The United States of America Coton de Tulear Club welcomes interested Coton owners to learn more about the club. Our membership enjoys the company of other Coton lovers, breeders and enthusiasts, and shares relevant information regarding the Coton breed. The USACTC currently holds one National Specialty, plus Supported Entries, throughout the year. At these shows prizes and titles are awarded to the winning Cotons in conformation. We are exploring Specialties that offer Agility and Rally so we can encourage our non-conformation Cotons to participate. Attending these shows is fun and informative! It is an opportunity for Coton fanciers to see and show off our beautiful breed. Our club is officially licensed by the American Kennel Club. The USACTC encourages Coton breeders and owners to exhibit their Cotons in events approved by the American Kennel Club. As the National Parent Breed Club, the organization is committed to the highest spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship.
The club welcomes Applicants who own or are interested in the Coton de Tulear breed. All New Membership Applicants must have two USACTC Sponsors. A USACTC Breeder and/or another Coton owner, who are members in good standing, may act as Sponsors. Membership is for one calendar year (January 1st-December 31st). Applicants and members must be in good standing with the USACTC, Inc. and the American Kennel Club. All Membership Applications are subject to Board approval. Completed forms and associated fees must be received to process applications.
Prior to submitting your Application, please review our: Constitution and By-Laws, USACTC Code of Ethics, and Rules of the American Kennel Club.
Applicants must apply on the current online application forms, as approved by the Board of Directors. Applicants agree to abide by the USACTC Constitution and Bylaws, USACTC Code of Ethics, and Rules of The American Kennel Club.
Purposes
The United States of America Coton de Tulear Club is an organization devoted to the preservation and welfare of the Coton de Tuléar breed. With this in mind, the USACTC, Inc. has defined a standard of excellence for the breed by sponsoring exhibitions for the comparison and improvement of the breeding population and also for the education of our breeders and fanciers. We provide breed specific information for judges, Coton owners, exhibitors and admirers. Our goal is to produce a Coton that is uniform in type, sound in mind and body, and suited to its purpose as a small versatile companion.
Functions of USACTC
Members of this national Coton de Tulear Club, in general, are companion owners, veteran breeders, exhibitors and judges. They have, through years of experience, gained extensive knowledge regarding the breed. It is their goal, as members of the AKC Parent Club, to define and preserve the Standard of the ideal Coton as well as advance the general welfare of the breed. USACTC has an annual General Membership Meeting which normally precedes the club’s National Specialty.
Membership Categories
Regular Membership. (1 vote in all Club matters requiring a vote) is for individuals who are United States residents and currently own a Coton de Tuléar. Regular Members are eligible to hold office.
Household Membership. (2 votes in all Club matters requiring a vote) is for an associated person who is a United States resident living in the same household with a current USACTC Regular Member .
Sponsor Membership is for first-time Coton de Tulear owners who are sponsored by the breeder of their dog. The sponsoring breeder must be a current USACTC member. Sponsor Members shall have no vote and cannot hold office.
Associate Membership is for those members who do not own a Coton de Tuléar. These members shall have no vote and cannot hold office.
Junior Membership is open to children under 18 years of age. Juniors are ineligible to vote and hold office.
Foreign Membership is for individuals who are not U.S. residents (or its territories and possessions). Foreign members shall be entitled to all club privileges except the right to vote and hold office.
Foreign Household Membership is for an associated non US resident (including its territories and possessions) living in the same household with a current USACTC Foreign Member. This membership type is ineligible to vote and hold office.
Lifetime Membership is bestowed upon certain individuals who, at the discretion of the Board, are deserving of such an honor. Lifetime Members are not required to renew membership in the Club each year, nor are they required to pay annual dues.