The W.A. Chihuahua Club was formed in 1969 by Chihuahua enthusiasts as a social club. It conducted various social events and held its first members’ competition in 1972.
In 1980, the Club was incorporated and it was granted affiliation with the Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc.) in the same year. It holds Chihuahua shows in April and September of each year. These shows provide an ideal opportunity for intending purchasers to see Chihuahuas and to meet breeders.
For the dates and venues of the Club’s shows, please contact the Club secretary, Mrs Grace Vine on (08) 9361 7304 or any committee member, or check www.dogswest.com. The Canine Association site will also provide information about the various all breeds shows held throughout the year. In addition, Grace can furnish details about the Club’s annual general meeting held in April or May – members and friends all welcome – and information about puppies for sale.
Do not buy a “pet” quality Chihuahua with which to breed. No breeders have one hundred percent success in breeding show dogs and it is usually those which they consider not suitable for breeding or for showing which they sell as pets. If you definitely want a show or brood dog or you think you would like to show or breed at a later date, tell the breeder. He or she will then try to help with advice and will ensure you receive the necessary pedigree registration papers properly transferred into your name. Please check with the breeder that the dog has been registered on the Main Register with the Canine Association of Western Australia (Inc.).
If you do want just a pet, you need only decide whether you prefer a longcoat or a smoothcoat, and a male or a female. Some people have a preference for a female but males make just as affectionate pets, sometimes more so, and often are more readily available than a female.
There are various books on Chihuahuas available for purchase or to borrow from libraries. You can also search online for information and to view photographs of Chihuahuas from around the world.
Chihuahua owners who would like to apply for membership of The W.A. Chihuahua Club Inc. can download an application form from this site [refer to Join Us]. Subscriptions are currently $8.00 single and $12.00 family or double. Members receive a quarterly magazine which contains information about shows and any other Club activities, and news items.
Committee members for 2011 - 2012 are :
President: Mrs Janette Browning, (08) 9574 7149
Vice President: Dr Leith Bungey, (08) 9397 6211
Hon. Secretary: Mrs Grace Vine, (08) 9361 7304
Treasurer: Mr Mel Bungey
Assistant Secretary: Mrs Robyn Kelly
Committee:
Mrs Liz Chandler
Mrs Ivy Crockford
Mrs Shirley Horn
Mrs Carol King
Mrs Toni Krzyanowski
Life members of the Club :
Mrs Evelyn Bingham
Mrs Maureen Bonnar
Dr Leith Bungey
Mr Mel Bungey
Mrs Margaret Fisher
Mrs Noreen Gliddon
Mrs Maureen Hardinge
Mr Merv Hardinge
Ms Robyn Kelly
Mrs Grace Vine
Past Life members of the Club:
Mrs Hazel Dedman
Mr Robert Fisher
Mr Alan Gliddon
Mr Ken Vine
Website designed by Karen Schonrock and Website author is Dr Leith Bungey. Last updated 28 April 2011.