Dog Club celebrates 60th anniversary

THE Natal German Shepherd Dog Club, formed in 1956, celebrated its 60th anniversary this month with a Championship Show and Guinness World Record attempt today at Port Natal Skool.

One of the Club’s longest standing members, the club was initially called the Natal Alsatian Club, but changed its name in 1978 to the Natal German Shepherd Dog Club, in line with the international recognition of the correct name of the breed.

Over the years the Club trained on many different grounds in the Durban area, and since 2009, found secure grounds at the Glenmore Primary School in Durban. Training classes are regularly held on Saturday afternoons and the club is providing instruction to a growing number of members.

Shows are held each year, and the show today was a great success with different breeds of dog showing the judges what it takes to be a top show dog.