REQUIREMENTSs:  "There shall be two types of memberships: Regular Membership amd Junior Membership."

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Minimum Age of (eighteen) 18 years.  Must be in good standing with the AKC.  In addition, applicant (an all renewing members) agrees to abide by the GSDCA by-laws and the Rules and Regulations of the American Kennel Club.  Two endorsements of current members must be provided.  Applicant's name along with their sponsors will be published in the Review.  Provided no objections have been filed within 30 days of publication in the Review, applicant will be notified in writing by the Corresponding Secretary or Membership Chairman that he/she is eligible for all privileges including the right to vote.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: Must be at least none (9) years of age and not more than eighteen (18) years of age and shall subscribe to the same criteria as the Regular Membership with the exception of the requirement to pay dues. Junior members cannot vote, hold office, or serve on committees other than junior committees.

FEES: Single Membership $66 (includes the GSD Review) - Family Membership $100 (includes the GSD Review) 

NOTE: Foreign Memberships are an additional $24 due to increased delivery costs for the GSD Review  and Domestic First Class Delivery of the GSD Review is available for an additional $36 per year

 To apply for membership in the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, or to renew your current membership, and pay by credit card, please click here to fill out the form and click on the submit button.

If you do not wish to apply online and pay by credit card, please download this membership application PDF file, print it out, and mail it along with your check or money order to the address on the form.

If you use the online form, your application will automatically be emailed to the membership chair to begin processing your application (once you have made your credit card payment).

You will automatically be taken to the item in the GSDCA Online Store after you fully complete the online form. BOTH THE FORM AND DUES PAYMENT THROUGH THE ONLINE STORE ARE NECESSARY FOR US TO PROCESS YOUR MEMBERSHIP.  If you include your email address in your application, we will provide updates via that email.

Applications for Junior membership do not require dues payment. If you are applying for Junior membership, you will be taken to the GSDCA Home Page after submitting this form, and you do not need to go to the store.