History and Our Objectives

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.  Our member breeder listing.

Legislation: initiate and support legislation for the protection of dogs, their breeders and their owners.

Our current activities include

• 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.

• 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

• Information tables at local area all-breed shows and other pet events

• Education committee: members available to speak to dog clubs or other groups

• Legislative committee that monitors state legislation and informs members as to when write to their legislator

• 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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Becoming a member of MPDBA

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.
• Application forms, one meeting must be attended in order to become a member:
  • Individual or joint
  • Club
  • Commercial/other organization
    

*Call or e-mail us for the current membership chair's phone number/e-mail.

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