of the AMDCA
AMDCA is the official
national registry for Appenzellers in the United States. AMDCA is dedicated to
preserving the original working instincts of the Appenzeller breed and ensuring
that Appenzellers of the future are sound in body, mind and temperament. AMDCA
has a Code of Ethics and accepts Swiss club oversight over its breeding
policies.
The exercise and
training needs for the energetic and intelligent Appenzeller may be too high
for some pet homes. The AMDCA encourages potential owners to ask plenty of
questions before obtaining an Appenzeller. Once an Appenzeller is in the
household, the AMDCA facilitates communication with other owners about health,
training and other topics.
AMDCA was founded in
1990. The present constitution and Code of Ethics went into place in 1999.
The AMDCA
constitution was published in the January 1999 Newsletter. Officers provided a
comment period until March 1999, with an adoption date of April 15, 1999 unless
AMDCA members suggested significant changes. No comments were received and the
constitution took effect April 15, 1999.
Officers (2009): Deb
Schneider, DVM, President. Malena Brisbois, Vice
President.