Club History

This group initially met socially during 1997. Ongoing since October 1998, the club's monthly meetings are held via Zoom.

Some of the club's significant activities and historical dates are preserved below:

17 October 1998. First official club meeting was held. Name submitted to AKC as Bulldog Club of Eastern Pennsylvania.

November 1998. Dr. Joan Hendricks, VMD, Ph.D., Professor and Chief of Critical l Care Section of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. Lecture on sleep apnea.

Mar-1999. AKC accepted name of Lenape Bulldog Club of Pennsylvania.

Currently, the club hosts the annual Winter Bulldog Classic along side other Division I Clubs. The Classic is held in January every year.

Officers

President

Steve Aikman

Vice President

Karen Crane

Secretary

Patricia Ross
845 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
cell: (412)-298-1481

 

Treasurer

Lisa Aikman

Board of Directors

  • February 1999. Club participated in dog behavioral study of Dr. Yuying Hsu, Department of Clinical Studies of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School.

  • 3 Oct- 1999. 1st Fun Match: Auburn Memorial Park, Auburn, PA.

  • 19-Nov. 1999. Dr. Robert Nicol, DVM. Lecture on Bulldog thyroid problems.

  • 18-Dec-1999. Christmas Party, at Edye DiMonti's house. Total of 34 members attended.

  • 2-Apr-2000. 2nd Fun Match: Coppersmith Memorial Park, West Chester, PA.

  • 17Sep-2000 3rd Fun Match: Samaan's estate, Bowers, PA.

  • 19-May-2001. 4th Fun Match: Auburn Memorial Park, Auburn, PA.

  • April-June 2002. Puppy Socialization & Handling Classes (weekly).

  • 23-Jun-02. 1st AKC Sanctioned Match: Leesport Farmer's Market, Leesport, PA.

  • 22-Jun-03. 2nd AKC Sanctioned Match: Leesport Farmer's Market, Leesport, PA.

  • 27-Jun-04. 3rd AKC Sanctioned Match: Leesport Farmer's Market, Leesport, PA.

  • 24-Oct-04. 1st AKC Sanctioned A Match: Leesport Farmer's Market, Leesport, PA.

  • 26-Jun-05. 2nd AKC Sanctioned A Match: Leesport Farmer's Market, Leesport, PA

  • 21-October-05 The club was officially recognized and approved by the AKC.