The Italian Greyhound Club of America was founded in 1954 and consists of serious IG breeders, exhibitors and other aficionados all over the United States who are interested in learning as much as possible about the Italian Greyhound and helping to dispense that information to the general public, along with some of the love they share with this charismatic little dog.

The IGCA exists mainly to further the best interests of the breed. We organize and present specialty shows in different parts of the country; plan educational programs for breeders, judges and other fanciers; sponsor research on genetic and other health problems; distribute breed information to newcomers to IG's and to those who want to know about our dogs; maintain a breed rescue organization and attempt to establish a network of ethical, responsible breeders to whom inquiries can be referred.

On occasion a need arises for possible change in the breed standard, at which time the national breed club, with the input of its members, becomes the final decision maker as to whether or not there should be a change. Prospective members must have five years involvement with Italian Greyhounds, be in good standing with the AKC, and have the sponsorship of two current members in good standing.

IGCA Officers, Board of Directors, CONTACT INFO
Committees, Committee Chairs, CONTACT INFO
IGCA Membership
     Rules for Applying for Membership
     Membership Pins
Code of Ethics & Recommended Breeding Practices
IGCA Constitution
IGCA Bylaws
IGCA Versatility Program
     Versatility Certificate Award Winners
Futurity
Judge’s Education
     Illustrated Standard
     Mentor List
General Membership Meetings
     Past Meetings
IGCA Member Breeder Referrals
  




2007-2009 IGCA Officers & Board of Directors

President - Debbie Wolfenbarger
1st Vice President (Membership Chairman) - Lynette Coyner
2nd Vice President (Specialty Coordinator) - Darlene Wallace
Board Secretary - Kathy Schwartzenberger
Corresponding Secretary - Lilian Barber
AKC Delegate - Carole Wilson
Treasurer - Mary Ellen LaRochelle
Board of Directors:
Debbie Pupo
Julie Secovnie
Mark Thompson
Carol Wiedmer

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Committees & Committee Chairs

     Awards - Robin Stone
     Breeder's Education -Karen Thayne
     Budget Committee - Mary Ellen Larochelle, Mary Ann Smart, Dick Heliker
     By-Law Revision - Kathy Holmes
     Electronic Information - Tia Resleure & Karen Thayne
     Ethics Committee - Dick Heliker
     Futurity - Rebecca Krell
     Health - Angie Leonard & Teri Dickinson
     Historian - Kiesha Crawmer
     IGRF Liaison - Mary Hudson
     Judge's Education - Kim Brinker
     Legislation Committee - Barbara Steinlage
     Hound Events - Jack Downing
     Public Education - Sidney Kirkland
     Rescue Committee - Debbie Fuxa
     Specialty Guidelines - William Monohon
     Sunshine Committee - June Mastrocola
     Versatility - Avery McLeod
     Web Master - Tia Resleure

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IGCA Membership

Interested in becoming a member of the IGCA? The vice-president for membership is:

Lynette Coyner
10061 S. Deer Creek Road
Littleton, Colorado 80127
tel: (303) 697-7527
e-mail: CharisIGs@aol.com

You can request a membership application via e-mail PDF format or a hard copy via snail mail. Please read the rules for membership, below, prior to requesting an application.

     Rules for Applying for Membership
     Membership Pins

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Code of Ethics & Recommended Breeding Practices

While all IGCA members are required to sign the Code of Ethics, it serves primarily as a guideline for breeders, with No Warranty Expressed or Implied by IGCA. When researching breeders it is the consumer’s responsibility to personally verify information received on health testing, condition dogs are maintained in, references, etc.

Code of Ethics page

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IGCA Constitution

Approved by Membership July 10, 1970
Approved by the American Kennel Club
September 17, 1970

ARTICLE I

Name & Objects

SECTION 1. The name of the Club shall be The Italian Greyhound Club of America.

SECTION 2. The objects of the Club shall be:

a. to encourage and promote quality breeding of purebred Italian Greyhounds and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection;

b. to encourage the organization of independent local Italian Greyhound Specialty Clubs in those localities where there are sufficient fanciers of the breed to meet the requirements of the American Kennel Club.

c. to urge members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club as the only standard of excellence by which Italian Greyhounds shall be judged;

d. to do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of the breed and to encourage sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and all other AKC events for which the club is eligible under the rules of the American Kennel Club;

e. to conduct sanctioned matches and specialty shows and all other AKC events for which the club is eligible under the rules of the American Kennel Club.

SECTION 3. The Club shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of any profits or remainder or residue from dues or donations to the Club shall inure to the benefit of any member or individual.

SECTION 4. The members of the club shall adopt and may from time to time revise such by-laws as may be required to carry out these objects.

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IGCA By-Laws

IGCA Bylaws page & IGCA Bylaws pdf

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IGCA Versatility Program

In August, 1998, IGCA voted to implement the Versatility Program. One need not be an IGCA member to participate; but your dog must be an Italian Greyhound.

Through this program IGCA recognizes the achievements of conformation and performance dogs/owners with a point schedule for titles earned, providing a Certificate Award when achievement levels have been met. The emphasis is on versatility, the ability of dog and owner to do a variety of things, not the same thing over and over. IGCA intends to announce the past year's Certificate winners at the Annual IGCA Specialty in August; however, if the list is extensive or time does not allow, the list will be published in the minutes of that meeting. Since the November/December issue of The Italian Greyhound magazine is the Performance issue, a list of the year's Certificate winners will be published there, as well.

Please note, information submitted as proof of titles will not be returned.

Versatility Program Rules as PDF file
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If you can't download the file, You can request a copy of the Versatility Program Rules by sending a 9" x 12" self-addressed envelope with $.55 postage to:

IGCA Versatility Program
Avery McLeod
222 Oyler Road
Ethel, WA 98542
e-mail: alfheimigs@hughes.net
tel: 360-978-4151

The Versatility Program rewards IGs and owners for their activities & achievements and promotes responsible dog ownership.

     Versatility Certificate Award Winners

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Futurity

Rebecca Krell - IGCA Futurity Chairman
5357 Cypress Reserve Place
Winter Park, FL 32792
e-mail: willowig@aol.com

      Futurity Rules & Regulations

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Judge’s Education
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     Illustrated Standard - pdf file
     Mentor List - pdf file

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General Membership Meetings

IGCA holds general membership meetings in conjunction with its specialty shows. Please see the Specialties page  for future meeting dates.

Past Meetings:
     
     Minutes From Canfield August 1999
     Minutes from Long Beach July 1999
     Minutes from Ravenna August 1998
     Minutes from Lompoc July 1998

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IGCA Member Breeder Referrals

Every IGCA member in good standing who wants his or her name on the Breeder Referral list of the IGCA website must print, fill out and sign the form below.

Breeder Referral Listing Request - pdf
Breeder Referral Listing Request - word doc

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NOTE: If you have a change of address, e-mail, phone number, etc. and need to have this changed on the website, it is YOUR responsibility to contact the IGCA corresponding Secretary to ask for these changes.

If you have trouble printing the form please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Lilian Barber IGCA Corresponding Secretary
Referral Listing Form
35648 Menifee Rd.
Murrieta, CA 92563

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