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About the Alaskan
Malamute Club, Victoria Inc.
The Alaskan Malamute Club, Victoria
(AMCV) was formed in July, 1986, originally as a social club, and was affiliated with
the Victorian Canine Association (then the Kennel Control Council) in January,
1989, and is an incorporated body.
Who can join?
We welcome any
person who has an interest in Alaskan Malamutes or the
activities we do with them, whether their dogs are Malamutes or
other breeds, have pedigree papers or not. We have members from
all over Australia and overseas, including some who own
different breeds but enjoy our activities.
We also welcome
anyone who is thinking of owning a Malamute, but would like to
have a look at the breed in action, speak to breeders and get
some valuable information.
How do I join the
AMCV?
To join the
AMCV simply complete our Membership Application Form and send
with payment to the AMCV Secretary.
The
Membership Form can be downloaded from the
Documents & Forms page of this
website, or can be sent to you by email or through the post.
What does the Club
offer?
The AMCV aims to guide prospective owners to purchase their dogs
from responsible breeders, to help them purchase a pup who will suit
their needs, and to help new owners to understand this very special
breed so that they may enjoy their dogs to the utmost.
As an affiliated
club we are also able to provide benefits and services to those
who own, or plan to own, Alaskan Malamutes and encourage all
breeders and members to abide by the VCA rules, regulations and
Code of Ethics.
Newsletter
The AMCV
keeps members informed of all activities via the newsletter,
"The Malamute Mail", which comes out every second month. The
topics covered in the newsletter include minutes of Club
meetings, reports from conferences, seminars and club
activities, notices and reports of sled dog races, weight-pull
events, fun days, bush walks, etc., reports from sub-committees
and letters from members.
We also
publish information from other sources around Australia and
overseas, including articles relating to healthcare, grooming,
Malamute achievements, and features show, weight-pull and race
results. It also contains advertisements from suppliers and
breeders which are often of interest of Malamute owners.
Activities
& Events
An important
focus of Club activities is our Activity & Information Days
which are held several times a year. These days include
obedience practice, show training, and the chance to get advice
about harness work & equipment including weight-pulling,
backpacking and racing. Equipment will be on hand for you to
borrow and the Dog Shop is at many events should you wish to
purchase equipment or get your dog measured for a harness.
The Activity
Days are an ideal opportunity for Malamute owners to try out all
of the activities that their dogs need and enjoy. We encourage
members non-members and those just thinking of owning a Malamute
to come along.
The AMCV also
organises fun days, where members can get together with their
Malamutes and enjoy a whole host of activities from picnics and
pleasant walks to backpacking and snow sledding for the more
actively inclined.
During
the year, the Club also holds two Dog
Shows
- one Championship and one Open Show, as well as Members'
Competitions.
In addition,
the AMCV conducts backpacking, sledding & weight pulling events,
as well as obedience practice sessions, and club members will
receive discounted entry fees at most club events.
General
Meetings are held several times a year at the Melbourne
Showgrounds Dog Centre, Ascot Vale. The Annual General Meeting
is held in October and is combined with our Awards night.
More
information on any of the club events and activities coming up
can be found on the Events &
Activities Calendar page of this website.
AMCV
Services
The Club
provides several important services, including a
Malamute Referral Service, which
attempts to rehouse unwanted Malamutes.
The
Hereditary Diseases Sub-Committee addresses hereditary diseases
relevant to our breed and is formulating policies to control
them. This includes a
Hip Dysplasia
Control Program which aims to eliminate this problem from the
breed - the "A" suffix for good hips is available to VCA
registered dogs who comply with this policy.
The Club also
provides a Breeders' Directory
and Puppy Register, where
members can register eligible litters of pups for sale, and
interested buyers can be given information and referrals.
Further Information
A great deal
of information regarding Alaskan Malamutes as a breed is
availabe from the Club, however, if you require additional
information, the following books are recommended:
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"This
is the Alaskan Malamute" by Joan McDonald Brearley
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"The
New Complete Alaskan Malamute" by Maxwell Riddle & Beth J
Harris
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"Your
Alaskan Malamute" by Dianne Ross
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"History
and Management of the Alaskan Malamute" by Janet Edmonds
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"Alaskan
Malamute" by Dianne McCarthy
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"Alaskan
Malamutes - A Complete Pet Owner's Manual" by Betsey Sikora
Siino
Finally,
should you have any questions regarding any aspect of the breed,
do not hesitate to email us at amcv@bigpond.com or contact any
of the Committee Members listed on the
Contact Details webpage, all
of whom can point you in the right direction. |
ALASKAN
MALAMUTE CLUB
