The breed is not for everyone. If you want a companion on your 10 mile runs, this is not the breed for you. But if you are looking for a companion who will reward your love with endless affection and a lot of laughs, then you might want to make a bulldog part of your household.
Since one major goal of BCA's reorganization was to guarantee representation in all areas of the country, the club structure was organized in a form similar to our national government - a National organization composed of Divisions comprising groups of states. Although the National organization sets policy and governs the organization, each of the Divisions is responsible for BCA activities with the states included within the Division's territory.
The National Officers are chosen biennially from the Divisions in successive numerical order for two-year terms. The Officers and Board of the Division hosting the next set of National Officers nominates candidates. The Council may nominate an additional candidate for each Office. If there is an alternate nominated by the Council, the officers are elected by the members of BCA by ballot. If the Council does not add an alternate candidate, the individuals nominated by the Division will take office without a further election.
A Council, composed of representatives (Councilors) elected by the members of the respective Divisions, is the Legislative branch. All rules of the club and, with one exception, changes to the governing documents of the Club are initiated by the Council.
Each Division is governed by a Board made up of Division Officers and Governors, elected by members of that Division to carry out the work of BCA within the Division's geographical boundaries. The Councilors elected by each Division are available to advise the Division Board of National issues relevant to the activities of the Division. A similar organization applies to the local clubs.
The Division is an integral part of BCA and is considered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the same way as it considers BCA. Each of the Member Clubs must either be a member or licensed club under the rules of the AKC.
You join the Bulldog Club of America through the Division in which you live. BCA has delegated to the Divisions the authority to make all decisions for membership applicants in their respective territories. Information on the application process may be found at the link on the submenu.
Each Member Club of BCA must hold at least one specialty show each year and meet other mandatory requirements of the AKC regarding community outreach, public or judge’s education, rescue or other related activities. A link to each club that has a web site and a list of all club Officers and Board is on the page for the local club.