Welcome to our website!
Welcome to the Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club website. If you are investigating the breed, we welcome you to view our site, join our club and speak to our breeders. See our Breeder Classified page for breeder information. We also encourage you to meet as many Swissies as possible before selecting this breed as your next family member.
The Lake Shore Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club, Inc. (LSGSMDC) is a non-profit organization that provides a medium for Swissy owners and fanciers. Open to families and individuals who enjoy working and playing with their Swissy, we also provide plenty of fun and educational activities throughout the year including fun matches, hikes, picnics and several Swissy gatherings.
Founded in 1999, the LSGSMDC, Inc. now boasts over 100 members. While the club is a local specialty breed club, with members mainly from the Northeastern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin area, membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. We encourage members to attend bi-monthly meetings where we discuss club business and plan forthcoming events. These meetings are also a great way to meet other Swissy enthusiasts and to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge our club members have gained over their many years working, playing with, training and caring for their Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. Members also enjoy the quarterly "Baroo" club newsletter and are invited to our YAHOO Group email list.
Mark your calendars now for the following events!
Upcoming Club events:
- February 26, 2012, International Kennel Club, Chicago, IL – Lake Shore supported entry and Sweepstakes. Club meeting following judging at the Swissy Benching area. Click HERE for premium list.
Lake Shore supported entry with Sweepstakes/Veteran Sweepstakes judged by our club member Anna Hansen. - June 16, 2012, Lake Shore GSMD Club 4th Annual Independent Specialty, Sweepstakes and Obedience Trial in Grayslake, IL. Club meeting in the evening after show. For more information click HERE to visit the Specialty Show Website Page.
Upcoming Non-club events:
- September 10-14 2012, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty (http://www.2012gsmdns.com)
Please support our club through our Ways & Means page. By shopping through our links the club will receive a percentage of the sales. This is a great, economical way to support our club.
Additionally individuals can sign up for membership through our website or renew for the upcoming year.
We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events!
