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Governor's Trophy Winner!

Governor's Trophy Winner

We could not be more pleased to share that at the 2021 Dalmatian Club of America National Specialty, the Dalmatian Club of Greater New York was awarded the Governor’s Trophy in the conformation competition among regional clubs from across the country. Huge congrats to the members who contributed to our point total to help make this a club first! Thank you to all the members who took the time to come out and either participate in performance, conformation or to volunteer.

MTB 2020

The Dalmatian Club of Greater New York (DCNY) represented our breed at the AKC Meet the Breed held January 27-28, 2024 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. From left to right are Barrie Essner (DCGNY chair for organizing our participation in the event), members Leah Ackerson, Bruce Harding and DCGNY President Beth Johnson. With them are their veteran dogs--troopers that represented our breed beautifully. Thousands of people learned more about Dalmatians and the wonderful dogs they are.

The Dalmatian Club of Greater New York is one of about 35 regional clubs affiliated with the Dalmatian Club of America.Our purpose is to encourage and promote the  Dalmatian breed and to do all that is possible to bring their natural qualitites to perfection; urging members to accept the Standard of the Breed, as approved by the American Kennel Club, and to protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows, obedience trials and special events.

Whether we are breeders, show our dogs in conformation, obedience, agility, rally, lure coursing or other performance events, or enjoy our Dals as companions, members all love their "spots". If you're in good standing with the American Kennel Club, own or co-own a Dalmatian and want to promote, preserve and protect the wonderful Dalmatian breed, we invite to you join our club. Benefits of membership include our quarterly newsletter, "Dal Tales" that contains upcoming events, members sharing Dal-related stories or 'brags' and training tips; a list of local dog training clubs; the comraderie of other Dalmatian enthusiasts in your area. Click here for a membership application and more details. If you have any questions at all, contact our Membership Chairperson, Peggy Rogan. You can email her at progan@otponline.net, or you can find her full contact information on our Membership Application.

If you are looking to add a Dalmatian puppy or retired show dog to your home, check out our links page for member breeders, look at our blog for current litters from member breeders or contact our member Jackie Quinn the Dalmatian Club of America's Regional Breeder Coordinator for the Mid Atlantic Region (DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV, DC at jsquinny @ hotmail.com.