The club
The White Swiss Shepherd club
A non-profit committee gathering breeders, members and families around a shared mission: protect the breed, support the people, share the joy.
Members
142
Validated kennels
38
Years active
14
Partner federations
5
A short history
The club was founded in 2012, soon after the FCI fully recognised the White Swiss Shepherd as a breed in its own right. A small group of European breeders and enthusiasts gathered with a single ambition: build a respectful, transparent and welcoming community around a breed that deserved its own dedicated structure.
Over the years, the club has become a reference point for families looking for responsible breeders. The committee has put energy into validating every kennel through a transparent set of criteria — health tests, breeding practices, follow-up — and into supporting members through dedicated events, mentoring and shared resources.
Today the club coordinates ranking through Aequitas Dog Challenge, runs a yearly specialty show, organises regional gatherings, and publishes annual statistics on health screenings. The committee is elected every three years by the general assembly.
Our missions
Four pillars that guide the committee's work, year after year.
Promote the breed standard
Defend FCI standard 347 in shows, education materials and public communication.
Health screening
Coordinate HD/ED scoring, MDR1 and DM testing across all club breeders.
Support breeders & members
Validation, mediation, mentoring of new breeders. Member events twice a year.
Organise the championship
Annual specialty show, regional events, ranking through Aequitas Dog Challenge.
The committee
Four volunteers, elected by the general assembly, who steer the club for the current three-year mandate.
- ÉV
President
Élise Vermeulen
Lyon, France
Breeder for 18 years, FCI international judge for Group 1. Has been steering the club since 2022 with a focus on health screenings and member transparency.
- MH
Vice-president
Markus Hoffmann
Munich, Germany
Former veterinarian specialised in canine orthopaedics, runs the partnership with the FCI national federation and the club's annual health programme.
- CR
Secretary
Camille Roussel
Bordeaux, France
Coordinates the validation queue for litters and the annual general assembly. Day-to-day point of contact for breeders and members.
- HL
Treasurer
Henri Lambert
Geneva, Switzerland
In charge of membership dues, accounting, and the partnership with Aequitas Dog Challenge for show fees. Audited annually by an external accountant.
Our values
Welfare first
Every decision is taken with the welfare of the dogs and their families in mind.
Selection over volume
Slow, careful selection — not mass production. Members commit to limited litters.
Transparency
Open annual reports, public validation criteria, accessible health statistics.
Partners
- FCI
Federation Cynologique Internationale — international standard for the breed.
- SCC
Societe Centrale Canine — French national body, member of the FCI.
- Aequitas
Aequitas Dog Challenge — live ranking and show data integration.
Become a member
Members get access to the validated breeder directory, exclusive resources, mentoring and discounted entry to the annual specialty show. The annual dues fund the health programme and the maintenance of this portal.
- Annual dues: 40 EUR — renewable each January
- [email protected]
- +33 1 23 45 67 89 (Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm)
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