**Promote a closer relationship among Briard owners, breeders and fanciers in the Michigan-Ohio area.
**Promote the betterment and protect the interests of this ancient and unique breed of French herding dog.
**Promote a closer adherence to the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club (AKC)
**Encourage sportsmanlike conduct at dog shows, obedience trials and club events, and support the ideals, activities and
interests of the AKC and the Briard Club of America.
**Conduct sanctioned and licensed shows and obedience trials under the rules of the AKC.
**Provide activities and educational events which are of interest to the membership.
HISTORY
The Michigan - Ohio Briard Club (MOBC), formed in the early 1980's and is a local specialty club which is licensed as a
non-profit organization in the state of Michigan. A Constitution and By-Laws, an elected Board of Directors and member
participation at club meetings are used to guide the club. The MOBC is self-supporting, relying on income from dues,
donations and nominal charges for club events and activities. Our current membership is comprised of approximately 60
people who reside primarily in the states of Michigan and Ohio. We have an informal affiliation with the Briard Club of
America (BCA) which is the national specialty club for our breed through the AKC.
PAST CLUB ACTIVITIES
*Sponsored annual regional specialty shows and hosted national specialties. These shows have attracted large numbers of
Briard entries from all areas of the United States and Canada.
*Have conducted Herding Instinct Tests to provide our dogs with sheep herding experiences.
*Conducted Canine Good Citizen Tests to evaluate and certify our dogs in "basic doggy manners".
*Held Therapy Dog Testing to attain Therapy Dog Certification for visits to hospitals and nursing/retirement facilities.
*Ran Educational Seminars to share information and knowledge on a variety of Briard related subjects such as grooming,
handling and basic training techniques.
*Held Fun Fairs and agility type courses, which provide fun things to do with our dogs and aid in the necessary socializtion
of young Briards.
MEETINGS
We hold about eight meetings throughout the year, usually in conjunction with local AKC shows. Our meetings are open to
all members in good standing and guests are always welcomed to attend.
MEMBERSHIP AND HOW TO APPLY
Membership offered:
1. Regular Membership - Persons eighteen (18) years and older who have voting rights in all club meetings and
elections. Annual dues are $15.00 for individual membership or $20.00 for two members who reside in the
same household.
2. Junior Membership - Persons over eight (8) and under eighteen (18) years of age. Junior members do not have
voting rights and cannot hold an office in the club. No annual dues are charged.
*Dog ownership or member-sponsorship is NOT required.
*Applicants must complete a membership form (next page) and return the signed form to the Membership Chair along with
an amount equal to the annual dues. (Make checks payable to MOBC)
*The application will be read at the first meeting of the Club following it's receipt.
*At the subsequent meeting the application will be voted upon by a secret ballot. Affirmative votes of three-fourths (3/4) of
the voting members present at that meeting shall be required to approve the applicant(s).
*The applicant(s) will be notified of the vote and those approved will receive copies of a current membership roster and
meeting minutes. The MOBC Constitution and By-Laws are included within these webpages, (link below).
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE
MICHIGAN-OHIO BRIARD CLUB
Click on link below
(The approved application form will appear and you can print it by clicking on the "Printer icon" on the
navigation bar on the top of your screen.)
Constitution & Bylaws
(held Sunday - Oct. 8, 2006 )
