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Presidents Message

The Bouvier community is as diverse as the different breeds of purebreds. These magnificent animals bring joy and companionship to all of our lives regardless of what activity we choose to engage in with them. Whether it is conformation, performance events, companion events or just a walk through the woods, Bouviers enrich our very existence.
 
With this in mind, it is my goal to focus on the future of our breed through education and outreach to everyone who owns a Bouvier. As breeders, we have an obligation to produce dogs according to the Bouvier Standard, that are healthy and of sound temperament for the individuals and families that bring a Bouvier into their homes. For those that participate in non-conformation events it is even more critical that your Bouvier is of exceptional structure in order to perform the tasks for which they are engaged. For those that just love the breed for what they are, it is still vital that owners acquire a dog that is healthy. We must be dedicated to pursue the latest in genetics & research through breeder education.
 
It is apparent from AKC stats that our breed has been in decline for several years in registrations (both litter & individual pup) and entries. It is incumbent upon the club to focus on the future and develop programs that look to the “Next Generation” to ensure that the Bouvier does not become extinct as is the case with some other breeds. We should also develop programs and incentives to encourage everyone to be active champions for our breed, AKC and ABdFC.
 
The ABdFC Board welcomes your ideas, suggestions & most importantly your participation in our club and the various committees. 
 
Patte Klecan
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Patte Klecan
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Code of Ethics
    • Committees
    • Constitution & By-Laws
    • Club News >
      • Bouvier Calendar for Sale
      • Cross-Breeding Bouviers Position Statement
    • Contact Us
    • Dirty Beards Magazine
    • Membership Info
    • Officers & Board of Directors
    • Club Officer History
    • Partner Organizations
    • President's Message
  • Bouvier Info
    • AKC Breed Standard
    • Articles of Interest >
      • What About a Rescue Dog?
      • Function and Purpose of the Bouvier
      • Why I Love Herding
      • Beginner's Guide to the Bouvier
      • How to Select a Breeder
      • How to Read a Pedigree
      • Selecting Your Bouvier Puppy
    • Bouvier Education
    • Breeder Judges & Mentors
    • Find a Bouvier
    • Get to Know the Bouvier
  • Events & News
    • 2021 Calendar Orders
    • Upcoming Events & News
    • 2020 Specialty
    • Past National Specialties >
      • 2018 Specialty Results
  • Programs
    • Futurity
    • Multi-Level Performance
    • Outstanding Sportsmanship
    • Owner/Handler and Owner/ Breeder/ Handler
    • Register of Merit (ROM) >
      • ROM: Program Info
      • ROM: Sires and Dams by Rank
      • ROM: Sires and Dams in Alphabetical Order
    • Top 20 Bouviers >
      • Top 20: Annual Celebration
      • Top 20: Breeder Honor Roll
      • Top 20: Conformation
      • Top 20: Performance
      • Top 20 Conformation 2020-21
      • Top 20 Performance 2019-20
      • Top 20 Statistic Archive >
        • Top 20 Conformation 2019-20
        • Top 20 Conformation 2018-19
        • Top 20 NOHS Confomation 2018-19
        • Top 20 Performance 2018-19
    • Versatile Bouvier >
      • Versatile Bouvier Program Information
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2015-2024
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 2005-2014
      • Versatile Bouvier Award Recipients 1995-2004
    • Volunteer of the Year
  • Statistics
    • Current Statistics >
      • Agility 2020
      • Herding 2020
      • Obedience 2020
      • Other Titles Earned 2020
      • Rally 2020
      • Top Producers 2020
    • Statistics Archive >
      • 2019 >
        • Agility 2019
        • Best in Show/Group 2019
        • Best of Breed 2019
        • Herding 2019
        • Natl. Owner-Handled Series 2019-20
        • Obedience 2019
        • Other Titles Earned 2019
        • Rally 2019
        • Top Producers 2019
      • 2018 >
        • Agility 2018
        • Best in Show/Group 2018
        • Best of Breed 2018
        • Herding 2018
        • Obedience 2018
        • Other Titles Earned 2018
        • Rally 2018
        • Top Producers 2018
  • Work & Play
    • Carting
  • Member Area
    • Member Payments & Donations
    • Member Portal
    • Breed Mentors