Keeshond Club of America

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(a) to encourage the responsible selective breeding of purebred Keeshonden toward excellence in the individual specimen and the advancement of the breed as a whole; (b) to urge members and breeders to do all possible to bring the breed's natural qualities to perfection in accordance with the Standard of the Breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Keeshonden shall be judged; (c) to conduct specialty shows and performance events under the rules of The American Kennel Club, and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at all dog shows; (d) to do all in its power to protect and advance the welfare and interests of the breed in accord with the Club's Code of Ethics; (e) to urge and assist members to educate the public in the objectives of the sport of purebred dogs in general and the care, protection, and advancement of Keeshonden in particular; (f) to encourage the organization of independent local Keeshond specialty clubs