This title is the most prestigious “conformation” award given by the GSDCA in recognition of the quintessential German Shepherd Dog. These dogs excel in conformation, [...]

This is an annual award and point tabulation for the German Shepherd Dog sires and dams whose purebred progeny earn titles (and points) through performance [...]

This is an annual award and point tabulation for the German Shepherd Dog sires and dams whose purebred progeny earn titles (and points) through performance [...]

The Bob Slay Award is a new honor beginning 2022 whose criteria was developed by Linda Bankhead and Rick Waits. The award seeks to recognize [...]

First presented in 1991, recipients of the Award should exhibit the qualities of a goodwill ambassador for the German Shepherd Dog. They must display exceptional [...]

The Don Cliff Memorial Good Sportsmanship Award recognizes the member who demonstrates good sportsmanship as an exhibitor, whether winning or losing, gives of time, energy [...]

The Elite Obedience Award was introduced in 1992. It was the idea of Alan Sandell, and is awarded yearly in his Memory, to recognize dog [...]

The GSDCA Health Award of Merit is presented to current club members whose GSD has passed the parent club’s comprehensive set of required health tests [...]

This award recognizes outstanding presentation and grooming of dogs and creating of good will for German Shepherd Dogs. The award is open to both the [...]

This award was established in 2018 and is handled by the Awards Committee. Leslie Dancosse devoted her life to the German Shepherd Dog. One of [...]

Definition: Persons whose breeding program exhibits a vision of improvement to the breed, tempered with the wisdom to exhibit strict attention to the Standard of [...]

GSDCA Multi Performance Championship Award in Memory of Phyllis Kraft began August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018 and was awarded at the 2018 National [...]

Peggy Douglas was a devoted member of several clubs, including the GSDC of Houston. She mentored newcomers to our Breed and was always encouraging people [...]

The Performance Award of Merit is given to dogs and handlers that are competing and earning titles in multiple events, showing the incredible Versatility and [...]

Most Versatile German Shepherd Competition at the GSDCA National Specialty In memory of Phyllis Dobbs, who bred, owned, and trained the first Triple Champion in [...]

This award is given by the GSDCA President at the Annual Meeting to members who have achieved an outstanding accomplishment or dedicated an exceptional amount [...]

The prestigious Register of Merit (ROM) title is awarded to sires and dams of progeny competing in the conformation and performance rings. The qualifications are [...]

The Roll of Honor is for those members who have made outstanding contributions to the breed and/or the GSDCA, or in other important related areas. [...]

The Thirteen Club is proud of German Shepherds that are twelve years of age or older!

Rankings are compiled by the Performance Stats committee, chair Shelley McLaren  2024 Top 10 Agility MACH >> 2024 Top 10 Agility PACH >> 2024 Top 10 [...]