(Founded 1921)

The Doberman Pinscher Club of America is a nonprofit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan. It is a national club composed of more than 2,000 members from almost all of the 50 states. It also has many members in foreign countries and is the "parent" organization of 58 Chapter Clubs located throughout the United States. The DPCA is a member of the American Kennel Club and, as such, is the only national Doberman breed club which is recognized and sanctioned by the AKC.

The major objective of the Club is to encourage and promote purebred Doberman Pinschers and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection.

The Club is organized and operated on a participative basis, and maximum involvement in the affairs of the DPCA by the members is actively encouraged. Day-to-day management and administration of the Club is vested in the Board of Directors. See below for information on joining the DPCA.

Membership in the DPCA affords many benefits, both tangible and intangible.

* An opportunity to participate in the process of revising the breed Standard, and opportunity to vote on recommended changes.

* An opportunity to vote on proposed changes to the DPCA Constitution.

* A vote in the election of judges for the Annual Specialty Show, Obedience Trial and Futurity Stake.

* A vote in the annual election of Officers and members of the Board of Directors.

* An opportunity to purchase a listing in the DPCA Breeders Directory, provided stipulated requirements are met.

* An opportunity as a breeder to participate in the Futurity and the chance to win a substantial sum of money.

* The opportunity to compete in the program of Annual Conformation and Obedience Awards, which are presented at the Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the National Specialty.

* A free copy of each issue of the DPCA Pipeline.

* A free copy of each new edition of the DPCA Yearbook and Directory of Breeders.

* A new member packet containing free copies of pertinent information concerning the DPCA and Dobermans, including the DPCA Constitution, the DPCA Yearbook and Directory of Breeders, the Doberman Pinscher color guide and a DPCA decal.

* The opportunity of close association on both a fraternal and professional basis with other Doberman fanciers.