on the Main Register with the Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc.).

If you do want just a pet, you need only decide whether you prefer a longcoat or a smoothcoat, and a male or a female. Some people have a preference for a female but males make just as affectionate pets, sometimes more so, and often are more readily available than a female.

There are various books on Chihuahuas available for purchase or to borrow from libraries. You can also search online for information and to view photographs of Chihuahuas from around the world.

Chihuahua owners who would like to apply for membership of The W.A. Chihuahua Club Inc. can download an application form from this site [refer to Join Us]. Subscriptions are currently $6.00 single and $10.00 family or double. Members receive a quarterly magazine which contains information about shows and any other Club activities, and news items.

Committee members for 2008-9 are :

Mrs Janette Browning, President, (08) 9574 7149

Dr Leith Bungey, Vice President, (08) 9397 6211

Mrs Grace Vine, Hon. Secretary, (08) 9361 7304

Mrs Maureen Hardinge, Treasurer

Mrs Robyn Kelly, Assistant Secretary

Mr Ken Vine

Mrs Liz Chandler

Mr Merv Hardinge

Mrs Shirley Horn

Mr Stephan Gumpert

Life members of the Club :

Mrs Evelyn Bingham

Mrs Maureen Bonnar

Dr Leith Bungey
Mr Mel Bungey

Mrs Hazel Dedman

Mrs Margaret Fisher

Mrs Noreen Gliddon

Mrs Maureen Hardinge

Mr Merv Hardinge

Ms Robyn Kelly

Mrs Grace Vine

Mr Ken Vine

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