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Become a member of the White Swiss Shepherd club
Annual dues fund the health programme, the show season and the member services. Applications are reviewed by the committee within 7 days.
Why join
Four good reasons to become a member
The club is built by its members, for its members. Annual dues directly fund what really matters.
Support the breed
Your dues directly fund the health programme, research grants and the protection of the breed standard.
A network of serious breeders
Access a vetted community of breeders, judges and enthusiasts. Share advice, mentor and be mentored.
Recognise your kennel
Members who breed are listed on the validated breeders map — referenced by families looking for the breed.
Vote on club decisions
Take part in the general assembly. Elect the committee, approve the budget, shape the future of the club.
Membership
Three membership tiers
Annual dues — renewable each January. Solo or partner rate (couple, family). The breeder tier is reserved to validated kennels. A « Baby Premium » rate of €1 is also available to new members who acquired a WSS puppy in the year.
Member
40€/year · solo
or 50 € partner rate (couple / family)
Family, owner of a White Swiss Shepherd, friend of the breed.
- Member directory access
- Reserved documents (statutes, charter, minutes)
- Online votes during the general assembly
- Quarterly newsletter
- Reduced rate on shows and gatherings
- Most popular
Breeder
70€/year · solo
or 90 € partner rate (couple / family)
Active kennel — official kennel page, litter publication, committee validation.
- Everything in Member
- Official kennel page referenced by the club
- Litter publication (committee validation)
- Auto-archived 3 months after placement
- Place on the validated breeders map
- Visibility statistics (views, requests)
Patron
95€/year · solo
or 115 € partner rate (couple / family)
Reinforced support — partner mention, priority access.
- Everything in Breeder
- Partner mention on the club website
- Priority access to specialty shows
- Invitation to the annual private dinner
- Recognition in the annual report
Baby Premium
1€/year · solo
or 1 € partner rate (couple / family)
For new members who acquired a White Swiss Shepherd puppy this year. One-year discovery rate.
- Full Member access for one year
- Reserved to new puppy owners
- One-time, non-renewable rate
- Renews at standard Member rate next year
Rates from the official AFBB 2026 membership form, consulted on May 17, 2026 · view source document
Member benefits
What every member receives
Beyond a name on a list — concrete tools, exclusive content, and a real voice in the club.
Internal directory
List of members and validated kennels, with contact details, reserved to members in good standing.
Reserved documents
Statutes, internal regulations, breeders' charter, AGM minutes, annual financial report.
Online votes
Take part in elections and key decisions through the member area, even at distance.
Quarterly newsletter
Health updates, championship results, regulatory changes, regional gatherings, member portraits.
Reduced rate on events
Specialty, regional, AGM, training days — preferential rate for members.
Early access to available litters
New litters from validated breeders are first shared in the member area before being published publicly.
Mediation
Help in case of a conflict between a breeder and a family — the committee can intervene as a neutral third party.
Breeder benefits
A dedicated tier for active kennels
The breeder tier turns your membership into a working tool — visibility, validation and proof of seriousness for your dossier.
- Official kennel page referenced by the club, optimised for search engines
- Litter publication after committee validation, automatic retirement 3 months after placement
- Presence on the "validated breeders map" — the public reference families consult
- Visibility statistics (page views, requests received, conversion rate)
- Strengthens your file for CSAU / Champion candidacy applications
Reserved area
Documents available to members
A reference library accessible from your member area, updated by the committee.
Club statutes
Founding document, latest version 2024.
Internal regulations
Operating rules, members' rights and duties.
Breeders' charter
Ethical and technical commitments signed at validation.
AGM minutes
Last 5 years of general assembly minutes.
Annual financial report
Audited accounts, budget allocation, dues use.
Health memos
HD/ED, MDR1, DM — protocols and recommendations.
Club life
The yearly rhythm of the club
Beyond the digital side — the club lives offline through key gatherings, anchored in the breed calendar.
General Assembly
Annual review, vote on the budget, election of the committee every 3 years.
- When
- Every November
- Where
- Hosted city, rotating
- Who
- All members in good standing
National show (Nationale d'élevage)
Reference show of the year, all classes, ranking points, breed Best of Year ceremony.
- When
- Every September
- Where
- Different region every year
- Who
- All breeders and members
Regionals
Friendlier format, local atmosphere, accessible to new owners discovering shows.
- When
- 3 per year (spring / summer / autumn)
- Where
- Lyon, Bordeaux, Strasbourg
- Who
- All breeders, members and visitors
Ongoing votes
Committee election, budget approval, statute amendments, validation of new kennels.
- When
- Throughout the year
- Where
- Online, in the member area
- Who
- All members in good standing
Apply now
Membership application
A short, secure form. The committee reviews each application within 7 days.
What happens next
From application to active member
A clear four-step workflow. No surprises, no hidden delays.
- 1
Application received
Email acknowledgement within 24h with your application reference.
- 2
Committee review
Within 7 days. Breeder applications include a profile review and a kennel interview.
- 3
Validation & payment
You receive a payment link (card, bank transfer or cheque). Activation upon receipt.
- 4
Access activated
Member area unlocked, kennel page published if applicable, voting rights granted.
A question before joining?
The committee answers all serious requests within 48 hours — no robots, no upsell. Just volunteers passionate about the breed.
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