Welcome to MPDBA -- your source for reliable information on purebred dogs Avoid the middleman -- Buy directly from a Breeder who knows their breed and uses contracts.
Come see us at the Minnesota State Fair - Pet Center
north end of Machinery Hill - Aug. 26 through Sept. 6
Officers and Committee Assignments
MPDBA History Objectives Membership information
Upcoming Meetings Code of Ethics
Finding a Reputable Breeder What is a Hobby Breeder?
Other Resources
Upcoming Seminar "Science-Based Dog Training" featuring
Ian Dunbar October 29-31 2010
Officers and Board of Directors for 2010
| Director | Responsibility |
| Barbara Bartholomew | President, legislation co-chair, hospitality |
| Janis MacKimm | Vice-President, State Fair coordinator |
| Kathy Sianko | Secretary |
| Donna Grendler | Treasurer |
| Ellen Varhalla | Membership chair |
| Wendy Olson | Chair of new Public relations committee |
| Judy Robinson | Coordinate booths at events |
| Chris Gabel | Newsletter, directories, web site |
| Steve Bannie | |
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New Public Relations Committee!!
We have formed a committee of four of the board members, to increase our outreach into schools and the media. Please contact Wendy Olson at 952-884 9498 or via our e-mail mpdbainfo@gmail.com to set up school programs, media interviews, or speakers on most any aspect of purebred dogs, dog care, dog training, or our organization.
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Other committees
Constitution and By-laws Carol Ouhl/Cinda Waller
Grievance -- board as a whole
Kennel visitation -- board members
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The Minnesota Purebred Dog Breeders Association (MPDBA) was established in 1970 as a NON-PROFIT organization to benefits the welfare and well-being of purebred dogs and breeders, owners and potential buyers within the State of Minnesota.
Our main objectives are two-fold: Education and Legislation
Education: where to find a reputable breeder, purebred puppy or dog, care of dogs and information about showing, training and breeding.
Legislation: initiate and support legislation for the protection of dogs, their breeders and their owners.
Our current activities include
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Our main educational effort at the Minnesota State Fair -- 10 benches of dogs plus member club/organization demonstrations each and every day of the Fair at the Pet Center on the North end of Machinery Hill.
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Also at the Fair, our sales booth of purebred dog related items, profits going to support our educational and legislative efforts, and our education table with lots of informative flyers
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Information tables at local area all-breed shows and other pet events
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Education committee: members available to speak to dog clubs or other groups
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Legislative committee that monitors state legislation and informs members as to when write to their legislator
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Maintenance of a directory of our members who wish to be listed under a particular breed, which also includes member clubs and organizations
See our detailed objectives below
Interested in Membership?
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NEXT MEETINGS and agenda
All are welcome to attend
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Third Wednesday of most months we have board meetings, these are open to all, members, guests, anyone interested in our organization.
Our next two meetings will be at the Pet Center, on the Minnesota State Fair grounds, at the north end of the Fair.
August 18 -- at the Pet Center, ticket and directory pick-up
Door will be open by 3 PM, pick-up tickets and parking passes from 3-7,
followed by meeting at 7 PM.
Dogs, on leash, may attend these two meetings
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Meetings planned for the rest of 2010 at the Libby conference center on the State Fair grounds: Mark your calendars
September 15October 20
November 17
Libby conference center: Minnesota State Fair grounds. Enter from the Snelling main gate, take the first left, third building on the right. (the one with the door propped open). No dogs are allowed in this building
NO meetings in December or January
AND, the annual meeting
February 6, 2011 at Stone Mountain Pet Lodge in Blaine
Check back for speaker, and activities.
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- To protect and advance the interest of purebred dogs, through the continued improvement of conformation,soundness and temperament according to the AKC standard in all breeds
- To foster good and direct communication between dog breeders and the buying public
- To foster the advance of high ethical standards among breeders and the use of uniform procedures and PDBA sales contracts in offering puppies for sale
- To promote educational and informational exchange among breeders, and to assist them in providing the public with good and sound purebred puppies
- To provide means of informing the public about the standards for purebred dogs, the ways of protecting their investment
- To collaborate and cooperate with various breed and all-breed clubs in the area of pursuing these objectives
- To initiate and support the enactment of legislation for protection of dogs, their breeders and owners
- To engage in legislative public relations and educational programs necessary to the protection of the breeding and exhibit of purebred dogs as non-commercial ventures.
We welcome anyone as a member of our organization who is interested in promoting responsible dog ownership, responsible breeding and education of the public. You DO NOT need to be a dog breeder to join although most of our members either do breed or have in the past. We do expect our members to be knowledgeable about their breed(s), the breed standard, health issues, grooming etc. and willing to share this knowledge with the public. We also encourage members to be proactive in tracking local ordinances, and to be aware of state and federal legislative efforts that may limit dog ownership and breeding. See our page on legislation for more information.
In order to become a member, an applicant must:
- Attend at least one meeting
- Usually the third Wednesday of the month but check to make sure
- Obtain an application form, and copy of Code of Ethics plus other information from the membership chair*
- Submit the application form, along with application fee and first year dues to the membership chair
- Form must be signed by applicant(s)
- Two sponsors must also sign, sponsors are current members in good standing who are not related to each other
- Write a letter of intent as to why you wish to be a member
- HINT: "I want to sell puppies" is NOT a good reason
- New members have three readings: one initial after which the applicants name, address and breed(s) are published in our newsletter, a second and a third meeting at which the board votes
- Club and commercial organizations are also encouraged to join, contact membership chair for more information.
*Call or e-mail us for the current membership chair's phone number/e-mail.
Phone: 952-881-9498 E-mail: mpdba.info@gmail.com
and leave a message, we will return your call
Come see us at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair August 26 through September 6 (Labor Day)
in the Pet Center building, north end of Machinery Hill.
Last update: June 2010
